Track Sends Two More To Nationals
May 24, 2013
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Track & Field
Claire Lucas, who established a personal record in the pole vault, was one of two Zips to qualify for the NCAA Championships Friday.
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Women's Golf Places Four on Academic All-MAC Teams
May 24, 2013
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Women's Golf
Hanna Ek and Tyler Etcheberry earned First-Team honors while Sara Chaves and Laura Murray were named Honorable Mention.
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Track Advances Three Zips To NCAA Outdoor Championships
May 23, 2013
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Track & Field
Alexis Cooks smashed her own school record in the women's discus to punch her ticket to Eugene, Ore., Thursday.
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Jogasuria and Pantusart Fall in NCAA Doubles Round of 32
May 23, 2013
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Women's Tennis
The Zips pair of seniors Angelina Jogasuria and Prang Pantusart ended their season with their only dual-match loss of the year.
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Track & Field
Women's Golf
Track & Field
Women's Tennis
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May 1, 2013
May 3, 2013
Campbell/Wright Invitational
3:30 p.m.
Akron, Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex
4th of 9 (607, +31)
vs.
Mid-American Conference Championship - Day One
@ Nashport, Ohio (Longaberger Golf Course)
May 4, 2013
Campbell/Wright Invitational
11:00 a.m.
Akron, Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex
4th of 9 (902, +38)
vs.
Mid-American Conference Championship - Day Two
@ Nashport, Ohio (Longaberger Golf Course)
May 5, 2013
4th of 9 (1,214, +62)
vs.
Mid-American Conference Championship - Day Three
@ Nashport, Ohio (Longaberger Golf Course)
May 9, 2013
MAC Outdoor Championships
All Day
Akron, Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex
May 10, 2013
MAC Outdoor Championships
All Day
Akron, Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex
May 11, 2013
MAC Outdoor Championships
All Day
Akron, Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex
May 16, 2013
No Team Score
vs.
NCAA Columbus Regional - Day One
@ Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course)
All Day
May 17, 2013
No Team Score
vs.
NCAA Columbus Regional - Day Two
@ Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course)
All Day
May 18, 2013
No Team Score
vs.
NCAA Columbus Regional - Day Three
@ Columbus, Ohio (Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course)
All Day
May 23, 2013
at
NCAA Preliminary Round
All Day
Greensboro, N.C. (North Carolina A&T)
Akron
vs.
NCAA Individual Doubles Championship
@ Urbana, Ill.
3:00 PM
Round of 32 | Urbana, Ill. | Illinois, host
May 24, 2013
at
NCAA Preliminary Round
All Day
Greensboro, N.C. (North Carolina A&T)
May 25, 2013
No events today
May 23, 2013
Zips Football to Hold Annual Summer Jamboree Golf Outing on June 10
The UA football program will hold its annual Summer Jamboree Golf Outing presented by LeafFilter on June 10 at Medina Country Club.
May 23, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Pantusart and Jogasuria Ready for NCAA Doubles Championship Event
UA's Prang Pantusart and Angelina Jogasuria will compete in Thursday's opening round of 32 at the NCAA Doubles Championship.
May 22, 2013 | Baseball
Jared Turocy Named to Second Team All-MAC
The University of Akron baseball team’s Jared Turocy was named to the second team All-Mid-American Conference on Tuesday night following the conclusion of the 2013 regular season.
May 20, 2013
Sanders Named MAC Video Coordinator of the Year
Jason Sanders, coordinator of video services for the Zips football team, was named the MAC's Video Coordinator of the Year by CSVA.
May 18, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Wraps Up Season with 4-1 Loss to Kent State
The University of Akron baseball team wrapped up the 2013 season with a loss to Kent State University in the series finale of the three game Mid-American Conference series by a score of 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.
May 18, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull Concludes NCAA Regional with Top-25 Finish
Bull closed out the 2012-13 season tied for 25th, his tenth top-25 finish in 12 events this season.
May 17, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull Tied for 33rd Place After Day Two of NCAA Regionals
Bull posted a 3-over 74 for a two-day score of 8-over 150 on a day when just eight of 75 players posted a round of par or better.
May 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Kent State on Friday, 4-3
The University of Akron baseball team lost to Kent State University in the second game of the three game Mid-American Conference series by a score of 4-3 on Friday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Field.
May 17, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Basketball Select-A-Seat Event Planned for May 30-31 at Rhodes Arena
The Select-A-Seat event will give Zips fans an opportunity to see seat availability for purchase and upgrade for the 2013-14 season.
May 17, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Aodhan Quinn Named One Of College Soccer's Best Midfielders
The Zips' winger will begin his senior season at Akron as one of the best midfielders in college soccer.
May 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Opener to Kent State in 17 Innings, 5-4
The University of Akron baseball team fell in the series opener against Mid-American Conference rival Kent State University by a score of 5-4 in a 17-inning affair on Thursday evening at Canal Park.
May 16, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull Tied for 46th After Day One of NCAA Regionals
Bull posted a round of 5-over 76 during the first round of the three-round event in Columbus, Ohio.
May 16, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Aline dos Santos named head volleyball coach at IUP
Akron assistant volleyball coach Aline dos Santos has been named the head coach at Division II Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
May 16, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Send 24 Zips To NCAA East Preliminary Round
The journey to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships begins next week for a large contingent of Zips.
May 16, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Berestetska and Pantusart Named to Tennis Academic All-MAC Team
Senior Prang Pantusart and junior Ksenia Berestetska were named to the Academic All-MAC Team on Thursday, while senior Angelina Jogasuria earned Academic Honorable Mention.
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University of Akron Director of Athletics shares his weekly thoughts in the latest installment of Zips Line.
May 15, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Hosts Kent State for Final Homestand
The University of Akron baseball team is set to open their final regular season Mid-American Conference weekend series against rival Kent State University on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., in Canal Park for the seventh annual Diamond Classic for the Kids event.
May 15, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull to Open NCAA Columbus Regional on Thursday
Tee times for the first round are set to begin at 8 a.m. ET. Rounds two and three will take place on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
May 14, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Edged in Midweek Matchup to Xavier, 5-4
The University of Akron baseball team lost the midweek matchup on Tuesday against Xavier University by a score of 5-4 at Hayden Field.
May 14, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Abdul-Salaam, Gallego And Meves Added To Timbers U-23 Team Roster
Saad Abdul-Salaam and Bryan Gallego will join Reinaldo Brenes and David Meves in the Rose City for the PDL season this summer.
May 13, 2013 | General News
Reservations for Saturday's "Trivia Night A to Z" Filling Up
Zips Athletics will host its second-annual trivia night on Saturday at Rhodes Arena.
May 13, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball announces addition of transfer Therany Dunnigan
The 6-2 forward from NC State will sit out the upcoming season per NCAA regulations, but will have two years of eligibility to compete for the Zips beginning in 2014-15.
May 14, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Heads to Xavier for Tuesday Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team travels to Xavier University for a midweek matchup on Tuesday at 3 p.m., on Hayden Field.
May 12, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls in Series Finale to Central Michigan
The University of Akron baseball team fell in the series finale to Central Michigan University by a score of 18-8 on Sunday afternoon at Theunissen Stadium.
May 11, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Men Run Down Third Straight MAC Outdoor Championship
The Akron men's team captured their third straight MAC Outdoor title Saturday at Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex.
May 11, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Clinches Series with 11-2 Win Over CMU
The University of Akron baseball team clinched the three game Mid-American Conference series on Saturday afternoon against Central Michigan University by a score of 11-2 in the second game of the series at Theunissen Stadium.
May 10, 2013 | Track & Field
Men Surge To The Lead, Women In Third At MAC Outdoor Championships
The Zips men's team established a sizable lead over the rest of the league Friday at the MAC Outdoor Championships.
May 10, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens Weekend Series with 11 Inning Win Over CMU, 8-7
The University of Akron baseball team won on Friday afternoon in 11 innings against Central Michigan University by a score of 8-7 in the opening game of a three game Mid-American Conference series at Theunissen Stadium.
May 10, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Invited to 2013 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
The tournament is set for Dec. 22-25 and includes Boise State, George Mason, Iowa State, Oregon State, Saint Mary’s and South Carolina.
May 10, 2013 | Track & Field
The Physics of Pole Vaulting
UA physics student Eric Copenhaver explains how Zips pole vaulter Shawn Barber is able to leap the height of a two-story building.
May 10, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Set for Weekend Series at Central Michigan
The University of Akron baseball team will open up a three game Mid-American Conference series on Friday at 3 p.m., against Central Michigan University in Theunissen Stadium.
May 9, 2013 | Track & Field
Women Leading the Pack, Men In Second At MAC Outdoor Championships
The women's team benefited from a number of strong individual performances Thursday during the first day of the MAC Outdoor Championships.
May 9, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball releases 2013 schedule
UA's upcoming campaign is headlined by four non-league tournaments including its own Akron Invitational, and a strong returning lineup of Mid-American Conference competition.
May 9, 2013 | Women's Golf
Everson Ready for 27th PGA Minority Collegiate Championship
The 54-hole event will begin on Friday, with tee times set to begin at 7:30 a.m. ET.
May 8, 2013 | General News
Recent Alumni All-Sport Season Ticket Package, Special Alumni Ticket Rates Announced
The UA Alumni Association and Zips Athletics have partnered to offer recent graduates special season ticket pricing.
May 6, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Set To Host 2013 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships
The Zips will compete for individual and team titles this week from May 9-11 at Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex.
May 8, 2013
Arrington Honored by National Football Foundation
Zips offensive line coach Alan Arrington was named College Assistant Coach of the Year by the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
May 7, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Registers 16 Hits in 11-2 Win Over Penn State
The University of Akron baseball team defeated Penn State University by a score of 11-2 on Tuesday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Field.
May 7, 2013 | Softball
Erin Seiler Named to MAC All-Freshman Team
Seiler led the MAC in strikeouts, sitting down a school record 219 batters against just 39 walks in her rookie season.
May 7, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Senior Pantusart Selected as Commencement Speaker
Zips women's tennis player Prang Pantusart will be a student responder at Friday's 7 p.m. commencement ceremony at E.J. Thomas Hall.
May 7, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Welcomes Penn State for Tuesday Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team welcomes Penn State University for a midweek matchup on Tuesday at 3 p.m., on Lee R. Jackson Field.
May 6, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull Selected to Second-Consecutive NCAA Regional Championship
Bull will compete in the Columbus regional on May 16-18 at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course, in Columbus, Ohio.
May 6, 2013 | Baseball
Brady Stewart Receives MAC East Player of the Week Award
Junior Brady Stewart was tabbed as the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week on Monday following this past week’s games against No. 17 Pittsburgh and Western Michigan.
May 6, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Announces 10 Player Signing Class For 2013
Zips head coach Jared Embick announced the 10 newest members of the Akron men's soccer family Monday.
May 5, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Announces Summer Camp Dates
The University of Akron baseball program and head coach Rick Rembielak have announced the dates of their 2013 Summer Camps, which includes three camps throughout the month of June.
May 5, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Finale to WMU, 3-2
The University of Akron baseball team fell in the series finale of the three game Mid-American Conference series to Western Michigan University by a score of 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Field.
May 5, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Finishes Fourth; Bull Third at MAC Championship
Charlie Bull posted the third-best MAC finish in program history while freshmen Louis Birchall and Carr Vernon earn top-20 finishes.
May 5, 2013 | Softball
Softball shuts out Eastern Michigan in season finale, 2-0
Erin Seiler pitched a gem, improving to 17-19 in her rookie season with eight strikeouts and allowing just four hits.
May 4, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Picks Up A Pair Of Dual-Meet Victories Over Kent State
The Zips men's and women's track and field teams defeated Kent State Saturday at the Campbell/Wright Invitational at Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex.
May 4, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull in Second; Men's Golf in Fourth at MAC Championship
Bull's round of 4-under 68 tied for the low round of the tournament as the Zips are just six shots out of second place.
May 4, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeats Western Michigan on Saturday, 3-2
The University of Akron baseball team clinched the series win on Saturday against Western Michigan University by a score of 3-2 at Lee R. Jackson Field in the second game of the three-game Mid-American Conference series.
