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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.
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.
| 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 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 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.
| 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 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 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 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 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.
| 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 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 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 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 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 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.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - March 4 Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's win over Miami (Ohio), previews the regular season finale at Buffalo and the team's 20-win season accomplishment.
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 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.
| 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 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 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 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 | 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.
| 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 | 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | 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 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 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 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball takes on Buffalo Saturday in Play 4Kay game Two of the MAC East's top teams will face off at 2 p.m. at Rhodes Arena. Pink t-shirts will be available for $10 with all proceeds going toward the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - February 1 Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's win over Bowling Green and previews Saturday's home game against Buffalo.
January 31, 2013 | Women's Basketball Luburgh leads Women's Basketball to first win over Bowling Green since 2001 Hanna Luburgh had 25 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in Akron's gutsy 68-63 victory over Bowling Green.
January 30, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball opens three game homestand Thursday against Bowling Green Akron plays for its first victory over BGSU since 2001 at 7 p.m. at Rhodes Arena. Thursday is also Dollar Hot Dog night.
| General News Game Times, Promos Announced for Feb. 16 Basketball Doubleheader The Zips women's team will play Ball State at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the men's squad versus Bowling Green at 7:30 p.m.
January 26, 2013 | Women's Basketball Unbeaten Central Michigan hands Women's Basketball 92-69 loss Rachel Tecca scored 24 points and Sina King picked up her ninth double-double of the season to lead the Zips.
January 25, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball aims to snap Central Michigan's perfect MAC streak Saturday The Zips will play their last road contest before a three-game homestand when they take on 5-0 Central Michigan at McGuirk Arena at 2 p.m.
January 23, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball falls to Toledo at home, 77-65 Akron out-rebounded its opponent for the first time in four games, but it was not enough to give the Zips the edge they needed.
January 22, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball welcomes Toledo for midweek tilt Wednesday The Zips continue to play their way through the MAC West, hosting the Rockets at 7 p.m. at Rhodes Arena.
January 22, 2013 | General News Zips Athletics Announces 38th Annual Hall of Fame Class Zips Athletics and its Varsity "A" Association will induct nine people to the UA Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 15.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - January 22 Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's recent road trip and previews Wednesday's home game against Toledo.
January 19, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball suffers 84-77 setback at Western Michigan Akron tied the score at 70 with under two minutes to go, but could not convert a comeback down the stretch in its first conference loss of the year.
January 18, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball closes out road swing at Western Michigan Saturday Akron takes on WMU on the road at 2 p.m. Saturday, aiming to improve to 4-0 in the MAC for the first time in history.
January 16, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball wins 63-52 battle at Northern Illinois Akron turned a one-point halftime lead into its fourth-straight win to improve to 3-0 in the MAC.
January 15, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball takes on Northern Illinois on the road Wednesday Akron crosses over to the MAC West in search of its fourth straight win in DeKalb, Ill. Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - January 14 Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's 2-0 start in MAC play and previews the week's road contests at NIU and Western Michigan.
January 13, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Downs Kent State in PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge, 93-58 Four of Akron's starters scored in double figures en route to the biggest MAC victory in program history.
January 12, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball hosts Kent State in PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge Sunday The Zips return to Rhodes Arena for the first time in nearly a month to take on Kent State at 2 p.m.
January 11, 2013 | General News ESPNU Game Time; Special Promotions Announced for February 2 Doubleheader The women will face Buffalo at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the men's game against Ohio at 5 p.m. on ESPNU.
January 10, 2013 | Women's Basketball Balanced attack keys Women's Basketball's success in 81-54 win at Ohio Akron won its Mid-American Conference opener for the first time in 14 years Thursday night.
January 9, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Opens MAC Play Thursday at Ohio The Zips look to avenge last year's one-point overtime loss at the Convocation Center and bring home their 10th win of the season.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - January 7 Head Women's Basketball Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's win over Chicago State and the upcoming Mid-American Conference schedule.
