Akron claims first MAC East Division title since 2005

Ulysees Gilbert returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half and Akron cruised to a 24-14 victory over Kent State on Tuesday night to claim its first Mid-American Conference East Division title since 2005.
Nov 21, 2017, 11:14 pm - Associated Press
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Akron Zips
Touchdown
11:44 - 1st
0
KENT
7
AKR
Kobie Booker 25 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Nick Gasser Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16
Akron Zips
Field Goal
3:46 - 1st
0
KENT
10
AKR
Nick Gasser 45 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:13
2nd Quarter
Kent State Golden Flashes
Touchdown
11:22 - 2nd
7
KENT
10
AKR
Justin Rankin 8 Yd Run (Shane Hynes Kick)
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:14
Akron Zips
Touchdown
0:18 - 2nd
7
KENT
17
AKR
Manny Morgan 1 Yd Run (Nick Gasser Kick)
6 plays, 40 yards, 1:21
Akron Zips
Touchdown
0:17 - 2nd
7
KENT
24
AKR
Ulysees Gilbert III 40 Yd Fumble Return (Nick Gasser Kick)
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:17
3rd Quarter
Kent State Golden Flashes
Touchdown
1:20 - 3rd
14
KENT
24
AKR
Chalfonte Butler 1 Yd pass from Justin Rankin (Shane Hynes Kick)
12 plays, 86 yards, 6:22
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