May 4, 2013 | Softball
Early lead slips away for Softball in 4-3 loss to Eastern Michigan
The Zips scored all three of their runs without the help of RBIs, plating two on wild pitches and one on a passed ball in the bottom of the first.
May 3, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Closed Day One of MAC Championship in Fourth Place
Charlie Bull, Carr Vernon and Louis Birchall (pictured) all sit inside the top-20 after two rounds.
May 3, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Notches Series Opening Win Over WMU, 7-6
The University of Akron baseball team defeated Western Michigan University in the first game of the three game Mid-American Conference series by a score of 7-6 at Lee R. Jackson Field on Friday afternoon.
May 3, 2013 | Track & Field
Funk Takes Hammer Title On First Day Of Campbell/Wright Invitational
Brittany Funk took first place in the women's hammer with a top mark of 209-07 Friday at Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex.
May 3, 2013 | Softball
Central Michigan steals two from Softball
The Zips dropped a doubleheader to CMU in MAC cross-divisional play on Friday, coming up short in game one, 3-2, and falling 12-1 in five innings the second time around.
May 2, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Peresie Named Zips Women's Swimming and Diving Head Coach
Brian Peresie was named head coach of the UA women's swimming and diving program on Thursday.
May 2, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Salute Seniors This Weekend At Campbell/Wright Invitational
The Zips will honor their nine seniors during Saturday's full slate of events at Lee R. Jackson Track and Field Complex.
May 2, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Welcomes Western Michigan for Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team is set to host Western Michigan University for a three game Mid-American Conference series beginning on Friday at 3 p.m. on Lee R. Jackson Field.
May 2, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Ready for MAC Championships This Weekend
The Zips will play two rounds on Friday, set for an 8:30 a.m. ET starter, with rounds three and four set for Saturday and Sunday.
May 1, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Doubles Team Earns NCAA Championship Individual Selection
Seniors Prang Pantusart and Angelina Jogasuria are the first Zips doubles team selected to the NCAA Individual Championship field of 32.
May 1, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Tops No. 17 Pittsburgh, 6-1
The University of Akron baseball team defeated No. 17 University of Pittsburgh by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday evenng at Charles L. Cost Field.
May 1, 2013 | Softball
Softball splits twinbill with St. Francis (Pa.), winning 10-4 slugfest
MAC East Player of the Week Rachael Ratcliffe proved she was more than worthy of the title, falling just a single short of hitting for the cycle in the first game.
May 1, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Travels to Pittsburgh for Wednesday Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team will travel to the No. 17 University of Pittsburgh for a midweek matchup on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., on Charles L. Cost Field.
April 30, 2013 | Softball
Softball opens final homestand of the regular season Wednesday
Akron opens the week with its last non-conference doubleheader against St. Francis (Pa.) on Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. at Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 30, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Signs One Student-Athlete to NLI on Tuesday
The University of Akron baseball program and head coach Rick Rembielak announced the signing of Brian Lees to a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday.
April 30, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Signs Transfer for 2013 Season
The University of Akron women’s soccer program announced the signing of Sydney Blomquist on Tuesday.
April 29, 2013 | General News
Zips Athletics Holds Annual Student-Athlete Celebration Banquet
UA Athletics honored the accomplishments of its student-athletes in a special banquet on Monday night in the ball room of the Student Union.
April 29, 2013 | Track & Field
Track & Field To Host Alumni Reunion On May 11
Zips Track & Field Alumni are invited to enjoy a full day of special activities on the final day of the MAC Outdoor Championships.
April 29, 2013 | Softball
Rachael Ratcliffe named MAC East Player of the Week
Ratcliffe put UA's offense on her shoulders last weekend, launching three home runs in three games including her first career grand slam.
April 28, 2013 | Softball
Softball makes it three in a row with 4-2 victory over Western Michigan
Akron used a three-run first inning featuring a pair of home runs from Shawna Hochstetler and Rachael Ratcliffe to win its third straight game Sunday.
April 28, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Finishes in Seventh Place at MAC Championship
Laura Murray finished tied for 16th while Hanna Ek (pictured) finished in 25th place.
April 28, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Cancels Sunday Game Due to Rain
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron baseball team has cancelled Sunday’s series finale against the University at Buffalo at Canal Park due to rain.
April 28, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball sweeps Hiram, Kent State to close out spring schedule
The Zips benefitted from the leadership and solid play of next year's seniors in Alex Cocklin on the outside, Alex Wiederholt in the middle and Jill Paluch in the back row.
April 27, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Concludes Busy Week Of Competition On the Road
With the MAC Outdoor Championships just two weekends away, the Zips continued to tune up their skills Saturday at multiple meets.
April 27, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Earns 1-1 Draw At Maryland On Late Equalizer
Zac Portillos pulled the Zips even late in the match with his second goal of the spring season.
April 27, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Falls to Bowling Green in MAC Semifinal, 4-2
The third-seeded Zips tied the match at 2-all and forced a third set on two singles courts, before falling to the second-seeded Falcons.
April 27, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf in Sixth; Murray Tied for Ninth at MAC Championship
Laura Murray led the way for the Zips with a second-consecutive round of 5-over 77.
April 27, 2013
Blue Tops White 16-7 in Football Spring Game
Robert Stein converted two 50-plus yard field goals to lead the Blue team on Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium.
April 27, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Buffalo on Saturday, 7-2
The University of Akron baseball team fell to the University at Buffalo in game two of the three game Mid-American Conference series by a score of 7-2 on Saturday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 27, 2013 | Softball
Ratcliffe's grand slam helps Softball shut down Western Michigan, 5-0
Rachael Ratcliffe launched her first career grand slam and Erin Seiler threw a complete game shutout to lead Akron to victory.
April 26, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Opener to Buffalo, 7-6
The University of Akron baseball team fell to the University at Buffalo by a score of 7-6 on Friday evening at Canal Park in the first game of this three game Mid-American Conference series.
April 26, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Throwers Represent Akron Well At Triton Invitational
Alexis Cooks and Brittany Funk led a group of Zips throwers at the Triton Invitational Friday.
April 26, 2013 | Softball
Softball finds offensive flow in doubleheader split at Northern Illinois
Rachael Ratcliffe belted her seventh home run of the season in the top of the eighth inning to lift Akron past NIU in the second game.
April 26, 2013 | Women's Golf
Laura Murray Paces Women's Golf on Day One of MAC Championship
Murray finished the day tied for fifth place as the Zips enter day two alone in fifth place.
April 26, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Downs Buffalo 4-1 in MAC Tournament Quarterfinal
The Zips have advanced to the event's semifinal round for the fourth-straight year, and face Bowling Green on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
April 26, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Welcomes Buffalo for Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team will host the University at Buffalo for a three game Mid-American Conference series beginning on Friday at 6 p.m., at Canal Park.
April 25, 2013
Zips Football Prepares for Busy Blue-Gold Spring Game Weekend
The Zips football team's Spring Game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field. A variety of events surround the game.
April 25, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Lands Three on All-MAC Team
Seniors Angelina Jogasuria and Prang Pantusart, and sophomore Olga Shkundina earned All-MAC postseason honors.
April 25, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Reinaldo Brenes Added To Portland Timbers U-23 Team Roster
Brenes, who will be a team captain as a senior at Akron next fall, will play for the Timber's Premier Development League team this summer.
April 25, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Heads to MAC Championship
The Zips will open the 2013 championship event on Friday beginning at 7:50 a.m. ET.
April 25, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 25
The Zips football team practiced inside Stile Athletics Field House on Thursday - its last full workout prior to Saturday's Blue-Gold Spring Game.
April 24, 2013 | Softball
Softball battles the elements, comes up short against Dayton 4-3
Akron summoned a comeback that fell just short in the bottom of the seventh inning.
April 24, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Adds to 2013 Signing Class
Shannon Newnes has signed an NLI to play for the Zips and will join the program in the fall semester of 2013.
April 24, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Take On Four Meets This Week
The Zips will compete in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and California this week.
April 19, 2013 | General News
Zips Athletics to Hold Public Forums as Part of Strategic Planning Process
Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill will host a public forum on April 25 and 27 as part of the department's strategic planning process.
April 23, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 23
The Zips football team held practice No. 11 of spring camp outdoors at InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday morning.
April 23, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Pantusart and Jogasuria Listed No. 41 in ITA Doubles Rankings
The Zips' top doubles team takes an 18-0 dual-match record into this weekend's MAC tournament in Muncie, Ind.
April 23, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls in Tuesday Matchup to Canisius, 4-3
The University of Akron baseball team fell in the midweek matchup to Canisius College by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the Demske Sport Complex.
April 23, 2013 | Softball
Softball hosts Dayton in midweek doubleheader
The University of Akron softball team continues its homestand Wednesday with a midweek doubleheader against in-state foe Dayton at 3 p.m. at Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 23, 2013 | Track & Field
Trio of Zips Earn MAC Athlete of the Week Honors For Track and Field
Shawn Barber, Brittany Funk and Skyler Willis were recognized by the MAC for their performances Tuesday.
April 22, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Travels to Canisius Tuesday for Midweek Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team travels to Buffalo, N.Y., for a midweek contest against Canisius College, set for Tuesday at 3 p.m., in the Demske Sports Complex.
April 22, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Early Registration for Men’s Basketball Camps Ends April 30
Students registering for the Zips Basketball School and Offensive Skills Camp can save $15.00 if registered by April 30.
April 22, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball fields five Academic All-MAC honorees
Sina King, Hanna Luburgh and Rachel Tecca were named to the Academic All-MAC team, while Taylor Ruper and Carly Young received Honorable Mention.
April 21, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Suffers 1-0 Setback At Butler
The Zips had the ball for much of the match Sunday but couldn't find the equalizer in a 1-0 defeat at Butler.
April 21, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Finishes Tied for 11th at Boilermaker Invitational
Charlie Bull finished in eighth place to lead the way for the Zips.
April 21, 2013 | Softball
Ohio outlasts Softball 4-2 in eight innings
Akron center fielder Taryn Allmon extended her hitting streak to six games, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a triple, but the spark was not quite enough to ignite the Zips' offense.
April 21, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Bracket Set for This Week's MAC Tennis Championship
The two-time defending MAC tournament champion Zips enter this year's event as the No. 3 seed. Competition begins on Friday in Muncie, Ind.
April 20, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull in Contention; Men's Golf Ninth at Boilermaker Invitational
Charlie Bull is one stroke off the lead and enters the final round looking for his second win this season.
April 20, 2013 | Track & Field
Funk Captures Hammer Title As Zips Compete Across The Country
Brittany Funk recorded a throw of 216-05 to win the women's hammer throw competition at the Jesse Owens Invitational Saturday.
April 20, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls in Doubleheader on Saturday at Bowling Green
The University of Akron baseball team dropped both games of the doubleheader against Bowling Green State University on Saturday afternoon by scores of 14-6 and 5-1 in the first and second games of this three game Mid-American Conference series at Steller Field.
April 20, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Closes Regular Season with Fifth-Place Finish
The Zips finished just six shots back of Ball State as four Zips, led by Sara Chaves, posted top-25 finishes.
April 20, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Edged by Eastern Michigan in Regular-Season Finale
The Zips fell behind in doubles and went on to lose 4-3 at Eastern Michigan on Saturday. UA now prepares for next weekend's MAC tournament.
April 20, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball continues to improve in spring ball action
Akron volleyball was handed several tests this weekend in preparation for the upcoming fall season, facing four opponents in two days.
April 20, 2013 | Softball
Softball falls to Ohio on Senior Day, 6-0
UA threatened in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings with runners on first and second but could not find a way to bring them around.
April 20, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 20
The Zips football team closed out the third week of spring camp with a 95-play scrimmage on Saturday morning inside Stile Athletics Field House.
April 20, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Hosts St. Francis Saturday for Spring Finale
The University of Akron women’s soccer team welcomes St. Francis University for the final spring schedule match of the season Saturday at 5 p.m., in FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.
April 19, 2013 | Track & Field
Banke, Willis Lead Split-Squad Zips In Multiple Meets Friday
NIck Banke recorded a personal record in the men's discus and Skyler Willis broke her own school record in the 400-meter hurdles Friday.
