2010-11 Women's Basketball News

May 26, 2011
Women’s Basketball to Participate in 2011 Preseason WNIT
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's basketball program has been selected to participate in the 2011 Preseason WNIT, as announced on Thursday morning. The tournament features a 16-team field highlighted by three top-10 teams from last season in Baylor, Notre Dame, and UCLA. The remaining teams are Chattanooga, Detroit, Drexel, ETSU, Hartford, Howard, Indiana State, Long Island, Manhattan, McNeese State, Tennessee Tech, and UAB.

May 23, 2011
Women’s Basketball Finishes Strong in Classroom
AKRON, Ohio - Wrapping up the 2010-11 academic year, The University of Akron women's basketball team posted high marks in the classroom, finishing with a 3.43 cumulative team GPA. In addition, 10 of 13 student-athletes on the squad made the Dean's List this year.

May 19, 2011
Women’s Basketball Reschedules Summer Camp Dates
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's basketball team has rescheduled the dates for two of its camps this June. The Li'l Zips Day Camp has been moved from June 14th to June 28th, while the Individual Camp has been moved from June 13-16 to June 27-30. Camp information and registration forms are available on GoZips.com. Campers may also register online through the link on the camp information page.

May 2, 2011
Women’s Basketball Holds End of Year Banquet
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's basketball team held their annual end of year awards banquet on Friday evening, handing out several postseason awards to its players. The Zips (14-16, 6-10 MAC) capped the 2010-11 season with a berth in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals in head coach Jodi Kest's fifth season at the helm of the program.

April 20, 2011
Women's Basketball Summer Camp Registration Now Open
The University of Akron women's basketball team will be holding its annual summer camps this June.

April 19, 2011
Tecca Earns Academic All-MAC Recognition
Akron sophomore Rachel Tecca was named to the Academic All-MAC Team for the first time in her career, as announced by #$%^the conference office on Tuesday.

March 23, 2011
Women's Basketball Video Blog: Hanna Luburgh
Guard Hanna Luburgh (Zanesville, Ohio/Tri-Valley HS) will take you behind the scenes in the life of an Akron basketball player. From training sessions to road trips to home game preparations, you will see how the team deals with day-to-day life throughout the year.

March 10, 2011
Women's Basketball Falls 73-65 in MAC Quarterfinals
Despite a valiant effort by The University of Akron women's basketball team, top-seeded Toledo hung on to beat the No. 8 seed #$%^Zips 73-65 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

March 8, 2011
No. 8 Zips Face No. 1 Toledo in MAC Quarterfinals
For the second consecutive season, the University of Akron women's basketball team will play in the Mid-American #$%^Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

March 8, 2011
Four Zips Earn Conference Honors
Four Zips received Mid-American Conference honors this season, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.

March 5, 2011
No. 8 Zips Open MAC Tournament with No. 9 Western Michigan
The University of Akron women's basketball team will play host to Western Michigan on Saturday, March 5 in the opening round #$%^of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament. Tip-off at James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET.

March 5, 2011
Murphy, Tecca Lead Zips Over Western Michigan, 76-65
The University of Akron women's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference #$%^Tournament with a 76-65 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.

March 3, 2011
Women's Basketball Defeated by Kent State, 56-53
Despite a pair of double-doubles from Carly Young and Rachel Tecca, the Zips fell victim to a late Kent State rally in a 56-53 defeat to the Golden Flashes.

March 3, 2011
Women's Hoops To Face WMU in MAC Tourney First Round
The No. 8-seed University of Akron women's basketball team will play host to No. 9-seed Western Michigan on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET at Rhodes Arena.

March 2, 2011
Ask a Zip: Women's Basketball Senior Kara Murphy
Ever wanted the chance to ask a Zips' head coach or player a question about their program? Now is your chance. Sign up to follow Zippy on Twitter (@FollowTheRoo) and submit your question, which could be answered personally in a video message.

March 1, 2011
Women's Basketball Plays Host to Kent State on Senior Night
The University of Akron women's basketball team will celebrate Senior Night on Wednesday, March 2 as they play host to rival #$%^Kent State to wrap up the regular season.