January 3, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball puts away Chicago State on the road, 86-45 The Zips shot a season-best .547 from the field to improve to 9-4 on the year.
January 2, 2013 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball wraps up non-conference slate at Chicago State Thursday After a 14-day break, the Zips return to the floor for their last test before opening MAC play. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.
| Women's Basketball Zips Women's Basketball Update - December 21 Head Coach Jodi Kest talks about the team's progress and how the team is approaching the start of MAC play.
December 20, 2012 | Women's Basketball Youngstown State sneaks by Women's Basketball, 80-71 Four Zips scored in double figures but it would not be enough to overcome the team's 22 turnovers.
December 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball looks to bounce back at Youngstown State Thursday Akron travels to YSU for a 7:05 p.m. tip-off to continue the longest running non-conference series in program history.
December 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball closes out homestand with 90-59 loss to (16/15) Dayton Rachel Tecca led Akron with 13 points and six rebounds, and Hanna Luburgh added 12 points.
December 17, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball hosts (16/16) Dayton on the front end of Tuesday's doubleheader UD is the first nationally ranked team to visit the JAR since Jan. 3, 2007. Tip-off between the Zips and Flyers is set for 5:30 p.m. ET.
December 17, 2012 | Women's Basketball King Tabbed MAC East Player of the Week Junior forward Sina King scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Cincinnati for her sixth double-double this season.
December 15, 2012 | Women's Basketball King and Tecca team up to lead Women's Basketball past Cincinnati, 67-54 The win marks Akron's second victory over a Big East team this season.
December 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball looks for second Big East win over Cincinnati Saturday Akron's homestand against non-conference in-state opponents continues with a 2 p.m. clash against the Bearcats.
December 8, 2012 | Women's Basketball Buzzer beater doesn't fall, Wright State hands Women's Basketball 73-71 loss The Zips limited themselves to just six turnovers in the game and out-scored the Raiders 40-33 in the second half.
December 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball kicks off three game homestand Saturday against Wright State Akron welcomes the Raiders to Rhodes Arena at 2 p.m. in an effort to extend its winning streak to five.
December 6, 2012 | General News Zips Athletics Launches "Drive for 5" Fundraising Campaign Zips Athletics looks to double its Z-Fund membership to 5,000 and raise $5 million annually by 2015.
December 5, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball overpowers George Mason, 65-49, for fourth straight win Four of Akron's starters scored in double figures and Sina King picked up her fifth double-double of the year.
December 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball visits George Mason for mid-week contest The Zips look to spoil George Mason's 3-0 record at the Patriot Center as they play for their fourth-straight win.
December 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball Two-minute drill pays off for Women's Basketball in 81-72 win over Canisius Leading by two with two minutes to play, Akron scored seven points in 1:21 to preserve its sixth win of the season.
November 30, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball hosts Canisius Saturday The Zips return home to Rhodes Arena after two weeks on the road, seeking their third straight win.
November 29, 2012 | General News Game Times Announced for Basketball Doubleheader on Dec. 18 The women will play host to (23/22) Dayton at 5:30 p.m. ET while the men will face Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m., or 30 minutes following the women's game.
November 29, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Invites Kids to Take Over the JAR December 15 Kids ages 6-12 have the chance to shadow arena personnel on Saturday, Dec. 15.
November 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball off to its best start since 1995 with 103-57 win at Saint Peter's Five Zips finished the game in double-figure scoring as Akron shot over 50 percent from the field for the second consecutive game.
November 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball Luburgh Named MAC East Player of the Week In Akron's last two games, Hanna Luburgh has averaged 29.0 points and eight rebounds.
November 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball wraps up road trip Monday at Saint Peter's After a clutch win over a Big East team Saturday, the Zips look to finish the job in New Jersey.
November 24, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball takes down Big East foe Providence, 81-78 The Zips shot 50 percent from the field as a team, including 45.5 percent from beyond the arc to improve to 4-1 on the year.
