Kent State eliminates WMU Broncos from MAC tourney, 76-72

The #8 Western Michigan Broncos made a furious rally late in the second half to pull within striking distance, but were unable to extend their season as they fell, 76-72 to the #4 Kent State Golden Flashes in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 MAC Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio.

Western trailed by as many as 19 points in the second half, but managed to cut the defecit to single-digits with 5:16 left in the game.

With the loss, the Broncos finished the season with a record of 14-20.