February 26, 2011
Zips Fall 77-64 on the Road to Miami
Sophomore Rachel Tecca recorded her second straight double-double, but the University of Akron women's basketball team #$%^was down by Miami 77-64.

February 25, 2011
Women's Basketball Visits Miami on Saturday
After suffering a heart-breaking loss, the University of Akron women's basketball team will have to bounce back on the road at #$%^Miami to wrap up its regular season Mid-American Conference road games.

February 23, 2011
Last Second Shot Sinks Zips, 47-45
Lauren Prochaska hit a 3-pointer from the left corner with 0.2 seconds to go in the game and Bowling Green escaped Rhodes #$%^Arena with a 47-45 win.

February 21, 2011
Surging Zips Welcome East Leader Bowling Green on Tuesday
The University of Akron women's basketball team returns to Rhodes Arena to play host to Mid-American Conference East #$%^division leader Bowling Green on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

February 19, 2011
Zips Rally to Beat Ohio 59-57 for Fourth Straight Win
For the first time in 24 years, the University of Akron women's basketball team came out of the Convocation Center with a #$%^victory, as the Zips rallied to overcome an eight-point deficit to earn their fourth consecutive win, 59-57, at Ohio.

February 18, 2011
Women's Basketball to Tangle With Bobcats Saturday
Riding a three-game winning streak, the University of Akron women's basketball team will close a two-game road stint with Ohio #$%^on Saturday, Feb. 19. Tip-off at the Convocation Center is slated for 2 p.m. ET.

February 17, 2011
Murphy Breaks Scoring Record as Zips Win 71-67
In almost storybook fashion, Akron senior Kara Murphy became the Zips' all-time leading scorer on two crucial free throws in #$%^the final minutes that helped give Akron a gritty road victory over Buffalo, 71-67.

February 15, 2011
Zips Travel to Buffalo for Battle with Bulls
Returning to Mid-American Conference East division play, the University of Akron women's basketball team heads to Buffalo for #$%^a Wednesday night match-up at 7 p.m. ET on Feb. 16.

February 13, 2011
Records Fall as Women's Basketball Downs Ball State
Taylor Ruper broke the school record for 3-pointers made in a game as the Akron women's basketball team topped Ball State 78-65 on Saturday.

February 13, 2011
Women's Basketball Celebrates Alumnae Weekend
Over 20 former letterwinners were in town Friday and Saturday for the Second-Annual Akron Women's Basketball Alumnae Weekend.

February 11, 2011
Zips Wrap Up Cross-Divisional Play with Ball State
Kicking off a doubleheader on SportsTime Ohio, the University of Akron women's basketball team will play host to Ball State on #$%^Saturday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. ET, with the men's game to follow at 7:30 p.m.

February 9, 2011
Women's Basketball to Hold Alumnae Game Friday Night
As part of the University of Akron women's basketball alumnae weekend, the Zips will hold the 2nd annual alumnae basketball #$%^game Friday, Feb. 11 at Rhodes Arena.

February 7, 2011
Women's Basketball to Support Pink Zone Initiative
The University of Akron women's basketball team will be supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund with its annual Pink Zone game #$%^when it plays host to Ball State on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Rhodes Arena.

February 5, 2011
Zips Dominate Huskies, Claim 72-43 Road Win
Behind a total team performance on both ends of the floor, the University of Akron women's basketball team dominated #$%^Northern Illinois 72-43 for the program's first-ever win at NIU.

February 4, 2011
Akron Travels to Northern Illinois for Saturday Match-Up
Going for its first-ever win at Northern Illinois, the University of Akron women's basketball team will face off with the Huskies on #$%^Saturday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. ET.

February 3, 2011
MAC Leader Toledo Overtakes Zips, 58-49
Despite a one-point lead at halftime, the University of Akron women's basketball team could not topple Mid-American #$%^Conference overall leader Toledo on Wednesday night, falling 58-49 at Rhodes Arena.

February 3, 2011
Tecca Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
Akron sophomore Rachel Tecca was named to the Capital One Academic All-District Third Team for District 4, as announced #$%^by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday.

February 2, 2011
Tonight's Women's Basketball Game Still On Schedule
Despite the closing of the University of Akron's campus due to weather, tonight's women's basketball game between Akron and #$%^Toledo will still be played at 7 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena.