April 19, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Claims 5-2 Victory at Toledo
The Zips tennis squad won for the third-straight time on Friday, 5-2, over the Toledo Rockets and visits Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
April 19, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Brian Walsh Named Academic All-MAC
Walsh is just the second player in school history to earn two Academic All-MAC honors.
April 19, 2013 | General News
Zips Dance Team Earns Highest-Ever Finish at Nationals
The UA dance team finished seventh in the Challenge Cup Division at this year's NDA Collegiate Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla.
April 19, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Heads To Butler For Spring Match-Up Sunday
The Zips and Bulldogs will meet in an exhibition match Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in Indiana.
April 19, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Heads to Boilermaker Invitational This Weekend
Play begins on Saturday, with the first round set for an 8:45 a.m. ET shotgun start.
April 19, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Revises Schedule for Weekend Series at Bowling Green
The University of Akron baseball team has rescheduled Friday's game against Bowling Green State University to Saturday, which will now feature a doubleheader beginning at 12:30 at Steller Field.
April 19, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Concludes Regular Season Saturday at Angola Shootout
The Zips will play 36 holes in their final tune-up before next week's Mid-American Conference Championship event.
April 19, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Heads to Bowling Green on Friday for Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team will travel to Bowling Green State University for a three game Mid-American Conference series beginning on Friday with a 3 p.m., first pitch at Steller Field.
April 18, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Closes Regular Season at Toledo and Eastern Michigan
The Zips get a final tune up for the MAC tournament with a road swing to Toledo and Eastern Michigan this weekend.
April 18, 2013 | Track & Field
Cheese Finishes 11th In Heptathlon Among Elite Competition
Brittany Cheese won the long jump with the second-best mark in school history Thursday in Azusa, Calif.
April 18, 2013 | Track & Field
Track's Christi Smith To Be Inducted Into MAC Hall Of Fame
UA's first national champion, Christi Smith will be one of seven athletes inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame this May.
April 18, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 18
The Zips football team practiced outside for the first time this spring on Thursday, and held a half scrimmage.
April 18, 2013 | Men's Soccer
10 Home Matches Highlight Men's Soccer 2013 Fall Schedule
The Zips will face six opponents that qualified for the NCAA Tournament a year ago, including Michigan State, VCU and Wake Forest at home, in 2013.
April 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Midweek Matchup to Xavier, 11-3
The University of Akron baseball team dropped the midweek matchup on Wednesday against Xavier University by a score of 11-3 at Canal Park.
April 17, 2013 | Track & Field
Cheese Finishes Day One Of Heptathlon In 12th Place
Brittany Cheese achieved a personal record in the shot put en route to a 12th-place finish after day one of the women's heptathlon Wednesday.
April 17, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Adds Nyles Evans to Class of 2013
Evans, a graduate of Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio, played the last two seasons at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Fla.
April 17, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Unveils 2013 Schedule, Includes Eight Home Matches
Eight home matches, including two against NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago, highlight the Zips' 2013 schedule.
April 17, 2013 | Track & Field
Nick Banke Named MAC Field Athlete Of The Week
Banke achieved winning, personal records in a pair of events last weekend at the All-Ohio Outdoor Championships.
April 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Welcomes Xavier for Wednesday Matchup at Canal Park
The University of Akron baseball team welcomes Xavier University for a one game midweek matchup Wednesday at 3 p.m., in Canal Park.
April 16, 2013 | Softball
Softball picks up 4-1 road victory at Niagara
The Zips and Purple Eagles were unable to complete game two of the doubleheader due to darkness.
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April 16, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Postpones Tuesday Game Due to Rain
The University of Akron baseball team and Ohio State University have postponed Tuesday’s baseball game due to rain. There has been no announced makeup date at this time.
April 16, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Swimming and Diving Nets Two Academic All-MAC Honorees
Two members of The University of Akron swimming and diving team were recognized by the Mid-American Conference for their athletic and academic accomplishments Tuesday.
April 16, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Send Athletes To Mt. SAC and Jesse Owens Classic This Week
The Zips will split their squad this week with a small group headed to the Mt. SAC Relays in California and the rest to the Jesse Owens Classic in Columbus.
April 15, 2013 | Softball
Softball heads to Niagara for doubleheader Tuesday
First pitch between the Zips and Purple Eagles is set for 3 p.m. at Niagara Softball Field.
April 15, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Travels to Ohio State for Tuesday Matchup
The University Akron baseball team will travel to Ohio State University on Tuesday afternoon for a midweek matchup beginning at 6:35 p.m., at Bill Davis Stadium
April 15, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 15
The Zips football team started week three of Spring Camp with a three-hour workout on Monday morning in Stile Athletics Field House.
April 15, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball Announces Spring Schedule
Head coach Ron Arenz announced the program's spring schedule on Monday, featuring one home match and two road tournaments.
April 15, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Keith Dambrot to Speak Today at Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club
Coach Dambrot will speak at the luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m. ET, at Tozzi’s in Canton.
April 14, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Finale to Ohio, 4-2
The University of Akron baseball team fell to Ohio University by a score of 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Bob Wren Stadium in the series finale of the three game Mid-American Conference series.
April 15, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Ties Duquesne in Spring Match
The University of Akron women’s soccer team tied Duquesne University on Saturday evening with a score of 1-1 in Akron’s fourth spring schedule match.
April 14, 2013 | Softball
Softball's rally falls just short in 7-6 loss to Miami (Ohio)
Shawna Hochstetler went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and Alissa Birkhimer belted her second home run in as many days.
April 14, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Finishes in Ninth Place at Indiana Invitational
Frida Fougberg posted her fifth top-25 finish of the season, closing the weekend tied for 16th place.
April 13, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Rips 15 Hits in Extra-Inning Win Over Ohio
The University of Akron won the three game Mid-American Conference series against Ohio University by a score of 11-8 in 10 innings at Bob Wren Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
April 13, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Men Finish Second, Women Take Third At All-Ohio Championships
Akron benefited from strong individual performances from its throwers Nick Banke and Alexis Cooks Saturday.
April 13, 2013 | Women's Golf
Fougberg Sits Inside Top-10 to Lead Women's Golf
Fougberg is tied for eighth place as the Zips finished day one of the Indiana Invitational in eighth place.
April 13, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Cruises By Buffalo 6-1, Improves MAC Mark to 4-2
The Zips had little trouble topping the Bulls on Saturday afternoon to improve to 4-2 in MAC play and 16-8 overall this season.
April 13, 2013 | Softball
Birkhimer's big bat powers Softball past Miami (Ohio), 8-1
Alissa Birkhimer launched her first career grand slam and Akron scored all of its runs with two outs as the Zips cruised to an 8-1 victory over visiting Miami (Ohio) Saturday.
April 13, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Posts Third Straight Shutout, Hands Xavier 2-0 Defeat
Portillos and Quinn each found the back of the net as the Zips improved to 3-0 this spring.
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April 13, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 13
The Zips football team wrapped up its second week of spring practice with a 90-play scrimmage on Saturday morning.
April 12, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeats Ohio University in 10 Innings, 4-2
The University of Akron baseball team defeated Ohio University in a 10-inning affair by a score of 4-2 on Friday evening at Bob Wren Stadium in the opening game of a three game Mid-American Conference series.
April 12, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Men Pacing the Pack, Women Fifth At All-Ohio Championships
Fifteen Akron athletes contributed to the men's team score, including event winners Kyle Cochrun and Bryce Lemon, Friday in Athens.
April 12, 2013 | Softball
Softball gives Ball State a scare, but drops two to MAC leader
Akron came within two outs of spoiling Ball State's perfect league record but was unable to put the finishing touches on the nightcap, dropping a doubleheader to the first-place Cardinals, 5-0 and 11-6.
April 12, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Starts Season's Stretch Run at Buffalo on Saturday
The two-time defending MAC tournament champion Zips open a three-match road swing versus the Bulls on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
April 12, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Plays Two Spring Matches This Weekend
The University of Akron women’s soccer team will head out on the road for two spring schedule matches against Duquesne University on Saturday at 6 p.m., and on Sunday at noon versus Robert Morris University.
April 12, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer To Host Xavier In Saturday Matinee
The Zips will play Xavier at Noon Saturday in a spring exhibition match at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.
April 12, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Heads to Bloomington for the Indiana Invitational
The 54-hole tournament begins with a 36-hole shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.
April 12, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens Three Game Series Against Ohio on Friday
The University of Akron baseball team will travel to Athens, Ohio for a three game Mid-American Conference series against Ohio University, set to begin at 6 p.m., on Friday at Bob Wren Stadium.
April 11, 2013 | Softball
Softball welcomes Ball State and Miami (Ohio) on home opening weekend
The Zips are set to take on the league-leading Cardinals in a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1 p.m., followed by single games against the RedHawks on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
April 11, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 11
The Zips football team worked out inside Stile Athletics Field House on Thursday morning, with the defense providing several of the day's highlights.
April 11, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Compete With Best In State At All-Ohio Championships
The Zips will head to Athens, Ohio, this weekend for the annual All-Ohio Outdoor Championships.
April 10, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeated by Canisius on Wednesday, 8-5
The University of Akron baseball team was defeated by Canisius College by a score of 8-5 in a weather-shortened, six-inning game on Wednesday afternoon on Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 10, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball season celebration set for April 26
The University of Akron women's basketball program will commemorate its record-breaking 2012-13 season on Friday, April 26 on the seventh floor of InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field at 7 p.m.
April 10, 2013 | Track & Field
Seven Zips Named To Academic All-MAC Indoor Team
MAC Heptathlon Champion and Second Team All-American Alex McCune was one of seven Zips to earn academic honors Wednesday.
April 9, 2013 | Softball
Jones picks up 400th career win as Softball sweeps Cleveland State
The Zips came from behind in game one to win 3-2 on a last-inning sacrifice fly, and the pitching staff worked together in game two to hold off multiple rallies from the Vikings for a 5-4 victory.
April 9, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Hosts Canisius for a Doubleheader on Wednesday
The University of Akron baseball team will host Canisius College for a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday, set to begin at 1 p.m., on Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 9, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 9
Dressed in full pads, the Zips held their fifth workout of spring camp inside Stile Athletics Field House on Tuesday morning.
April 8, 2013 | Softball
Softball takes on Cleveland State in non-conference action Tuesday
Zips head coach Julie Jones will be looking to secure career victories 399 and 400 against her former program in CSU. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 3 p.m. at Viking Field.
April 8, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Keith Dambrot Named 2013 Red Auerbach Coach of the Year
The award is presented to the nation's top Jewish coach by the Jewish Coaches Association (JCA).
April 7, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Shows Resiliency in 10-9 Walk-Off Victory Over Miami
The University of Akron baseball team defeated Miami University by a score of 10-9 - a 14 inning affair - via walk-off fashion on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of the three game Mid-American Conference series at Lee R. Jackson Field.
April 7, 2013 | Men's Golf
Bull, Harris Post Top-25 Finishes at Irish Creek Collegiate
Charlie Bull and Ryan Harris finished tied for 19th place while the Zips ended the day tied for ninth place.
April 7, 2013 | Softball
Softball falls to Toledo 6-2 in series finale
The Zips had the Rockets right where they wanted them for six and two-thirds innings, but could not close the book in extra innings at Scott Park.
April 6, 2013 | Men's Golf
Three Zips in Top-25 as Men's Golf Closes Day One in Sixth Place
Charlie Bull, Louis Birchall and Ryan Harris led the way as the Zips posted two of their better rounds of the season on Saturday.
April 6, 2013 | Track & Field
Willis Breaks 400 Hurdles Record, Zips Add 11 More Event Wins
The Zips competed against athletes from Ashland, Bowling Green, Kent State and Youngstown State Saturday.
April 6, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Shuts Out Kentucky, 3-0, In Spring Exhibition
The Zips used three second-half goals to take care of Kentucky Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field.
April 6, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Closes Colonel Classic Tied for Seventh Place
Hanna Ek recorded her third top-25 finish of the season, closing play in a tie for 14th place.
April 6, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Closes Home Schedule with 5-2 Defeat of Western Michigan
The Zips ended the Bronco's unbeaten streak in league play and brought a stop to their own two-match losing skid on Saturday.
