Kent State avoided a scare from Western Michigan in a 73-66 Mid-American Conference men’s basketball tournament quarterfinal win on Thursday night at Rocket Arena. The No. 3 seed Golden Flashes (22-10) will meet No.

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Kent State men's basketball plays Western Michigan in a Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal. Get live score updates and analysis here.

Kent State men's basketball plays Western Michigan in a Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal. Get live score updates and analysis here.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - No. 3 Kent State beat No. 6 Western Michigan 73-66 to advance to the MAC Tournament Semifinals. After leading 43-25 at the break, the Broncos opened up the second half on a 12-2 run and would get within two.

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Kent State women's basketball plays Miami in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Get live score updates and analysis here.

The Ball State Cardinals square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the MAC Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the third time this season.