February 1, 2011
Women's Basketball Welcomes MAC West Leader Toledo
After wrapping up its Michigan road trip, the University of Akron women's basketball team plays host to Toledo, the Mid- #$%^American Conference West division leader, Wednesday, Feb. 2.

January 29, 2011
Chippewas Take Down Zips, 74-62
Sophomore Rachel Tecca recorded 21 points on 10-for-13 shooting, but Central Michigan (13-7, 5-3 MAC) proved too much #$%^for Akron (9-11, 2-6 MAC) Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 74-62 victory at home.

January 28, 2011
Akron Ends Road Trip at Central Michigan
Coming off its best shooting performance of the season, the University of Akron women's basketball team concludes its two- #$%^game road trip on Saturday at Central Michigan.

January 27, 2011
Akron's Hot Shooting Downs Western Michigan, 77-66
For only the second time in program history, the University of Akron women's basketball team earned a win at Western #$%^Michigan, 77-66.

January 25, 2011
Zips to Battle Broncos Wednesday Night
Beginning a two-game road swing with Mid-American Conference West division opponents, the University of Akron women's #$%^basketball team will take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

January 23, 2011
Zips' Comeback Falls Short to EMU, 56-51
Despite a furious second half comeback, The University of Akron women's basketball team fell to visiting Eastern Michigan #$%^Saturday evening at James A. Rhodes Arena 56-51.

January 21, 2011
Akron Welcomes Eastern Michigan on Saturday
Opening a Saturday doubleheader on SportsTime Ohio, the University of Akron women's basketball team (8-9, 1-4) will play #$%^host to MAC West division foe Eastern Michigan (12-7, 3-2) at 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 22.

January 20, 2011
Akron Drops Road Rivalry Game to Kent State, 72-55
Sophomore forward Rachel Tecca recorded her third consecutive double-double and her eighth of the season, but the #$%^University of Akron women's basketball team (8-9, 1-4) could not overcome a poor second half start against Kent State (14-3, #$%^5-0), falling 72-55 at the M.A.C. Center Wednesday night.

January 18, 2011
Zips to Face Rival Kent State Wednesday Night
The University of Akron women's basketball team (8-8, 1-3) will make the short trip to Mid-American Conference rival Kent #$%^State (13-3, 4-0) on Wednesday, Jan. 19 for a 7 p.m. ET contest.

January 15, 2011
Comeback Falls Short as Zips Lose to Miami 68-63
Despite a second half comeback, the University of Akron women's basketball team (8-8, 1-3) fell to Miami (10-7, 2-2) at home #$%^68-63.

January 14, 2011
Women's Basketball Places 10 on Dean's List
The University of Akron women's basketball team performs both on the court and in the classroom, as the Zips boast 10 #$%^players on the Dean's List for Fall 2010.

January 14, 2011
Miami Comes to Town for Saturday Afternoon Showdown
Coming off a tough loss at Bowling Green, the University of Akron women's basketball team (8-7, 1-2) will play host to the #$%^Miami RedHawks (9-7, 1-2) on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. ET.

January 13, 2011
Zips Lose Battle to Bowling Green, 90-72
The University of Akron women's basketball team gave the six-time defending conference champion all it could handle on the #$%^road Wednesday night but fell to a hot-shooting Bowling Green team 90-72.

January 11, 2011
Akron Faces MAC Road Test at Bowling Green
After notching its first league win at home on Saturday, the University of Akron women's basketball team (8-6, 1-1) will face its #$%^first Mid-American Conference road test on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at Bowling Green (14-1, 2-0).

January 8, 2011
Tecca, Murphy Lead Zips Past Bobcats, 54-45
Earning its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season, the University of Akron women's basketball team (8-6, 1-1) #$%^downed Ohio (4-11, 0-2) at Rhodes Arena, 54-45.

January 7, 2011
Zips Play Host to Ohio on Saturday
Looking to get back on track, the University of Akron women's basketball team (7-6, 0-1) will play host to Ohio (4-10, 0-1) at #$%^Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 12 p.m. ET.