November 23, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball kicks off East Coast swing at Providence Saturday Led by MAC East Player of the Week Rachel Tecca, the Zips will look to rebound from a one-point setback at St. Francis (Pa.)
November 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball Tecca Named MAC East Player of the Week In all three of Akron's games last week, Tecca shot a combined 24-of-38 (.632) from the field.
November 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball Late game surge not enough for Women's Basketball in 74-73 loss at St. Francis (Pa.) Hanna Luburgh exploded for a career-high 30 points but Akron was unable to complete its comeback down the stretch.
November 17, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball faces off against St. Francis in 'Battle of the Unbeatens' The Zips and the Red Flash will tip-off at 2 p.m. ET Sunday at DeGol Arena.
November 16, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball improves to 3-0 with 78-56 win over Bryant Fueled by a double-double by Rachel Tecca, Akron faced little resistance from Bryant on Friday.
November 15, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball to play two games in three days The Zips kick off their weekend series when they host Bryant on Friday at 7 p.m.
November 15, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Adds Four Players For 2013-14 Keanna Gary, Hannah Plybon, Alex Ricketts and Hannah Scipio have signed national letters of intent to join the program next season.
November 13, 2012 | Women's Basketball Tecca surpasses 1,000 career points as Women's Basketball outlasts Tennessee Tech Five Zips scored in double-figures in Akron's 78-67 road win.
November 12, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball travels to Tennessee Tech for first road test of the season Rachel Tecca needs just eight points Tuesday to reach 1,000 for her career.
November 10, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball tops Hiram in home opener, 83-24 The Zips built on 23 unanswered points to start the game to cruise to their first regular season victory of 2012-13.
November 9, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball hosts Hiram in regular season opener Saturday The Zips meet the Terriers for just the second time in program history. Tip-off is set for noon at James A. Rhodes Arena.
November 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Defeats Malone 85-54 in Exhibition Game Taylor Ruper led the Zips with five 3-pointers and a game-high 17 points.
November 2, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball set to host Malone in exhibition contest Saturday The Zips will open the front end of a men's/women's doubleheader with a 2 p.m. tipoff at Rhodes Arena.
October 31, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball picked third in East Division in MAC Preseason Poll Rachel Tecca was recognized as a Preseason All-MAC selection for the second straight season.
October 30, 2012 | General News Men’s and Women’s Basketball Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale Fans are now able to purchase tickets for 16 of the 18 men’s home contests and all 15 women’s contests.
October 29, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball releases 2012-13 promotional schedule The Akron women's basketball program officially announced its promotional schedule in conjunction with the "Finish" campaign.
October 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball Tecca projected to be taken 27th overall in 2013 WNBA Mock Draft by DraftSite.com The Akron forward was projected to be selected with the third pick in the third round by the Tulsa Shock.
October 24, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Takes Part in 2012-13 Media Day Head coach Jodi Kest, Rachel Tecca, Sina King and Taylor Ruper met with the media Wednesday to discuss the upcoming season.
October 23, 2012 | General News Akron Basketball to Kick Off 2012-13 Season with Annual Media Day Event The event, sponsored by Wentz Financial Group, is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET and will air live on 1350 AM and on MAC-Sports.com.
October 10, 2012 | General News Akron Basketball Media Day Set for Oct. 24 The men's and women's basketball teams will kick off the 2012-13 campaign with its annual media day beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET.
| General News Zips Athletics Honors Past And Present At Title IX Celebration The University of Akron honored its long and storied history of women's athletics Saturday at its Title IX celebration.
October 5, 2012 | General News Akron Basketball Open House Set for Oct. 20 The free event will begin at 4 p.m. ET and will lead up to the Akron volleyball team’s match against Central Michigan at 5 p.m. ET.
October 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball 'finishes' first practice of the 2012-13 season Seventh year head coach Jodi Kest and her squad have adopted the theme 'finish' to reflect their goals for the season.