April 6, 2013 | Softball
Softball snaps four-game skid with six-inning 15-5 rout of Toledo
Akron's bats came alive in a big way Saturday afternoon as the Zips pounded out a season-high 19 hits in the victory.
April 6, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball's John Valek Throws Complete Game in Loss to Miami
The University of Akron baseball team fell to Miami University by score of 2-1 in the second game of a three game Mid-American Conference series on Saturday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field.
April 6, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 6
A full pads scrimmage was the highlight of Saturday's fourth day of spring camp for the UA football squad.
April 5, 2013 | Women's Golf
Ek, Chaves Lead the Way for Women's Golf at 2013 Colonel Classic
Hanna Ek and Sara Chaves are tied for 12th place after two rounds as the Zips sit in seventh place.
April 5, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Helps East All-Stars to 87-81 Win in Reese's All-Star Game
Marshall scored seven points and added six boards, three blocked shots and one steal in 20 minutes of action.
April 5, 2013 | Track & Field
Throwers Post Big Marks On First Day Of Northeast Ohio Quad
Brittany Funk recorded the fourth-best mark in the country in the hammer throw Friday at the Northeast Ohio Quad.
April 5, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Miami at Home, 7-2
The University of Akron baseball team was defeated by Miami University by a score of 7-2 on Friday afternoon at Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field in the series opener of a three game Mid-American Conference matchup.
April 5, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Drops 4-3 Decision to Bowling Green
Despite a rally in singles, the Zips lost 4-3 to visiting Bowling Green on Friday. The squad is now to 2-2 in MAC play
April 5, 2013 | Softball
Bowling Green blanks Softball in Friday's doubleheader
The Zips played five solid innings of defense in each contest, but the offense struggled at the plate to back up the effort.
April 5, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Travels to North Carolina for Irish Creek Collegiate
The opening round will tee off at 8:30 a.m. ET with a shotgun start, with the second round to immediately follow.
April 5, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 5
The Zips football team drilled for three hours on Friday morning inside Stile Athletics Field House. It was the group's first day wearing shoulder pads.
April 5, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens Weekend Series on Friday Against Miami
The University of Akron baseball team will welcome Miami University for a Mid-American Conference matchup in a three game series set to begin on Friday at 3 p.m. on Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field.
April 5, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Spring Schedule Continues Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium
The Zips will host Kentucky Saturday at 5 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field.
April 4, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Takes on Bowling Green, Western Michigan in Season's Final Homestand
The Zips return home after a four-match road swing and will honor this season's senior class on Saturday.
April 4, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Looks to Defend EKU Colonel Classic Title
The Zips return as the defending team champion and will open play with 36 holes on Friday.
April 4, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Defeated by Cleveland State in Spring Schedule Match
The University of Akron women’s soccer team fell to Cleveland State University in a spring schedule match by a score of 1-0 Wednesday evening on Schrank Field.
April 4, 2013
Spring Football Practice Report - April 4
The Zips football team held its second day of spring drills inside Stile Athletics Field House on Thursday morning.
April 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Selected for Reese's Division I College All-Star Game
Marshall is the first Zips student-athlete to play in the event, which is set for Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m. ET at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
April 3, 2013 | Track & Field
Men's Track Program Ranked No. 1 In Great Lakes Region
The Zips men feature a number of nationally-ranked athletes including Shawn Barber, who is the No. 2 pole vaulter in Division I.
April 3, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Aided by Extra-Base Hits in 5-4 Win Over Youngstown State
The University of Akron baseball team edged out Youngstown State University by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Eastwood Field.
April 3, 2013 | Softball
Softball's doubleheader at Youngstown State cancelled
The softball games between Akron and Youngstown State scheduled for today at McCune Park have been cancelled due to cold temperatures.
April 3, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Heads to Youngstown State for a Wednesday Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team travels to Youngstown State University on Wednesday for a 3 p.m., midweek contest.
April 2, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Pitt at Home, 11-7
The University of Akron baseball team dropped its midweek matchup to the University of Pittsburgh by a score of 11-7 on Tuesday afternoon at Canal Park.
April 2, 2013 | Track & Field
Barber Named MAC Field Athlete Of The Week
Zips freshman pole vaulter Shawn Barber was named MAC Field Athlete of the Week for the fourth time Tuesday.
April 2, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Hosts Cleveland State for Spring Match on Wednesday
The University of Akron women’s soccer team will host Cleveland State University for a spring schedule match on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., on Schrank Field.
April 1, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Welcomes Pitt for Midweek Matchup
The University of Akron baseball team will host the University of Pittsburgh for one game on Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m., in Canal Park.
April 1, 2013 | Softball
Softball doubleheader at Youngstown State pushed back to Wednesday
First pitch for the non-conference matchup between the Zips and the Penguins has been set for 2:30 p.m. ET at McCune Park.
April 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Named to Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America Team
Marshall blocked 122 shots and averaged 3.7 blocked shots per game, which ranks third in the nation this season.
April 1, 2013 | Women's Golf
Sierra Everson Selected for 27th PGA Minority Collegiate Championship
The event will take place May 9-12 at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
April 1, 2013 | Track & Field
Shawn Barber Becomes Canada's National Pole Vault Record Holder
Barber made history with a jump of 18-08.75 (5.70m) at the Texas Relays last Friday night.
April 1, 2013
Youth Clinic to be Part of Football Spring Game Festivities on April 27
Zips football head coach Terry Bowden, his coaching staff and student-athletes will hold a youth clinic on Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m.
March 31, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falters in Series Finale to Northern Illinois
The University of Akron baseball team fell in the series finale to Northern Illinois University by a score of 14-4 in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Sunday at All Pro Freight Stadium.
March 30, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeated by Northern Illinois in MAC Matchup, 2-1
The University of Akron baseball team lost to Northern Illinois University in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-1 at All Pro Freight Stadium.
March 30, 2013 | Softball
Early leads slip away for Softball in doubleheader at Kent State
Akron jumped out to early advantages in both games but was unable to preserve them, falling to Kent State 2-1 and 5-3 Saturday afternoon.
March 30, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Concludes Busy Week Of Competition At Raleigh Relays
A small contingent of Zips were in action Saturday at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina.
March 30, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Falls 6-1 at Miami (Ohio)
The Zips ended a four-match road trip with a 6-1 loss to the Miami RedHawks on Saturday and are now 2-1 in league play.
March 29, 2013 | Softball
Softball changes Saturday slate at Kent State to doubleheader
The Zips will now take on Kent State Saturday at the Diamond at Dix in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
March 29, 2013 | Track & Field
Shawn Barber Takes Down Another School Record In Sizzling Performance
Barber achieved a top jump of 18-08.75 in a runner-up finish in the pole vault competition at the Texas Relays Friday.
March 29, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Home Opener to Northern Illinois, 4-3
The University of Akron baseball team fell to Northern Illinois University in a Mid-American Conference matchup by a score of 4-3 on Friday afternoon at All Pro Freight Stadium.
March 29, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Slides By Ball State 4-3, Improves to 2-0 in MAC Standings
The Zips resumed league play on Friday at Ball State and edged the Cardinals, 4-3. UA travels to Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
March 29, 2013 | Softball
Softball sweeps Buffalo on the road for first two MAC wins
Akron defeated Buffalo with scores of 3-2 and 10-1 Friday afternoon, pounding out 24 hits to improve to 13-12 overall and 2-0 in the MAC.
March 29, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Announces 2013 Summer Camp Dates
Akron head coach Jodi Kest and her staff have released the program's 2013 summer camp and shootout information.
March 28, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Continue To Shine At 86th Annual Texas Relays
Brittany Cheese recorded the third-best heptathlon point total in school history Thursday at the Texas Relays.
March 28, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens Home Slate Against Northern Illinois on Friday
The University of Akron baseball team will be host to Mid-American Conference opponent Northern Illinois University for a three game series beginning this Friday at 3 p.m., in Avon, Ohio at All Pro Freight Stadium.
March 28, 2013 | Softball
Softball opens MAC play this weekend with Buffalo and Kent State
The Zips will travel to Buffalo on Friday for a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Saturday's game with Kent State has been moved to Lee R. Jackson Field at 2 p.m.
March 28, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Sees Attendance Increases During 2012-13 Season
In 16 home games this season, men's basketball attendance increased by 10 percent over last season.
March 27, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Wins Sixth Straight with Shutout of UIC
UA's Spring Break road trip continued on Wednesday afternoon with a 7-0 victory versus Illinois-Chicago.
March 27, 2013 | Track & Field
Multi-Event Athletes Take Center Stage At 86th Annual Texas Relays
The Zips had four multi-event athletes in action Wednesday during the opening day of the prestigious Texas Relays.
| Women's Basketball
Zips Women's Basketball Update - March 27
Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's WNIT appearance, the plan for the offseason and recaps the season.
March 27, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Announces Change of Venue for Home Opener
The University of Akron baseball team will play their season opening series at All Pro Freight Stadium beginning on Friday at 3 p.m.
March 27, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Celebration Set for April 12
Social hour begins at 6 p.m. ET, with a dinner buffet and awards ceremony to follow at 7 p.m.
March 26, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Dominant Singles Play Gives Women's Tennis Win at UW-Milwaukee
The Zips opened their Spring Break road trip with a 6-1 victory at Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon.
March 26, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Continues Outdoor Season With Split-Squad Competition
The Zips will compete at the Texas Relays, the Bobcat Invitational and the Raleigh Relays this week.
March 26, 2013 | Track & Field
Genovesi, Funk Garner MAC Track & Field Athlete Of The Week Honors
Gabriel Genovesi and Brittany Funk each posted top-10 marks last weekend at the LSU Tiger Relays in Baton Rouge, La.
March 26, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Places Three Student-Athletes on NABC All-District Team
Zeke Marshall was named to the first team while Alex Abreu and Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell were named to the second team for District 14.
March 25, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Battles Tough Conditions to Finish in Sixth Place
The Zips battled 30-plus mph winds at the Low Country Intercollegiate as the entire field struggled to find low numbers.
March 25, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Named to Lou Henson All-America Team
Marshall is the first Akron student-athlete named to the Lou Henson All-America team, which recognizes the top 25 mid-major players in the nation.
March 25, 2013 | Softball
Tuesday's Softball doubleheader rescheduled for April 18
Due to inclement weather, Akron's doubleheader against St. Francis (Pa.) originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 18.
March 25, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Home Opener Postponed
The University of Akron baseball team has postponed Tuesday’s home opener against Youngstown State University due to inclement weather.
March 24, 2013 | Men's Golf
Charlie Bull Posts Top-15 Finish to Lead Men's Golf at Furman Intercollegiate
Bull finished tied for 15th place as the Zips closed the weekend in 14th place.
March 24, 2013 | Women's Golf
Rain Cancels Day One of Low Country Intercollegiate for Women's Golf
The 36-hole event will now consist of a single 18-hole round beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday.
March 23, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Edges Cleveland State 4-3 to Win Fourth Straight
Prang Pantusart posted a straight-set victory at No. 3 singles to clinch a close decision over Cleveland State on Saturday night
March 23, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Returns to Action on Sunday at Low Country Intercollegiate
The 36-hole event will begin Sunday, with the final round set for Monday.
March 23, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Picks Up First Series Win of the Season Against Ball State
The University of Akron baseball team earned their first series win of the season on Saturday afternoon against Ball State University with a doubleheader sweep.
March 23, 2013 | Track & Field
Cooks Doubles up As Zips Claim Three More Event Wins At LSU Relays
Akron sophomore Alexis Cooks secured her second event win of the weekend with the top throw in the discus Saturday.
March 23, 2013 | Men's Golf
Vernon Leads Men's Golf on Saturday at the Furman Intercollegiate
Vernon posted his first collegiate round under par, firing a 2-under 70 to lead the Zips on day two.
March 22, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Tennis Starts MAC Play with Shutout of NIU, Tops Oakland on Friday
The Zips defeated conference foe Northern Illinois 7-0 and non-league opponent Oakland 6-1 on Friday at home.
March 22, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Opens Outdoor Season With Three Event Wins At LSU Relays
Brittany Funk, who recorded a huge mark of 202-01 in the hammer, was one of three Zips' winners on the day in Baton Rouge, La.
