On Saturday, Kent State will battle Akron in the Mid-American Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament with a bid to the Big Dance on the line. The two MAC team’s rivalry runs deep, so there’s no doubt tensions will be high. However, the Golden Flashes will be down a few players.
After advancing to the MAC Championship on Friday, several Kent State players released a “diss track” for Akron. The conference feels those same players took the rivalry a bit too far. Four players have been suspended, as a result.
Starting guard Malique Jacobs will miss the first half of the MAC Championship vs. Akron, as will Julius Rollins and Cli’Ron Hornbreak. DJ Johnson, meanwhile, has been suspended indefinitely.
“I’m disappointed this occurred,” said MAC commissioner Dr. Job Steinbrecher, via the Associated Press. “This does not represent the values of Kent State or the Mid-American Conference. However, I commend the leadership of Kent State for being proactive in addressing this matter and collaborating with my office to bring this situation to resolution.”
Four Kent State players disciplined for social media posthttps://t.co/qfn6j7kLuO
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) March 12, 2022
This isn’t the first time the Kent State men’s basketball team has faced backlash for their hatred of Akron. Players caused a scene after beating the Zips on their home court earlier this year.
Kent State vs Akron rematch for MAC bid anybody? pic.twitter.com/bhiwkC2xYt
— Stuckey (@Stuckey2) March 11, 2022
Kent State takes on Akron this afternoon in the MAC Championship. The Golden Flashes will be down a few players for the first half.
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