The 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament continues on Friday with the semifinals games starting at 7 p.m. ET between Akron and Kent State followed by Buffalo vs. Ohio. The championship game will be played on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
On Thursday, Western Michigan fell to the No. 4 seeded Kent State Golden Flashes, 76-72. Also advancing was the No. 3 seeded Ohio Bobcats, who defeated the Toledo Rockets, 65-57.
In the regular season, the Golden Flashes played the Akron Zips twice, losing both times and the Ohio Bobcats faced the Bulls twice, defeating them both times.
Here is the 2012 MAC Tournament bracket and the schedule for Friday night's games.
Game 9: No. 1 Akron Zips vs. No. 4 Kent State Golden Flashes
Game 10: No. 3 Ohio Bobcats vs. No. 2 Buffalo Bulls
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