March 22, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Closes Day One of Furman Intercollegiate in 14th Place
The Zips were paced by Charlie Bull, who is in a large group tied for 23rd place.
March 22, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls in Series Opener to Ball State
The University of Akron baseball team lost the series opener to Ball State University by a score of 2-1 in a 10 inning affair on Friday afternoon. This was the first game of the Mid-American Conference schedule for Akron baseball.
March 22, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Reschedules Sunday Game
The University of Akron baseball team has rescheduled Sunday’s 1 p.m., contest against Ball State University to a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at noon.
March 21, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Falls to VCU in NCAA Tournament Second Round
The Zips men's basketball team closed out its season with an 88-42 loss to VCU at the Palace at Auburn Hills.
March 21, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball bows out of WNIT with 71-66 loss at Duquesne
Sina King surpassed 1,000 career points and was one of four Zips in double figures with 15 points on the night.
March 21, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Tennis Opens MAC Play on Friday Versus NIU, Readies for Three-Match Weekend Homestand
The Zips women's tennis team opens league play at home against Northern Illinois on Friday, then hosts two non-conference foes.
March 21, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Returns to South Carolina for Furman Intercollegiate
The Zips last played in South Carolina 10 days ago and will tee off on Friday at 8 a.m. ET.
March 21, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens MAC Schedule on Friday Against Ball State
The University of Akron baseball team will open up Mid-American Conference play this weekend with a three game series in Muncie, Ind., against Ball State University, beginning on Friday at 3 p.m.
March 21, 2013 | Track & Field
Track & Field To Open Outdoor Season This Weekend At LSU
The Zips will compete in their first outdoor meet of the year at the LSU Tiger Relays this weekend.
March 20, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Opens NCAA Tournament Tonight Against VCU
The No. 12 seed Zips and No. 5 seed Rams will tip off at 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS.
March 20, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zips Take Part in NCAA Tournament Media Day
A day before its second-round game in the NCAA Tournament in Detroit, the Akron men's basketball team took part in pre-tournament media day.
March 20, 2013 | Men's Basketball
NCAA Tournament Press Conference Transcript
Head coach Keith Dambrot and student-athletes Zeke Marshall, Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell and Brian Walsh met with the media on Wednesday.
March 20, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball set for WNIT first round at Duquesne
Akron takes on Duquesne at 7 p.m. Thursday in its first WNIT appearance since 1999. Sina King needs just 10 points to reach 1,000 for her career.
March 19, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Concludes MSU Ocala Spring Invitational in 14th Place
Tyler Etcheberry, playing as an individual, posted the top round of the day for the Zips, firing a 3-over 75.
March 19, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Dambrot Named Finalist for Auerbach Coach-of-the-Year Award
Ninth-year Zips coach Keith Dambrot is one of five finalists for the Jewish Coaches Association's annual honor.
| Women's Basketball
Zips Women's Basketball Update - March 19
Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the MAC Tournament, the play of Hanna Luburgh and the WNIT game at Duquesne on Thursday.
March 18, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball travels to Duquesne for first round WNIT action Thursday
This is just the third time in the program's 39-year history that Akron has advanced to postseason play, and its second appearance in the WNIT. Official game time will be announced Tuesday.
March 18, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Opens Spring Schedule with Two Victories on Sunday
The University of Akron women’s soccer team won two games of the spring schedule on Sunday against Youngstown State University and West Virginia Wesleyan in the Stiles Athletics Field House.
March 18, 2013 | Women's Golf
Hanna Ek Leads the Way for Women's Golf on Monday
Ek's round of 75 was the top score for the Zips on the day as Akron is in 14th place after two rounds.
March 18, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Listen to Audio from Monday's Men's Basketball Media Teleconference
UA head coach Keith Dambrot and senior center Zeke Marshall visited with national media on a teleconference on Monday.
| Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball vs. Ohio - Highlights with Radio Call
Watch highlights from the MAC Championship game complete with Steve French's radio call!
March 17, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf in 13th Place After Day One of MSU Ocala Spring Invitational
Sara Chaves led the Zips on day one, posting a score of 6-over 78 to finish the day tied for 37th place.
March 17, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Draws VCU in NCAA Tournament
The Zips received the No. 12 seed in the South Region and will face No. 5 seed VCU on Thursday, March 21 in Auburn Hills, Mich.
March 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Finalized Chanticleer Classic on Sunday with Doubleheader
The University of Akron (2-16) baseball team dropped both games in a doubleheader on Sunday against the University of Michigan (9-9) and Coastal Carolina University (10-10) in the final day of the Chanticleer Classic.
March 17, 2013 | Men's Basketball
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Ticket Policy and Order Information
View the ticketing policy and download an order form for seats to watch the Zips men's basketball team compete in the Big Dance.
March 16, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Selection Show Watch Party, NCAA Tournament Ticket Information
Zips Athletics will hold an NCAA Tournament Selection Show Watch Party for its men's basketball team on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Rhodes Arena.
March 16, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Tops Ohio In MAC Title Game, Punches Ticket to NCAA Tourney
The Zips earned the MAC's automatic bid for the second time in three seasons thanks to a 65-46 victory.
March 17, 2013 | Softball
Softball drops 6-0 decision to St. John's (N.Y.)
MacKenzie Conrad got her first career start in the circle and struck out three in the complete game effort.
March 16, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Continues Its Spring Slate Sunday in Florida
The Zips will take part in the MSU Ocala Spring Invitational, set for Sunday through Tuesday.
March 16, 2013 | Softball
Softball puts away St. John's (N.Y.) 14-1 in Saturday's twinbill
A first inning grand slam from McKenzi Rhodes highlighted Akron's run-rule effort in game one, before the Zips dropped a 7-4 decision to George Washington in the evening session.
March 16, 2013
Bowden to Speak at Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club on March 18
The second-year Zips football head coach will speak to the famed luncheon club on Monday, March 18.
March 16, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball tournament run halted by Central Michigan in MAC Championship
Hanna Luburgh was one of five Akron players to score in double figures with 19, but it wasn't enough as the third-seeded Zips fell to fourth-seeded Central Michigan 86-68.
March 16, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Rips Six Extra-Base Hits in 9-4 Win Over Quinnipiac
The University of Akron baseball team defeated Quinnipiac University by a score of 9-4 on Saturday afternoon in the third game of the Chanticleer Classic.
March 16, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball, Ohio Battle for MAC Title Tonight on ESPN2
The Zips and Bobcats will face off for the second-consecutive season for the MAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET.
March 15, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball meets Central Michigan in MAC Championship Saturday
The Zips will contend for their first ever MAC title at 1:00 p.m. ET live on SportsTime Ohio.
March 16, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Game Sunday Changes Venue
The University of Akron women's soccer program announced a change of venue for the opening games to the spring schedule from outside at Schrank Field to inside the Stiles Athletics Field House.
March 15, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Downs Kent State 62-59, Advances to MAC Title Game
The Zips will appear in the MAC title game on Saturday for the seventh-straight season. The contest will air at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
March 15, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball outlasts Ball State 70-61, advances to first MAC title game
Hanna Luburgh posted a career-high 33 points and Kacie Cassell became the program's career assists leader in the victory.
March 15, 2013 | Softball
Softball's last inning rally falls short in 9-7 loss to George Washington
Jessica Schneider's two RBI double fueled Akron's four-run seventh inning, but it was not enough to close the gap in the Capital Invitational opener.
March 15, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls in Chanticleer Classic Opener
The University of Akron baseball team lost on Friday afternoon to Quinnipiac University by a score of 4-1 in the Chanticleer Classic hosted by Coastal Carolina University at TicketReturn.com Field.
March 15, 2013 | Track & Field
OATCCC Indoor State Championships Return To UA Saturday
The OATCCC Indoor State Championships will be held at Stile Athletics Field House this Saturday, starting at 9:30 a.m.
March 15, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Diving Concludes Day One of NCAA Zone C Championships
The University of Akron diving team finalized the first day of the NCAA Zone C Championships on Thursday evening at Purdue University.
March 14, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball set for MAC Semifinal clash with Ball State
As the only remaining East Division team in the tournament, Akron will play for its first ever bid to the championship game Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. on SportsTime Ohio.
March 14, 2013 | Softball
Softball's tournament schedule modified at George Washington this weekend
The Zips will play a single game against GWU on Friday at 4 p.m., followed by a game against St. John's (N.Y.) Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday.
March 14, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Tops Buffalo 83-79, Advances to MAC Semifinal
Kacie Cassell notched her first career double-double and tied the school's single-game record with 12 assists.
March 14, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Heads to Cleveland for MAC Semifinals on Friday
The Zips will play the winner of the No. 4 seed Kent State-No. 8 seed Buffalo game on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on SportsTime Ohio.
March 14, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Set to Compete in Chanticleer Classic
The University of Akron baseball team will travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., this weekend to compete in the Chanticleer Classic hosted by Coastal Carolina University.
March 14, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Dambrot Named Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Finalist
Dambrot is also a finalist for the Hugh Durham Mid-Major Coach of the Year Award and was named MAC Coach of the Year.
March 13, 2013 | General News
MAC Tournament Week Fan and Ticket Information
The Zips men's and women's basketball teams travel to Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena this week for the FirstEnergy MAC Tournament.
March 14, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Spring Schedule Kicks Off Sunday
The University of Akron women’s soccer team will host Youngstown State University and West Virginia Wesleyan this Sunday on Schrank Field to kick off the spring schedule.
March 13, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Finale to The Citadel
The University of Akron baseball team lost to The Citadel on Wednesday afternoon by a score of 9-3 at Riley Park in the second game of a two game series.
March 13, 2013 | Women's Basketball
No. 3 Women's Basketball set for MAC Tournament rematch with No. 7 Buffalo
Akron opens MAC Tournament play with Buffalo for the second consecutive year Thursday after sweeping UB in the regular season. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
March 13, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Dambrot Named Hugh Durham Award Finalist
The award, named in honor of the former Florida State and Georgia head coach, is awarded to the nation's top mid-major coach.
March 13, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Dambrot Named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year
Dambrot, who owns a 208-93 record at Akron, received 24 of 27 votes to earn his first MAC Coach of the Year honors.
March 12, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Edged in Series Opener at Citadel
The University of Akron baseball team lost to The Citadel on Tuesday evening by a score of 7-1 at Riley Park in the first game of a two game series.
March 12, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Finishes Palmetto Intercollegiate Tied for 12th Place
The Zips finished tied with Furman as junior Charlie Bull posted a top-15 finish.
March 12, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Rachel Tecca captures MAC Player of the Year
Tecca is the first MAC Player of the Year in Akron women's basketball history, highlighting a record-breaking season for the Zips.
March 12, 2013 | Softball
Erin Seiler named MAC East Co-Pitcher of the Week
Seiler struck out 34 batters and allowed just two walks en route to three complete game victories at the Rebel Spring Games.
March 12, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Heads to The Citadel for Two Games
The University of Akron baseball team will play two midweek games against The Citadel beginning on Tuesday at 5 p.m., in Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The series will conclude on Wednesday with a 4 p.m., first pitch.
March 12, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Marshall Earns Second-Consecutive MAC Defensive Player of the Year Award
Marshall is just the second player to earn back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year honors in the award's 17-year history.
March 11, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf in 11th Place at Palmetto Intercollegiate
Charlie Bull and Louis Birchall are tied for 30th place to lead the way for the Zips.
March 11, 2013 | Softball
Softball drops a pair of games Monday to conclude Rebel Spring Games
Erin Seiler struck out 14 and walked just one in 13 innings of work, but the Zips came up short against Lehigh, 4-0, and Fairleigh Dickinson, 3-1.
March 11, 2013 | Track & Field
Six Zips Recognized As USTFCCCA Announces All-America Honors
Shawn Barber earned All-America First Team honors after placing fifth in the pole vault at the NCAA Indoor Championships last weekend.
March 11, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Marshall, Treadwell Headline Four Zips Named to All-MAC Teams
Marshall (first) and Treadwell (second) were joined by Abreu (honorable mention) and Kretzer (freshman) as All-MAC honorees.
| Women's Basketball
Free Student Bus Trip for Women's Basketball MAC Tournament
Trip includes transportation, game ticket and lunch for the women's basketball MAC Tournament game on Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena.