January 6, 2011
Brown, Bulls Too Much for Zips
Behind 28 points from senior Kourtney Brown, Buffalo (8-6, 1-0) defeated Akron (7-6, 0-1) 61-45 at Rhodes Arena in the Mid- #$%^American Conference opener for both teams.

January 4, 2011
Women's Basketball to Open League Play with Buffalo on Wednesday
To open Mid-American Conference play, the University of Akron women's basketball team will welcome Buffalo to Rhodes #$%^Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET.

January 2, 2011
Akron Falls at Temple, 81-60
In the first game of 2011, the Akron women's basketball team fell to a hot-shooting Temple team on the road, 81-60.

December 31, 2010
Women's Basketball to Take on Temple in Sunday Road Contest
In the last game before Mid-American Conference play, the University of Akron women's basketball team will travel to #$%^Philadelphia to take on Temple Sunday, Jan. 2 at noon ET in McGonigle Hall.

December 27, 2010
Tuesday?s Women?s Basketball Game Has Been Canceled
Tuesday night's women's basketball game against Providence has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

December 19, 2010
Zips Cruise Past Arrows, 102-45
With their largest offensive output since 1983, the Akron women's basketball team rolled over Ursuline College 102-45 on #$%^Sunday at Rhodes Arena.

December 18, 2010
Women's Basketball to Host Ursuline College on Sunday
Before breaking for the holidays, the Akron women's basketball team will face Ursuline College at Rhodes Arena at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 19.

December 17, 2010
Zips Gut Out Road Win at Youngstown State, 70-56
On a cold night in Youngstown, the Zips withstood a late charge from Youngstown State to earn a hard-fought road victory, 70- #$%^56.

December 15, 2010
Zips Travel to Youngstown State for Thursday Night Match-Up
Fresh off a home victory over Cleveland State last Saturday, the University of Akron women's basketball team will make the #$%^short trek down the road to take on Youngstown State Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. ET at the Beeghly Center

December 11, 2010
Zips Defeat Vikings in Close Contest, 73-64
The University of Akron women's basketball team handed Cleveland State its second loss of the season at Rhodes Arena on #$%^Saturday, defeating the Vikings 73-64.

December 10, 2010
Women's Basketball Welcomes Cleveland State on Saturday
After breaking for finals, the University of Akron women's basketball team returns to action on Saturday, welcoming Cleveland #$%^State to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 2 p.m. ET tip off.

December 4, 2010
Women's Basketball Falls To Wright State, 71-64
Rachel Tecca scored 19 points and Kara Murphy had 15 points and 13 boards as the UA women's basketball team lost 71-64 to Wright State on Saturday.

December 3, 2010
Homestand Continues for Women's Basketball Saturday
The University of Akron women's basketball team will continue its three-game homestand Saturday by welcoming Wright State to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 2 p.m. tip off.

December 2, 2010
Women's Basketball Falls Short Against Duquesne
The Zips battled back from a 20-point deficit in the second half, eventually cutting the lead to seven before falling to Duquesne 69-58 Wednesday night at Rhodes Arena.

November 30, 2010
Women's Basketball To Open Three-Game Homestand Wednesday
Off to its best start since 1995-96, The University of Akron women's basketball team will open a three-game homestand Wednesday when Duquesne comes to the JAR.

November 29, 2010
Tecca Named MAC East Division Player of the Week
University of Akron sophomore Rachel Tecca has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week for women's basketball.

November 28, 2010
Women's Basketball Downed by SMU
Despite having four players score in double figures, The University of Akron women's basketball team was downed by Southern Methodist, 75-67, in the final game of the SMU Thanksgiving Tournament Saturday evening.

November 27, 2010
Women's Basketball Claims Overtime Win Over Georgia Southern
After letting a big second half lead slip away, ZIps bounced back to out-score Georgia Southern 24-11 in overtime to claim a 94-81 win in the first game of the SMU Tournament.

November 25, 2010
Women's Hoops Heads South for Thanksgiving Tourney
The University of Akron women's basketball team will have a busy holiday as it heads to Dallas, Texas, for SMU's Hoops for the Cure Thanksgiving Tournament.

