Free throws helped Miami clinch their 11th MAC tournament championship appearance. Their most recent finals appearance and championship came in 2007, coincidentally over Akron in a one-point win.

Behind another stifling defensive effort, the Warriors snapped the Tornadoes' 36-game win streak and denied the defending champions a shot at the repeat.

This is your one-stop-shop for all things Division AA Boys State basketball. The AA tournament runs March 13-15 in Fargo at ...