March 10, 2013 | Softball
Softball sweeps doubleheader Sunday at Rebel Spring Games
The Zips snuck by Butler 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, and followed that up with an 8-3 offensive rout of North Dakota. Akron is now 10-7 overall and has won five of its last six games.
March 10, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Concludes Rio Verde Invitational in 17th Place
Frida Fougberg was the team's top finisher (t-53rd) but fellow freshman Sierra Everson posted the top round of the day for the Zips (77).
March 10, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Uses Power to Outlast USC Upstate
The University of Akron (1-11) upended USC Upstate (10-4) by a score of 6-4 on Saturday afternoon at Harley Park in the finale of the three game series. Akron earned its first win of the season following a 0-11 start.
March 10, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Returns to Action on Monday in Aiken, S.C.
The Zips will tee off at 9 a.m. ET at the 16th Annual Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate.
March 9, 2013 | Women's Golf
Fougberg Leads the Way for Women's Golf at Rio Verde Invitational
Freshman Frida Fougberg is tied for 21st as the Zips finished the day in 17th place on Saturday.
March 9, 2013 | Softball
Hochstetler's last-inning grand slam gives Softball 5-1 edge over South Dakota
The Zips split their doubleheader on the second day of competition at the Rebel Spring Games, taking down South Dakota but coming up short against Sacred Heart, falling 3-1 in eight innings.
March 9, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falters in Second Game Against USC Upstate
The University of Akron baseball team dropped the second game of the three game series against USC Upstate by a score of 8-2 on Saturday afternoon at Harley Park.
March 9, 2013 | Track & Field
Alex McCune Improves Four Positions To Finish 10th In Heptathlon
Boosted by a strong performance in the pole vault, Alex McCune stormed ahead to grab 10th place at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
March 8, 2013 | Softball
Big bats power Softball past Penn and Holy Cross on Day One in Florida
Akron picked up two wins on its first day at the Rebel Spring Games on Friday, defeating Penn, 7-2, and Holy Cross, 9-5.
March 8, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Falls 68-64 to Kent State in Regular-Season Finale
Zeke Marshall finished 14 points, eight boards and five blocked shots in setting the MAC's single-season blocked shots mark (109).
March 8, 2013 | Track & Field
Barber Finishes Fifth To Lead Six Zips At NCAA Indoor Championships
Barber earns All-America First Team status with a top jump of 18-00.50 at the NCAA Indoor Championships Friday.
March 8, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Picks Up 1-0 Win At Cleveland State In Spring Opener
Brenes bags the game-winner as the Zips pick up their first win of the spring at Cleveland State Friday night.
March 8, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to USC Upstate in Series Opener
The University of Akron baseball team lost to the University of South Carolina Upstate by a score of 11-2 on Friday night at Harley Park.
March 8, 2013 | Women's Golf
Day One of Rio Verde Invitational Canceled for Women's Golf
Due to inclement weather, the now 36-hole event at White Wing Golf Course in Rio Verde, Ariz., will begin on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
March 8, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Picked to Repeat as MAC Champ in League Preseason Poll
The two-time reigning MAC champion Zips women's tennis team was picked to repeat the accomplishment in the league's 2013 preseason poll.
March 8, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca, King and Luburgh Named to All-MAC Teams
Rachel Tecca earned All-MAC first team honors for the second time in her career, while Sina King and Hanna Luburgh were named to the third team.
March 7, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Tops Visiting Youngstown State, 4-3
The Zips tennis team continued its dual-match schedule with a victory over Northeast Ohio rival Youngstown State on Thursday.
March 7, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Closes Regular Season Friday vs. Kent State
The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge contest, set to air live nationally on ESPN2, will tip off at 7 p.m. ET
March 7, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Hanna Luburgh Earns Third MAC East Player of the Week Honor
Luburgh had the hot hand in UA's road win over Buffalo last night, shooting 60 percent from the field and scoring a game-high 24 points to lead the Zips to their first ever MAC East Division crown.
March 7, 2013 | Women's Golf
Women's Golf Opens Spring Slate at Rio Verde Invitational
The three-round event begins Friday and will feature a 17-team field.
March 7, 2013 | Softball
Softball takes off for Florida to play eight games in four days
After almost two weeks off, the Zips travel to Kissimmee, Fla. for the Rebel Spring Games to play eight games from Friday to Monday.
March 7, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Women's Swimming and Diving Coach Nittaya Klim Announces Her Retirement
After seven seasons as Zips' head coach, Klim will retire from collegiate coaching to focus more attention on family.
March 7, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Begins Nine Game Road Trip on Friday
The University of Akron baseball team will begin a nine game road trip around the state of South Carolina beginning with a three game series against the University of South Carolina Upstate on Friday at 4 p.m., in Harley Park.
March 7, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Set To Open Spring Season Friday At Cleveland State
The Zips will kick off the spring season Friday against the Vikings at 7:30 p.m.
March 6, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball seals MAC East Division Title with 77-60 victory at Buffalo
UA will have a double bye into the MAC Tournament's third round at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, and play its first game on Thursday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m.
March 6, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Returns to Action Versus Youngstown State on Thursday
After a nine-day break from competition, the Zips play host to the Penguins on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
March 6, 2013 | Softball
Julie Jones selected as Akron Kiwanis Club keynote speaker
Coach Jones will speak at the Akron Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday at Portage Country Club at 12:00 noon.
March 5, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Claims MAC Regular-Season Title with 72-58 Win Over Miami
The Zips became just the third team in the last 30 years of MAC basketball to win back-to-back regular-season crowns.
March 5, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball travels to Buffalo for final regular season game
Akron plays for its official MAC Tournament seeding Wednesday night when the Zips take on Buffalo on the road at 7 p.m. ET.
March 5, 2013 | Track & Field
Brittany Funk Earns National Athlete Of The Week Honorable Mention
Funk earns national accolades from USTFCCCA following dominant weekend in the women's weight throw.
March 5, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips To Send Program-Record Six Athletes To NCAA Indoor Championships
Six Akron athletes, including four from the men's team, will compete for individual titles next weekend at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
March 5, 2013
Rifle Garners Several Awards from Mid-Atlantic Conference
The University of Akron rifle team garnered several postseason awards on Tuesday from the Mid-Atlantic Conference on Wednesday following the conclusion of the 2012-13 season.
| Men's Basketball
Zips Men's Basketball Update - March 4
Head Coach Keith Dambrot talks about the team's win at Ohio, the game at Buffalo and the upcoming game against Miami (Ohio).
March 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Opens Final Homestand vs. Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday
The Zips and RedHawks will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on SportsTime Ohio.
March 4, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca Earns Fourth MAC East Player of the Week Honor
Rachel Tecca shot a blistering 65.5 percent from the field en route to averaging 28 points per game over Akron's two big wins last week at Rhodes Arena.
March 3, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca's career day lifts Women's Basketball past Miami (Ohio), 71-65
Rachel Tecca scored a career-high 32 points to go with seven rebounds and six steals to guarantee Akron a top-four seed in the MAC Tournament.
March 3, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Kentucky in Series Finale
The University of Akron baseball team fell to No. 8 University of Kentucky by a score of 9-2 on Sunday afternoon at Cliff Hagan Stadium in the three game series finale.
March 2, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Swimming and Diving Finalizes MAC Championships
The University of Akron swimming and diving team concluded the final day of the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday evening at the University at Buffalo with a total of 302 points.
March 2, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Falls 81-67 at Buffalo
The loss snapped Akron's 19-game winning streak as the Zips lost for the first time since December 15.
March 2, 2013 | Track & Field
Funk, Genovesi Qualify For NCAA Indoor Championships
Brittany Funk and Gabriel Genovesi each posted huge marks Saturday to earn berths to next weekend's NCAA Championships.
March 2, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeated by Kentucky in Game Two of Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team lost the second game of a three game series against No. 8 University of Kentucky by a score of 7-0 at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
March 2, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball hosts Miami (Ohio) on Senior Day Sunday
The rematch between the Zips and RedHawks will air live on SportsTime Ohio and ESPN3 at 2 p.m. ET. A win would guarantee Akron a top-four seed in the MAC Tournament.
March 1, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Swimming and Diving Finishes Day Two of MAC Championships
The University of Akron swimming and diving squad ended the second day of the Mid-American Championships on Friday evening. The team has a total score of 202 after two days of competition.
March 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zips Athletics, Alpha Sigma Phi Team Up to Set Guinness World Record at March 5 Men's Hoops Game
Zips Athletics and Alpha Sigma Phi will look to set the record for most people in a venue wearing a paper hat at the same time.
March 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Heads to Buffalo for Final Regular-Season Road Game
The Zips and Bulls will tip off on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on SportsTime Ohio.
March 1, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falters in Series Opener to Kentucky
The University of Akron baseball team dropped the series opener to the University of Kentucky by a score of 21-2 on Friday afternoon at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
March 1, 2013
Bowden Announces Complete 2013 Football Schedule
Zips will face nine teams coming off a bowl appearance and for the second year in a row will take on the MAC East and West Division winners.
March 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Contest Against Kent State Has Officially Sold Out
March 8 contest, which is part of the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge, is set for a 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
| Women's Basketball
Zips Women's Basketball Update - March 1
Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's win over Ohio and previews the upcoming Senior Day game against Miami (Ohio) on Sunday.
February 28, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Swimming and Diving Concludes Day One of MAC Championships
The University of Akron swimming and diving team finalized the first day of the Mid-American Championships being held at the University at Buffalo.
February 28, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball notches school record 19th win with 98-82 triumph over Ohio
Akron put all six of its scorers in double figures as the Zips cruised to their fifth straight win at Rhodes Arena.
February 28, 2013 | Track & Field
Fourteen Zips To Compete At Last Chance Meets Saturday
The Zips will split their group of 14 NCAA Championship hopefuls in two Saturday at Last Chance Meets in Indiana and Virginia.
February 28, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Heading to the University of Kentucky for Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team will travel to No. 11 University of Kentucky this weekend for a three game series beginning on Friday at 4 p.m., in Cliff Hagan Stadium.
February 28, 2013 | Women's Swimming & Diving
Swimming and Diving Heads to MAC Championships
The University of Akron swimming and diving team will travel to the University at Buffalo this weekend to compete in the Mid-American Conference Championships.
February 27, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball opens final homestand with Ohio Thursday
MAC East Division leader Akron will be playing for its fifth-straight win on its home floor when it hosts the Bobcats for a 7 p.m. tip-off.
February 27, 2013 | Men's Basketball
No. 24 Men's Basketball Downs Ohio 88-81 in Overtime
The Zips extended their nation's-best winning streak to 19 games.
February 26, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Faces Ohio on Wednesday in Battle for MAC East Lead
The Zips and Bobcats will tip off live from the Convocation Center in Athens on SportsTime Ohio at 7 p.m. ET.
February 26, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Announced Spring Schedule Change
This Friday's spring schedule game has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m., on Schrank Field
| Men's Basketball
Zips Men's Basketball Update - February 25
Head Men's Basketball Coach Keith Dambrot talks about the win over NDSU, earning the program's first national ranking and the mid-week game at Ohio University.
February 25, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Ranked for First Time in Program History
The Zips checked in at No. 24 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after receiving 53 votes.
February 25, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Named a Finalist for Lou Henson Award
The award, named after former Illinois and New Mexico State head coach Lou Henson, is presented to the nation's top mid-major player.
February 25, 2013
Rifle Wins Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship in Small-Bore
The No. 17 University of Akron rifle squad traveled to the Ohio State University on Friday to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) and Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference (WIRC) championships.
February 24, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Ends East Coast Trip with Loss at No. 52 Columbia
The Zips' six-match win streak ended on Sunday with a 6-1 defeat by nationally-ranked Columbia.
February 24, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Defeated by Louisville in Series Finale
The University of Akron baseball team lost the series finale to No. 4 University of Louisville by a score of 2-1 on Sunday in a tightly contested pitchers duel at Jim Patterson Stadium.