October 3, 2012 | General News Akron Basketball to be Televised at Least Eight Times in 2012-13 The men will play on TV seven times while the women will have one game televised with the potential of nine more games added.
September 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball Jasmine Mushington Named Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Oberlin College A four-year letterwinner for the Zips and the 2011 MAC Co-Sixth Player of the Year, Mushington will join Oberlin head coach Kerry Jenkins' staff for the 2012-13 season.
| General News Vote For The Greatest Moment In Zips Women's Sports History Fans can now vote for their favorite moment in Zips women's sports history on Facebook!
| General News National Champions Smith, Compton To Speak At Title IX Celebration Zips Athletics will host a Title IX Celebration Saturday at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
| General News Zips Athletics Announces Top 40 Female Athletes In School History The top 40 female athletes of all time include all three of the Zips individual national champions and 22 All-Americans.
August 30, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball releases 2012-13 schedule The University of Akron's 2012-13 slate features contests with nine different opponents that played in postseason tournaments last year.
| Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Video Journal - Costa Rica Join Sina King and Kacie Cassell as they document the team's foreign tour to Costa Rica.
August 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Costa Rica Trip Wrap Up Final thoughts on the Zips' 2012 Foreign Tour as the team heads home to Akron Monday morning.
| General News Adrienne vs. Zips - Basketball Episode #6 of 6.The volleyball court is up next for former Zip Adrienne Steckel as she continues her challenge against Akron's best!
August 9, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball set to travel to Costa Rica The Akron women's basketball team will take on three Costa Rica national teams next week.
June 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball Melissa Jackson Promoted to Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach Jackson is set to begin her fifth year on coach Jodi Kest's staff this winter.
June 21, 2012 | Women's Basketball Kest Adds Glenn Box to Women's Basketball Coaching Staff The University of Akron head women’s basketball coach Jodi Kest announced the addition of Glenn Box to the Zips’ coaching staff Thursday.
June 20, 2012 | General News NCAA Releases Annual Academic Progress Rate Report Eight programs posted perfect scores in 2010-11 while 15 programs exceeded the NCAA multi-year average.
May 23, 2012 | Women's Basketball Sam Dixon Named Assistant Coach at Northwestern Women's basketball assistant coach Sam Dixon was named the assistant coach at Northwestern on Wednesday.
April 26, 2012 | Women's Basketball UA Women’s Basketball Signs Three During Late Signing Period Two guards and a center have signed National Letters of Intent and will join the Akron women’s basketball team this fall.
April 16, 2012 | Women's Basketball Ruper, King Named Academic All-MAC Taylor Ruper and Sina King were both named Academic All-MAC on Monday.
February 27, 2012 | General News Listen to Rembielak, Guzzardo, and Heuer on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
March 8, 2012 | Women's Basketball Ruper Named MAC Female Scholar Athlete of the Week University of Akron junior guard Taylor Ruper has been named Mid-American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Thursday.
March 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Hoops Falls to NIU in MAC Tournament Second Round The sixth-seeded University of Akron women's basketball team lost 61-60 to seventh-seeded Northern Illinois on Wednesday afternoon in a Mid-American Conference Tournament second round contest at Quicken Loans Arena.
March 6, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Takes on Northern Illinois in MAC Tournament Second Round Akron and NIU to face-off on Wednesday at the Q at 2:30 p.m.
March 6, 2012 | Women's Basketball Sina King Named Second Team All-MAC UA's Sina King and Taylor Ruper were both honored with post-season conference awards on Tuesday.
February 27, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
March 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Advances in MAC Tournament with 96-82 Win over Buffalo Ruper Breaks Career 3-Pointers Record and Kest Wins 300th Career Game as Akron rolls past the Bulls.
March 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Battles Buffalo Saturday in MAC Tournament First Round at Rhodes Arena Akron and Buffalo will do battle for the second time in five days Saturday, facing off in the first round of the 2012 MAC Tournament. Tip is at 2 p.m.
