Courtesy: Jeff Harwell-Zips Sports Photography

AKRON, Ohio - The UA swimming and diving team returns to action tomorrow, embarking on a two-meet road trip to take on Ohio and Miami (Ohio) this weekend to open Mid-American Conference competition.

Akron looks to build upon the success and experience gained at the Tom Stubbs Relays, translating wins into points in the first scored events of the season. Two weeks ago, the Zips opened the season at the Tom Stubbs Relays, picking up an impressive six wins in the 11-event meet, where the Zips also shattered three Bowling Green meet records.

The Zips first travel to Athens, Ohio on Friday, Oct. 30 to take on the Ohio Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. Akron defeated Ohio in last year's season opener in Ocasek Natatorium, outscoring the Bobcats, 163-136 to claim the victory. The Bobcats closed out the season as the 2008-09 Mid-American Conference Championship runner ups. The meet will serve as the first official contest for the Bobcats who held their Green and White Intrasquad meet last week.

On Saturday, Oct. 31 Akron will head to Oxford, Ohio to take on the 2009 MAC Champions, Miami (Ohio). Last season, Akron dropped a tough 189-111 decision against the Redhawks at Ocasek Natatorium. Miami is currently 1-2 on the season after defeating Xavier (147.5-114.5) while dropping meets against Purdue (181.5-116.5) and Louisville (164-130). The meet is slated to start at 1:00 p.m.

Recaps and statistics will be available on gozips.com following both meets.