February 24, 2013 | Softball
Softball's comeback falls short in 6-3 loss to Troy
Freshman Shawna Hochstetler was 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base as Akron moved to 5-6 on the season.
February 23, 2013 | Track & Field
Men finish Runner-Up, Women Take Fourth At MAC Indoor Championships
The Zips men come up just short in finishing second, women improve on standing from a year ago at MAC Indoor.
February 23, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Tennis Win Streak Extended to Six Matches with 5-2 Win at NJIT
The Zips improved to 7-5 with their sixth-consecutive win on Saturday at NJIT.
February 23, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls to Louisville, 8-0
The University of Akron baseball team fell to the University of Louisville by a score of 8-0 on Saturday afternoon at Jim Patterson Stadium in the second game of a three game series.
February 23, 2013 | Softball
Softball's 2-0 shutout of Georgia State highlights Saturday's doubleheader
Alissa Birkhimer threw a complete game shutout and Rachael Ratcliffe tallied her fourth home run of the season in game two at Georgia State.
February 23, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball completes first sweep of Kent State in school history
Akron's 77-71 victory ties a program-best 18 wins for the season and gives UA the remaining half point in the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge.
February 22, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Wins 18th-Straight, Downs North Dakota State 68-53
Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell posted his sixth double-double to lead four Zips in double figures.
February 22, 2013 | Track & Field
Men Pacing The Pack, Women in Second At MAC Indoor Championships
UA crowned a pair of winners Friday night and saw a school record go down during Day One of the MAC Indoor Championships.
February 22, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Opener to Louisville, 7-0
The University of Akron baseball team lost to the University of Louisville on Friday afternoon by a score of 7-0 in Jim Patterson Stadium.
February 22, 2013 | Softball
Softball prepped for modified Phyllis Rafter Memorial Tournament
Akron is scheduled for a Saturday doubleheader against Northern Colorado (10 a.m.) and Georgia State (2 p.m.), followed by a single game Sunday vs. Troy at 10 a.m.
February 22, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Shuts Out Wagner, Wins Fifth-Straight Match
The Zips opened a three-match road trip with their first shutout of the season and improved to 6-5 overall.
February 22, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball aims to sweep rival Kent State Saturday on SportsTime Ohio
The Zips will play for their first road victory at Kent State since the 1987-88 season. Tip-off at the MAC Center is slated for 12 noon ET live on STO and ESPN3.
February 21, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Early Registration Now Open for Akron Men's Basketball Camps
Online registration is now open. Register by April 30th to save $15 off camp tuition.
February 21, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Plays Host to North Dakota State Friday on ESPN2
The nationally-televised game is part of the Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters event and will tip off at 7 p.m. ET.
February 21, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Set To Compete At 2013 MAC Indoor Championships
The Zips men's and women's track and field teams will compete for team championships this weekend in Ypsilanti, Mich.
February 21, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball sends Jill Paluch to U.S. Women's National Team Tryouts
Paluch will be one of the record 248 tryout participants, including 56 liberos, who represent 90 different colleges.
February 21, 2013 | Men's Golf
Birchall Named MAC Golfer of the Week
Birchall posted a career-best three-round score of 226 to earn his first golfer of the week honor.
February 21, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Readies for Three-Match Weekend Road Swing
The Zips put their four-match win streak on the line during a Friday, Saturday and Sunday East Coast road trip.
February 21, 2013 | Softball
Softball's tournament schedule at Kennesaw State revised for this weekend
Akron will play a doubleheader at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and a single game on Sunday at 10 a.m.
| Women's Basketball
Zips Women's Basketball Update - February 21
Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the upcoming game at Kent State and junior Rachel Tecca earning Academic All-American status.
February 21, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Free Student Tickets to be Distributed for March 8 Game Against Kent State
Free tickets will be distributed in advance of this game due to the expected capacity crowd.
February 21, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Rachel Tecca is Women's Basketball's first Academic All-American
Tecca has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America® Second Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
February 21, 2013
Rifle Heads to Columbus for Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference Championships
The University of Akron rifle team will travel to Columbus, Ohio on Friday to compete in the Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference Championships (WIRC), which will begin at 3 p.m., in the Ohio State University rifle range.
February 20, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Travels to Louisville for Weekend Series
The University of Akron baseball team will play its second series of the season this weekend at Louisville, Ky., against the No. 4 University of Louisville in Jim Patterson Stadium.
February 20, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball falls on the road to Bowling Green, 74-61
Sina King posted her 10th double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Rachel Tecca kept her double figure scoring streak alive at 25 games.
February 20, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Angelina Jogasuria Grabs MAC Tennis Player-of-the-Week Award
Zips senior Angelina Jogasuria was named as the league's player of the week for the fourth time in her career on Wednesday.
February 19, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Finishes 14th at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
Freshman Louis Birchall led the way for the Zips, finishing the two-day event in a tie for 44th place.
February 19, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Single-Game Tickets for March 8 Kent State Game Now on Sale
Single-game tickets for the March 8 Zips-Flashes PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge matchup at Rhodes Arena are on sale.
February 20, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Announced Hiring of Assistant Coach Andrew Hoggarth
The University of Akron women’s soccer program announced the hiring of Andrew Hoggarth to Assistant Coach on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
February 19, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball travels to Bowling Green for midweek MAC East test
The Zips will be playing for their sixth-straight win and their first regular season sweep of BGSU in school history. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. ET.
February 19, 2013 | Track & Field
Trio of Zips Earn MAC Athlete of the Week Honors For Track and Field
Brittany Funk, Tyshaun Peoples and Joe Wesley each earned weekly accolades from the MAC Tuesday.
February 18, 2013 | Men's Golf
Second Round of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate Postponed Due to Darkness
A late start forced the postponement of the second round, with the Zips in 16th place mid-way through the second round.
February 18, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca Earns Second Straight MAC East Player of the Week Nod
Rachel Tecca played up to the standards of the title last week, scoring a game-high 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting in the win over Ball State.
February 18, 2013
Rifle Earns Third Highest Score in NCAA Qualifier
The No. 17 University of Akron rifle team traveled to the Ohio State University to participate in the NCAA Qualifier. Akron competed in the NCAA Qualifier against Purdue, Ohio State, West Virginia University and Rose-Hulman (Ind.).
February 17, 2013 | Softball
Softball splits final day at College of Charleston Cougar Classic
Akron picked up its first extra-inning victory of the year over ETSU, 3-2, and fell to host College of Charleston, 5-0.
February 17, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Drops Series Finale to Georgia Tech, 5-3
The University of Akron baseball team dropped the final game of the opening three game series to Georgia Tech by a score of 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in Russ Chandler Stadium.
February 17, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Takes Down Nationally-Ranked Oregon, 4-3
Angelina Jogasuria lifted the Zips to a 4-3 win over No. 69 Oregon with a comeback three-set victory at No. 1 singles on Sunday.
February 17, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Heads to Alabama for Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
The Zips are one of 16 teams in the field and will hit the course on Monday with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. ET.
February 16, 2013 | Softball
Softball takes down Towson, 7-5
Akron scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 5-all tie and defeat Towson 7-5 on the second day of the College of Charleston Cougar Classic.
February 16, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Extends Winning Streak to 17 Games with 67-50 Win Over BGSU
Akron's 12-0 start to MAC play is tied for the best start in league history as the Zips won their 13th-straight at home.
February 16, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball grinds out fifth straight win, 64-52 over Ball State
The five-game winning streak is the longest of the season for Akron and keeps the Zips safely at the top of the MAC East Division standings and third in the league overall
February 16, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falls 10-3 to Georgia Tech
The University of Akron baseball team took a 10-3 loss from No. 21 Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon in Russ Chandler Stadium.
February 15, 2013 | General News
Zips Athletics Inducts 38th Annual Sports Hall of Fame Class
UA Athletics inducted its 38th Annual Sports Hall of Fame class, sponsored by the Varsity "A" Association, on Friday night.
February 15, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Edges East Tennessee State 4-3 for Third-Straight Win
Olga Shkundina's three-set, last-match-on-court win at No. 4 singles lifted the Zips to 4-3 decision over East Tennessee State on Friday.
February 15, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Welcomes Bowling Green to the JAR on Saturday
The game between the Zips and Falcons will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET following the conclusion of the women's game vs. Ball State.
February 15, 2013 | Women's Basketball
MAC East leader Women's Basketball hosts Ball State Saturday
The Zips look to secure their longest winning streak of the season and stay on top of the division standings when they take on Ball State at 5 p.m. ET.
February 15, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Enjoys Final Tune-Up For MAC Indoor Championships
A number of Zips posted personal records Friday in the final home indoor meet of the season.
February 15, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Falters in Season Opener to Georgia Tech
The University of Akron (0-1) baseball team fell to No. 21 Georgia Tech (1-0) on Friday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium by a score of 3-0.
February 15, 2013 | Softball
James Madison bests Softball 3-2 in eight innings
Erin Seiler struck out eight and Kellie Roudabush was 2-for-4 with a run scored as Akron fell to JMU on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
February 15, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball to Face Kent State on March 8 on ESPN2
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at James A. Rhodes Arena, with Senior Day festivities to take place before the game.
February 14, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Tennis Hosts East Tennessee State, Nationally-Ranked Oregon in Weekend Homestand
Zips look to improve win streak against ETSU on Friday afternoon and No. 69 Oregon on Sunday morning.
February 14, 2013 | Softball
Softball set to play in College of Charleston Cougar Classic this weekend
Akron has played in the Cougar Classic for the last five-straight seasons and holds a 10-12 record against tournament opponents during that span
February 14, 2013 | Track & Field
Track To Compete in Final Indoor Home Meet Friday
The Zips will honor seniors Tyshaun Peoples and Katherine Lee at the Zips Invitational Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m.
February 14, 2013 | Baseball
Baseball Opens 2013 Regular Season Friday
The University of Akron baseball team will head to Atlanta to open the 2013 regular season against No. 21 Georgia Tech with a three game series set to begin at 4 p.m., on Friday.
February 14, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Replica and Authentic Black Jersey Apparel Now on Sale Online
After selling out of the initial stock of black jersey apparel, Zips Athletics has announced that the apparel is now in stock and ready for purchase.
February 13, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Tallies Win No. 20 with 70-62 Victory at Eastern Michigan
The Zips are one of eight teams to post at least 20 wins in each of the past eight seasons and extended their winning streak to 16 games.
February 13, 2013 | Track & Field
Zips Invitational Entry Lists Released
The Zips track and field team will compete against athletes from Ashland, Bowling Green, Malone and Youngstown State Friday.
February 13, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Alumni Adjusting to Pro Soccer in Germany
Two former members of the University of Akron women’s soccer program have found success in their post-collegiate careers in the professional ranks, as they begin their first year in professional soccer in Germany.
February 13, 2013 | General News
Dambrot Bobblehead Giveaway, Akron General Health and Wellness Day Highlight Saturday Hoops Doubleheader
The Zips women's team takes on Ball State at 5 p.m. ET, while the men face Bowling Green at 7 p.m.
February 13, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Coach Thomas Advances to Second Round of Shots From the Heart
Coach Thomas defeated Xavier's Mike Pegues 51-47 and will face Central Conn. State's Steve Treffiletti in Round 2.
February 13, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Announces Spring Exhibition Schedule
The Zips will face four NCAA Tournament participants this spring, including two matches at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.
February 13, 2013
Rifle Heading to NCAA Qualifier on Saturday
The University of Akron rifle team will travel to Columbus, Ohio on Saturday to take part in the NCAA Qualifier at the Ohio State University.
February 12, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Pantusart and Jogasuria Listed No. 43 in ITA Doubles Rankings
The Zips doubles team of Prang Pantusart and Angelina Jogasuria is 6-0 in dual-match play this season.
February 12, 2013 | Track & Field
Brittany Cheese Named MAC Field Athlete Of The Week
Cheese became just the second athlete in Zips history to clear the 20-foot barrier in the women's long jump last weekend.
February 12, 2013 | Softball
Seiler Named MAC East Pitcher of the Week
Erin Seiler had a solid start to her collegiate career over the weekend with two complete game victories at Georgia Southern's Eagle Round Robin.