March 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball Stubbs Named MAC East Player of the Week Senior forward Ti’eshia Stubbs was named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week Thursday
| General News Download Your Zips Athletics Desktop Wallpapers Display your Zips Athletics pride with a computer desktop wallpaper of your favorite Akron team!
February 28, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Captures Senior Night Win Over Buffalo, 78-69 A clamp-down defensive effort in the final eight minutes of play propelled The University of Akron women's basketball team to a 78-69 win over Buffalo on Senior Night at Rhodes Arena Tuesday.
| Women's Basketball Keeping Up with Akron WBB - Episode 4
February 28, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Celebrates Seniors; Faces Buffalo in Regular Season Finale UA looks to secure a home game in the first round of the MAC Tournament with a senior night win over Buffalo Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the JAR
February 27, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
February 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Comeback at Kent State Falls One Point Short A comeback effort by The University of Akron women's basketball team fell one point short Saturday afternoon, as the Zips fell to rival Kent State, 77-76, at the M.A.C. Center.
February 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Looks For Season Sweep of Rival Kent State Saturday Akron makes the short drive to Kent Saturday to face the rival Golden Flashes. Tip-off at the MAC Center is 2:00 p.m.
February 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Falls to Miami (Ohio) in Wednesday Matinee, 84-76 The University of Akron women’s basketball team fell at Miami (Ohio) Wednesday afternoon, 84-76.
February 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Travels to Miami for Afternoon Game Wednesday UA takes on the Miami RedHawks at Millett Hall in Oxford Wednesday. Game time is set for noon.
February 20, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
February 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Loses 60-55 Decision to Bowling Green The Akron women’s basketball team hung tough against MAC leader Bowling Green Saturday afternoon, ultimately falling 60-55.
February 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Aim for Fourth Straight Victory Saturday vs. Bowling Green at Rhodes Arena UA hosts MAC leader Bowling Green on Saturday with the chance to win its fourth-straight contest. Tip time at Rhodes Arena is 2 p.m.
February 16, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Announces Summer Camp Info The University of Akron women’s basketball team has released its 2012 summer camp and shootout information information.
February 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Strong Second Half Gives Akron 71-65 Win Over Ohio The University of Akron women's basketball team overcame a nine-point half time deficit to take a 71-65 victory over Ohio at Rhodes Arena Tuesday night.
February 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Kids Takeover the JAR Saturday as Women’s Hoops Takes on Bowling Green The University of Akron women’s basketball team is offering youth the chance to take over Rhodes Arena and shadow arena staff on Feb. 18 as the Zips take on MAC East leader Bowling Green at 2 p.m.
February 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Looks for Third Straight Win Tuesday Against Ohio at Rhodes Arena Akron battles Ohio at Rhodes Arena Tuesday with the opportunity to even its MAC record and win its third straight. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
February 13, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
February 13, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Welcomes Back Alumnae Former Akron women’s basketball student-athletes made their way back to campus this past Friday and Saturday to participate in the annual Alumnae Weekend.
February 11, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Pulls Away from Western Michigan, 81-67 Hanna Luburgh and Carly Young lead Akron to an 81-67 win over Western Michigan as the Zips Play 4Kay.
February 10, 2012 | General News Parking Advisory for Saturday's Athletics Events on Campus With multiple sporting events scheduled on campus on Saturday, fans should allow for more time to park.
February 11, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Plays 4Kay Saturday Against Western Michigan UA looks to end cross division play on a high note Saturday, hosting Western Michigan at 5 p.m. ET.
February 8, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Don Pink in Play 4Kay Game Saturday at Rhodes Arena The University of Akron women’s basketball team will don pink jerseys Saturday, as the Zips take on Western Michigan in their Play 4Kay game. Tip time at James A. Rhodes Arena is 5 p.m.
February 6, 2012 | Women's Basketball King Named MAC East Player of the Week Sophomore forward Sina King earns weekly award after averaging 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in two games last week.
