Zips Pull Away for 42-28 Win at Syracuse

The University of Akron football team led until Syracuse tied the game at 28-28 at the start of the fourth quarter. However, the Zips scored twice unanswered to defeat the Orange, 42-28, Saturday afternoon before 31,808 at the Carrier Dome.

UA Women Win; Men 2nd at Tommy Evans

Akron's cross country teams opened its 2008 campaign Saturday afternoon with its annual Tommy Evans Invitational. The women's squad won, while the men placed second. Leading the way for the women was sophomore Kim Lorentz with a course-record time 18:04.

Shutout Streak Reaches Three With Zips' Victory

With clouds overhead and temperatures in the mid-70's, the fifth-ranked University of Akron men's soccer team gutted out a 1-0 victory over West Virginia in front of 1,936 rowdy fans at Lee Jackson Field Friday night.

Zips Stun NC State; Beat Air Force Academy

The University of Akron volleyball team captured 3-1 victories against both NC State and the Air Force Academy in the first day of competition at the Smoothie King Tournament in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Akron Insider: Football podcast

Dual threat Andre Jones and running backs coach Reno Ferri are this week's podcast guests. Andre discusses the challenges of playing on offense, defense and special teams in one game and Reno reviews the team's rushing attack against Wisconsin.

UA Cross Country Opens Saturday

Akron men's and women's cross country teams will open their 2008 season Saturday (Sept. 6). The annual Tommy Evans Invitational, held at Firestone Park, will begin at 11:30 am with the men's race, followed by the women's race, scheduled for a 12:15 pm start.

Seventh-Annual BracketBusters Pool Announced

ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, announced the complete field for its 2009 men's college basketball BracketBusters event on Thursday. As previously released, the Zips are a designated road team this season.

Akron Insider: Men's soccer podcast

After winning the IU Classic in Bloomington, head coach Caleb Porter and reigning MAC Player of the Week Steve Zakuani stop by the podcast studios to discuss their big win over Notre Dame and their draw against Indiana Sunday afternoon.

Ossie's Insights Weblog #2

University of Akron senior Ossie Michalsen checks in following the Zips' big season-opening weekend with his weekly weblog on NCAA.com.

Volleyball Gears Up for Smoothie King Invitational

The University of Akron volleyball team will continue tournament play this weekend when they travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. for the Smoothie King Invitational hosted by the Air Force Academy.