November 24, 2010
Women's Basketball Handles Robert Morris, 88-60
Rachel Tecca had 30 points and 12 rebounds in helping the Akron women's basketball team to an 88-60 win over Robert Morris on Tuesday.

November 22, 2010
Women's Basketball Continues Homestand Tuesday vs. RMU
The University of Akron women's basketball team will host Robert Morris Tuesday night at James A. Rhodes Arena.

November 21, 2010
Late Rally Lifts Women's Hoops Past Niagara, 77-58
Rachel Tecca and Kara Murphy each scored a game-high 20 points to lead the UA women's basketball team to a 77-58 win over Niagara on Sunday.

November 20, 2010
Women's Hoops Readies for Home Opener Versus Niagara
After splitting the first two games on the road, The University of Akron women's basketball team will host Niagara in its home opener Sunday at 2 p.m.

November 19, 2010
Akron to Host ?Keep Your Head in The Game? Fundraiser
University of Akron senior Kara Murphy and The University of Akron Athletics Department will be giving back when the Zips host Niagara Sunday at 2 p.m.

November 18, 2010
Women's Basketball Downs IUPUI, 70-49
The UA women's basketball team defeated IUPUI on the road by a score of 70-49 Wednesday evening in Indianapolis.

November 17, 2010
Wednesday's Women's Basketball Game to Air Live on 640 AM
Wednesday's UA women's basketball game at IUPUI will be broadcast live on 640 AM.

November 16, 2010
Women's Basketball Falls in Season Opener to IPFW
The UA women's basketball team received a game-high 21 points from sophomore Rachel Tecca, but fell on the road to IPFW, 69-54, in the season-opener Monday evening.

November 16, 2010
Women's Basketball to Face IUPUI Wednesday
The University of Akron women's basketball team will wrap up its brief two-game road trip to start the season at IUPUI Wednesday. The Zips and Jaguars will tip off at 7 p.m.

November 14, 2010
Women's Basketball to Open Season at IPFW Monday
The University of Akron women's basketball team will officially tip off the 2010-11 campaign Monday at IPFW.

November 11, 2010
Women's Basketball Announces 2011-12 Signing Class
Jodi Kest, the 2009-10 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year, announced the signings of Brittani Thomas and Candace Martino to NLI's Thursday.

November 6, 2010
Women's Basketball Takes Down Ashland, 68-49
Fueled by a 15-0 run to close out the first half, the Zips rolled to a 68-49 exhibition victory over Ashland Saturday afternoon at James A. Rhodes Arena.

November 5, 2010
Women's Basketball to Host Ashland In Exhibition Saturday
The Zips will take to the court for the first time when Ashland University comes to Rhodes Arena Saturday for an exhibition game starting at 2 p.m.

October 27, 2010
Women's Basketball Picked to Finish Fourth In Preseason Poll
The Zips were picked to finish fourth in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference in a preseason poll of league coaches and media members.

October 27, 2010
Kest MAC Women's Basketball Coaches Media Call Transcript
Read a transcript of Coach Kest's media call Wednesday as part of the MAC's preseason teleconference.

October 7, 2010
Women's Basketball Holds First Practice of 2010-11 Season
Fresh off it best season in program history, the UA women's basketball team held their first official practice of the 2010-11 season Thursday in Rhodes Arena.

August 26, 2010
Women's Basketball Releases 2010-11 Schedule
The Zips will face as many as six non-conference opponents that competed in the postseason last year as part of a challenging 2010-11 schedule.

August 7, 2010
Sam Dixon Joins Akron Women's Basketball Staff
UA head women's basketball coach Jodi Kest announced Saturday that Sam Dixon will join the Zips' staff in 2010-11 as an assistant coach.

June 24, 2010
Murphy Among Prospects Listed in 2011 WNBA Mock Draft
Soon-to-be senior Kara Murphy, who will have the opportunity to become the Zips' all-time leading scorer next season, has been listed in a recent WNBA mock draft for 2011.

June 15, 2010
Women's Basketball Summer Camp Underway
The University of Akron women's basketball team began their instructional summer camp this week at Rhodes Arena.

June 14, 2010
2009-10 Year in ROO-view: Women's Basketball
The UA women's basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in school history last March.