February 12, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Finishes Seventh at MAC Match Play Event
Four Zips posted victories as No. 2 Akron defeated No. 8 Ohio on Tuesday.
February 12, 2013 | Women's Basketball
SportsTime Ohio to air Women's Basketball clash with Miami (Ohio) on March 3
STO has added the rematch of the Zips and the RedHawks at Rhodes Arena on Sunday, March 3, set to tip-off at 2 p.m.
February 12, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Concludes Cross-Divisional Play at Eastern Michigan
The Zips and Eagles will face off on Wednesday in Ypsilanti, Mich. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.
February 12, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball to Host Miami (Ohio) on SportsTime Ohio on March 5
The added STO game, set for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off, will put the Zips on TV for the tenth time in a 13-game stretch.
February 11, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Drops Two Matches at MAC Match Play Event
The Zips fell 3.0-3.0 to Northern Illinois, losing the tiebreaker, and 3.5-2.5 to Toledo.
February 11, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca Named MAC East Player of the Week
Rachel Tecca shot 62.1 percent from the field and averaged 24.5 points while leading Akron to the top of the East Division standings last week.
February 10, 2013 | Softball
Softball falls to Tennessee Tech, rebounds with last inning heroics over St. John's (N.Y.)
Akron went 1-1 on the final day of the Eagle Round Robin at Georgia Southern, falling to TTU 3-1, and defeating St. John's (N.Y.) 4-2.
February 10, 2013 | Men's Golf
Men's Golf Opens Spring Slate Monday at MAC Match Play Event
The Zips, playing as the No. 2 seed, will face No. 7 seed Northern Illinois in their first match of the day.
February 9, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Sweeps Meeting with Dayton and Wright State
The Zips secured a pair of road wins on Saturday – 5-2 at Dayton and 6-1 at Wright State.
February 9, 2013 | Softball
Softball Splits On Opening Day at Georgia Southern Tourney
The Zips topped Tennessee Tech 9-2 and fell 6-4 to Georgia Southern on Saturday in Statesboro, Ga.
February 9, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Tecca dominates as Women's Basketball defeats Miami, 84-77
Rachel Tecca shot 61 percent from the field for a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds in a remarkable 26 minutes of action.
February 9, 2013 | Track & Field
Cheese Chases Zips' Long Jump Record, Barber Named Athlete of the Meet
Senior Brittany Cheese became just the second female in Zips history to jump better than 20 feet Saturday in the long jump.
February 9, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Overcomes Slow Start to Defeat Miami (Ohio) 54-50
The win extended the Zips' winning streak to a nation's-best 15-straight games.
February 8, 2013 | Track & Field
Peoples Posts Big Mark, Sprinters Impress In Split-Squad Action
Zips senior Tyshaun Peoples recorded a mark of 24-07.25 in the long jump Friday at the Virginia Tech Elite.
February 8, 2013 | Softball
Softball Opens 2013 Campaign at Eagle Round Robin
The Zips will take on Tennessee Tech, St. John's (N.Y.) and tournament host Georgia Southern this weekend.
February 8, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball hits the road for East Division battle at Miami
The Zips aim to continue their recent success when they travel to Miami for a 3:30 p.m. contest on Saturday.
February 8, 2013 | General News
38th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Moved to Quaker Square Inn
Due to record-setting ticket sales and interest, the Feb. 15 event has been moved to Quaker Square Inn in downtown Akron.
February 8, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Tennis Preps for Matches with Intrastate Foes Dayton, Wright State on Saturday
The Zips face Dayton and Wright State in a road doubleheader on Saturday.
February 8, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Travels to Oxford to Face Miami (Ohio) on ESPNU on Saturday
The Zips and RedHawks will tip off Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET.
February 8, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Contest at Buffalo Added to SportsTime Ohio Schedule
The Zips and Bulls, set to play on Saturday, March 2, at Buffalo, will now air on STO at 6 p.m. ET.
February 8, 2013 | Men's Basketball
AP: Akron zipping along with nation's best win streak
The Zips men's basketball team rides the nation's longest win streak of 14 games into Saturday's matchup at Miami (Ohio).
February 8, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Registration Open For Akron Men's Soccer Summer Camps
The University of Akron men's soccer program announced the dates for their annual summer camps Friday.
February 7, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Splits Squad For Exciting Weekend Of Action
The Zips will compete at Virginia Tech, Grand Valley State and the Spire Institute this weekend.
February 6, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Young takes charge as Women's Basketball wins thriller over Eastern Michigan, 82-81
Carly Young proved to be the difference maker, with a career-high 23 points off the bench fueled by a perfect 5-for-5 showing from 3-point land.
February 6, 2013
Bowden Comments on Zips Signing Class
Akron football coach Terry Bowden visited with members of the media Wednesday in InfoCision Stadium to talk about this year's signing class.
February 6, 2013
Bowden Announces 2013 Zips Football Signees
Zips head coach Terry Bowden announced that 18 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football for UA.
February 6, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer Signs Three for 2013
The University of Akron women’s soccer program and head coach Vernon Croft have announced the signing of three athletes to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
February 6, 2013 | Track & Field
Shawn Barber Receives Mention For Bowerman Watch List
Barber, who is the nation's top-ranked pole vaulter, is the only underclassman currently in consideration for The Bowerman.
February 4, 2013
How to Follow Zips Football Signing Day
National Signing Day is Wednesday and Zips football fans will have several ways to stay updated.
February 5, 2013 | General News
Zips Athletics Honors Dean's List Student-Athletes
During Tuesday night's men's basketball game, Akron Athletics honored its 2012 Dean's List student-athletes.
February 5, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Late Surge Gives Men's Basketball a 68-56 Win over Central Michigan
The Zips used an 11-0 run over the final two minutes to seal the victory and win their 14th-straight game.
February 5, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball invites Eastern Michigan to the JAR on Wednesday
The Zips look to continue their home-grown hot streak when they host the Eagles at 7 p.m.
February 5, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Sweeps MAC Field Athlete Of The Week Honors
Shawn Barber and Alexis Cooks were named MAC Field Athletes of the Week by the league office Tuesday.
February 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Welcomes Central Michigan for Tuesday Night Contest
The Zips and Chippewas will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and the game will air live on SportsTime Ohio.
February 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball to Face North Dakota State in BracketBusters Matchup
The Zips will play host to the Bison on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
February 4, 2013 | Track & Field
Shawn Barber Named National Athlete Of the Week
Barber, who is the nation's top-ranked pole vaulter, owns all three of the top marks in the NCAA in 2013.
February 4, 2013 | General News
Listen to Dambrot, Kest, Walsh and King on Tonight's Zips Live at Winking Lizard
Men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot, women's basketball coach Jodi Kest, and student-athletes Brian Walsh and Sina King will be the guests on tonight's Zips Live from 7-8 p.m.
February 4, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Luburgh Earns MAC East Player of the Week Honors
Hanna Luburgh assumed the lead role in Akron's all-star cast last week, averaging a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds in two crucial East Division victories over a three-day span.
February 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Zeke Marshall Wins Fourth MAC Player of the Week Award
For the week, he averaged 16.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 blocked shot per game in Akron's two wins.
February 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Receiving Votes in Both Major Polls
The Zips received four points in the AP and two points in the USA Today Coaches poll.
February 4, 2013
Rifle Finalized Home and Regular Season Competition on Saturday
The University of Akron rifle team finalized the final home and regular season competition on Saturday against Ohio State University and Role-Hulman (Ind.).
February 2, 2013 | Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis Falls at Home to Nationally-Ranked Princeton
Facing their fifth-straight ranked foe, the Zips dropped the doubles point and five singles matches to the 73rd-ranked Tigers.
February 2, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Extends Win Streak to 13, Tops Ohio 86-72
Alex Abreu scored a career-high 21 points and had nine assists to help the Zips remain unbeaten in league play.
February 2, 2013 | Track & Field
Track Posts Big Marks On Second Day Of Akron Invitational
Shawn Barber broke the meet record in the pole vault and Alex McCune threatened the school's heptathlon standard Saturday.
February 2, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball muscles past Buffalo, 75-57
Kacie Cassell dished out 10 assists to break the program's single-season record and help Akron's other four starters score in double figures.
February 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Akron Athletics to Sell Replica and Authentic Black Jersey Apparel
Replica black t-shirts, replica jerseys and authentic jerseys will be on sale at the men's basketball game against Ohio on Saturday.
February 1, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Takes on Ohio Saturday in MAC East Showdown on ESPNU
Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. ET and the contest will serve as Social Media Night.
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Journal)
Friday, May 24
ATH: UA, marketing firm finalize sale of Rubber
Bowl 
by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: On the record – May 23
Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, May 23
ATH: On the record – May 22
Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, May 22
TF: From walk-on to champion: UA’s Alex McCune
finds his niche
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, May 21
FB: 100 numbers for 100 days countdown
ESPN.com
FB: Tony Romo has surgery on back cyst
by Todd Archer, ESPN.com
FB, MBB, MGOLF: Zips notebook
by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, May 19
BASE: College baseball/Kent State 4, Akron 1: Flashes
top Zips, get help from Bowling Green to win MAC title, earn top
seed in tournament
by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, VB: On the Record – May 18
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, May 18
BASE: College baseball/Kent State 4, Akron 3: Flashes
muster enough energy to top Zips, stay alive for top seed in MAC
Tournament
by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, MGOLF, WTEN, T&F: On the record – May 17
Akron Beacon Journal
Friday, May 17
BASE: Kent State 5, Akron 4 in 17 innings: Diamond
Classic turns into real gem
Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: On the record: Ohio State, UA and KSU college
roundup
Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, May 16
MGOLF: On the Record – May 15
Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, May 15
BASE: On the Record – May 14
Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, May 14
FB: Bice getting chance with Cardinals
by Sam Blackburn, Zanesville Times Recorder
FB: Arizona Cardinals sign Kevin Minter, release Brian
Hoyer Arizona Republic
FB: Cardinals cut QB Hoyer
ESPN.com
WBB: On the record – May 13
Akron Beacon Journal
Monday, May 13
BASE: On the record – May 12
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, May 12
BASE, T&F: Akron men, KSU women win MAC track titles
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: College football countdown – No. 120:
Akron
by Paul Myerberg, USA Today
T&F: Akron wins third MAC title in a row to become
first program to do so since ’99
NCAA.com
Saturday, May 11
BASE, FB, T&F: College sports roundup
Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Area college briefs for May 10
Canton Repository
FB: Former Lafayette standout wins coaching award
Oxford Eagle
MBB: Addition of Akron completes 2013 Diamond Head
Classic field
NBCSports.com
Friday, May 10
T&F: On the record – May 9
Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, May 9
ATH: Mid-American Conference notebook
by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
BASE: North Canton Hoover senior athlete Dom Iero is a
man for all seasons
by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: UA pole vaulter Shawn Barber gears up for freshman
'finale'
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: UA and KSU athletes to watch
by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, May 8
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – May 7
Akron Beacon Journal
Tuesday, May 7
MSOC: New coach Jared Embick adds 10 players in first
recruiting class
by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
Monday, May 6
FB: Patriots release two rookie free agents (blog)
by Shalise Manza Young, Boston Globe
FB: Jaguars sign RB De’Leon Eskridge and DE J.D.
Griggs
Jaguars.com
FB: AFC South Blog
by Paul Kuharsky, ESPN.com
MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – May 5
Akron Beacon Journal
Sunday, May 5
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT, T&F: On the Record – May 4
Akron Beacon Journal
Saturday, May 4
BASE: Akron 7, Western Michigan 6: Zips rally to defeat
Broncos
by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Akron Hires Brian Peresie, Ohio Coaching Expert,
to Lead Women’s Program SwimSwam.com
WS&D: Brian Peresie Takes Over at Akron Women's
Swimming
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com
Friday, May 3
FB, MGOLF: UA notebook: Former Zips running back Quentin
Hines heads to the Patriots
by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Zips select women's swimming and diving coach
(blog)
by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Peresie Hired to Head Akron
CollegeSwimming.com
WTEN: On the record – May 2
Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday, May 2
BASE, SOFT: On the record – May 1
Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, May 1
MGOLF: Zips golfer Charlie Bull leads charge toward MAC
championship
by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