February 6, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
February 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Defeats Central Michigan, 97-87 Five players scored in double figures, led by Sina King’s game-high 19 points, as the Akron Zips defeated Central Michigan 97-87 in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday evening at Rhodes Arena.
February 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Begins Homestand Saturday Against Central Michigan After playing six of its last eight game away from Rhodes Arena, UA welcomes Central Michigan Saturday. The game starts a four game home stand for the Zips.
February 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Drops Road Decision to Toledo The University of Akron women's basketball team dropped a 71-60 road decision to Toledo on Wednesday night at Savage Arena.
February 1, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Finishes Off Road Heavy Stretch Wednesday at Toledo UA takes to the court against the defending WNIT Champion Toledo Rockets Wednesday at Savage Arena. The game ends a stretch that saw Akron play six of eight games on the road.
| General News Listen to Dambrot and Jackson on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
January 28, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Taken Down by Eastern Michigan The University of Akron women's basketball team was taken down by Eastern Michigan, 91-46, on Saturday at the Convocation Center.
January 28, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Hoops Travels to MAC West Leading Eastern Michigan Saturday Akron looks to rebound from a home loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday when they take on Eastern Michigan at the Convocation Center. Tip-off in Ypsilanti is at 2:00 p.m.
January 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Gets Clipped by Northern Illinois The UA women’s basketball team gave up a 72-66 decision to Northern Illinois in cross-divisional Mid-American Conference action on Wednesday night at Rhodes Arena.
January 25, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Faces Northern Illinois Wednesday at Rhodes Arena Akron takes on visiting Northern Illinois with the chance to win for the fourth time in the last five games Wednesday. Game time at Rhodes Arena is 7 p.m.
January 23, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Alumnae Weekend Set for Feb. 10-11 The UA women's basketball program will host its annual alumnae weekend on February 10-11, 2012
January 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Pick Up 78-70 Road Win at Ball State The Akron women’s basketball team tallied a 78-70 Mid-American Conference victory over Ball State at Worthen Arena on Sunday afternoon.
January 22, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Head to Muncie for Sunday Tilt with Ball State UA looks to get back to .500 in MAC play when they face the Ball St. Cardinals on Sunday. Tip-off at Worthen Arena is 1 p.m.
January 19, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Loses Overtime Thriller at Ohio A Tenishia Benson free throw with less than a second remaining in overtime pushed Ohio past Akron, 72-71, Thursday night.
January 18, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Looks for Third Straight Win Thursday at Ohio Akron travels to Ohio Thursday with a chance to win its third straight and climb above .500 in conference play. Game time at the Convocation Center is 7 p.m.
| Women's Basketball Keeping Up with Akron WBB - Episode 3 The team stays busy over the holiday break and begins MAC play with some strong performances.
January 16, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Guzzardo on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
January 14, 2012 | General News Zips Athletics Honors its Dean's List Student-Athletes During Saturday's men's basketball game, Akron Athletics honored its 2011 Dean's List student-athletes.
January 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Beats Rival Kent State, 68-62 The University of Akron women’s basketball team claimed a back-and-forth battle with rival Kent State Saturday, 68-62, at James A. Rhodes Arena.
January 14, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Hosts Kent State Saturday as Part of Wagon Wheel Challenge Rivals Akron and Kent State will each look for its second MAC win of the season Saturday, as they meet at Rhodes Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. at the JAR.
January 12, 2012 | General News Akron Basketball Plays Host to Doubleheader on Saturday The women will face Kent State at 1 p.m. ET while the men play host to Ohio on ESPNU beginning at 4 p.m.
January 11, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Pick Up MAC Road Win at Buffalo, 91-82 Taylor Ruper led five players in double-figures as Akron downed Buffalo, 91-82, Wednesday at the Alumni Center.
January 10, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Heads North to Face Buffalo Wednesday UA travels to Buffalo for a mid-week match-up with Buffalo on Wednesday. The game will air on 640 WHLO-AM.
