CLEVELAND (AP) — Peter Suder had 23 points to lead second-seeded Miami (OH) past third-seeded Kent State, 72-64 on Friday in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals.
The RedHawks will face No. 1 seed Akron in Saturday's tournament championship game. The Zips reached the finals by knocking off Toledo, 100-90.
Suder had 11 rebounds for the RedHawks (25-8). Kam Craft went 6 of 12 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Eian Elmer shot 3 for 11, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
Jalen Sullinger led the way for the Golden Flashes (22-11) with 29 points.