CLEVELAND: With just over 43 seconds to go in Kent State’s 70-65 Mid-American Conference championship win over the University of Akron on Saturday, all five of the Golden Flashes were huddled up.
They had a 64-59 lead. Sophomore guard Jaylin Walker — who scored a game-high 30 points — broke out of the huddle and went to the free-throw line for crucial foul shots.
Mere minutes later, the Flashes (22-13, 10-8 MAC) celebrated their conference championship. In the fleeting moments of the ensuing media frenzy, the players all referenced sticking together.
“It’s all about togetherness and belief in each other,” said senior forward Jimmy Hall, who had 19 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.