January 9, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
January 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball Akron Upset Bid Comes Up Short at Bowling Green The University of Akron women’s basketball team saw its upset bid of defending Mid-American Tournament Champion Bowling Green fall short Saturday afternoon at the Stroh Center. Akron led by eight at the half, but fell by a final score of 62-58.
January 7, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Takes on Bowling Green on STO Saturday The UA women's basketball will travel to Bowling Green Saturday for a 12:00 p.m. game. The contest will air live on SportsTime Ohio and ESPN3.
January 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball Zips Fall in Overtime to Miami in MAC Opener Ti'eshia Stubbs nailed a buzzer-beating three to tie the game at the end of regulation before Miami would take the win, 95-85, at Rhodes Arena Wednesday.
January 3, 2012 | Women's Basketball Former Akron Standout Kara Murphy Signs with Swedish Club Umea Comets Former University of Akron standout Kara Murphy has signed a professional contract to continue her playing career with Umea Comets of the Swedish Damligan - the most competitive women’s league in Sweden. Murphy will join the team for the second half of the Damligan season.
January 4, 2012 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Opens MAC Play Against Miami at Rhodes Arena Wednesday Akron finishes a three-game home stand by opening Mid-American Conference play against Miami on Wednesday. The 7 p.m. games is the 1,000th in program history.
January 2, 2012 | General News Listen to Dambrot and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
December 30, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron Snaps Losing Streak with 82-48 Win Over Chicago State The University of Akron women’s basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak with a resounding 82-48 win over visiting Chicago State on Friday at james A. Rhodes Arena.
| Women's Basketball Keeping Up with Akron WBB - Episode 2 Follow the Zips on the road for a game in Pittsburgh.
December 30, 2011 | Women's Basketball Kest Goes Barefoot as Zips Take on Chicago State at Rhodes Arena Akron welcomes Chicago State to Rhodes Arena Friday. Coach Jodi Kest and her staff will coach the game barefoot in order to raise funds and awareness for Samaritan’s Feet. Game time for UA’s final nonconference game of the year is 7:00 p.m.
December 28, 2011 | Women's Basketball Zips Dropped by Providence, 78-65, at Rhodes Arena The University of Akron women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought decision to Providence at James A. Rhodes Arena, 78-65, Wednesday night.
December 27, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Entertains Providence Wednesday at Rhodes Arena Akron plays the first of three straight home games on Wednesday when Providence comes to Rhodes Arena. The game begins at 7:00 p.m.
December 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball Kest to Coach Barefoot Friday in Support of Samaritan’s Feet The University of Akron women’s basketball coach Jodi Kest will support the Samaritan’s Feet charity by coaching in her bare feet Friday (Dec. 30) as the Zips take on Chicago State at James A. Rhodes Arena. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
December 21, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Loses Back-and-Forth Battle at Robert Morris, 85-78 Taylor Ruper led Akron with 21 points. Jasmine Mushington and Carly Young scored 15 and 13 points, respectively.
December 20, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Travels to Robert Morris For Wednesday Morning Contest Akron looks to snap a 3-game losing streak Wednesday Morning at Robert Morris. Game time is 10 a.m.
December 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron Falls to Youngstown State, 78-72, at Rhodes Arena Sophomores Hanna Luburgh and Sina King each recorded career-highs in Sunday's loss at Rhodes Arena
December 16, 2011 | Women's Basketball Ruper and Young to Appear on ESPN 990's "She Got Game" Saturday Taylor Ruper and Carly Young are both set to appear with Ray Jeske on ESPN 990 Saturday.
December 16, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Hosts Youngstown State Sunday at Rhodes Arena Akron looks to snap a two-game skid Sunday when they host local rival Youngstown State at Rhodes Arena. Tip time is 2 p.m.
December 16, 2011 | General News Akron Basketball Announces $10 Ticket Special for Youngstown State Games The women play host to YSU on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET while the men take on the Penguins on Monday at 7 p.m.
December 14, 2011 | Women's Basketball Zips Comeback Effort Falls Short at Duquesne Akron cut a 17-point second half deficit to two before falling 77-70 at Duquesne on Wednesday.
December 13, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Travels to Duquesne for Wednesday Showdown The UA women's basketball team will be looking to get back to its winning ways on Wednesday at Duquesne. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.
December 10, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Falls to Florida State Florida State downed Akron 90-64 Saturday at Rhodes Arena. Rachel Tecca scored 21 points to lead the Zips.
December 8, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Battles Florida St. Saturday at Rhodes Arena Riding a four-game winning streak, UA's women's basketball team welcomes national power Florida State to the JAR on Saturday.
December 5, 2011 | Women's Basketball Rachel Tecca Named MAC East Player of the Week Tecca averaged 25.5 points per game and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting 71.4 percent in UA’s two wins.
December 5, 2011 | General News Listen to Kest and McFadden on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
| Women's Basketball Keeping Up with Akron WBB - Episode 1 Join women's basketball sophomores Hanna Luburgh and Carly Young on the road as the team celebrates Thanksgiving in Seattle.
December 3, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron Downs Saint Peter’s 87-50 for Fourth Straight Win With its fourth win in a row, The University of Akron women’s basketball team rolled over Saint Peter’s 87-50 on Saturday.
December 2, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Welcomes Saint Peter’s on Saturday The Zips are looking for their fourth-straight win on Saturday as they play host to Saint Peter’s at James A. Rhodes Arena.
November 30, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron Takes Care of Cleveland State on the Road, 84-74 With its third consecutive win, The University of Akron women’s basketball team defeated Cleveland State 84-74 at the Wolstein Center.
November 29, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Travels to Cleveland State on Wednesday Fresh off a title in Seattle, the Zips look to continue their two-game win streak at Cleveland State on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET.
November 28, 2011 | Women's Basketball Taylor Ruper Named MAC East Player of the Week Ruper was named MAC East Player of the Week for her standout performance at the Seattle University Thanksgiving Tournament.
November 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball Zips Defeat Seattle 85-74 to Claim Tournament Championship Junior guard Taylor Ruper earned tournament MVP honors, while classmate Rachel Tecca made the All-Tournament squad.
November 25, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron Takes Down Loyola-Chicago in Offensive Showdown, 97-86 The Akron women’s basketball team defeated Loyola-Chicago 97-86 in the opening game of the Seattle University Thanksgiving Tournament.
November 24, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball to Play Pair of Games in Seattle Akron is looking to get back in the win column with two games at the Seattle University Thanksgiving Tournament.
November 22, 2011 | Women's Basketball St. Francis (Pa.) Outlasts Akron in Overtime, 80-79 St. Francis (Pa.) took down The University of Akron women’s basketball team in overtime, 80-79, to earn its first win of the season.
November 21, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Faces St. Francis in Midweek Action The Zips look to bounce back against St. Francis (Pa.) on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. ET at James A. Rhodes Arena.
November 19, 2011 | Women's Basketball Drexel Downs Akron 67-60 in Preseason WNIT Finale The University of Akron women’s basketball team dropped a close 67-60 contest to Drexel Saturday night at James A. Rhodes Arena.
November 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball Tecca Powers Akron Past Howard in Comeback Win, 64-63 Rachel Tecca led The University of Akron women’s basketball team over Howard, 64-63, in the Preseason WNIT on Friday night.
November 17, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Faces Howard in Preseason WNIT Friday On Friday, Drexel and Detroit will face off in the opening game at 5 p.m., followed by Akron playing Howard at 7:30 p.m.
November 13, 2011 | General News Listen to Ianello and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
November 12, 2011 | Women's Basketball Akron to Host Consolation Rounds of Preseason WNIT The Zips will welcome Detroit, Drexel and Howard to Rhodes Arena for a four-game slate on Nov. 18 and 19.
November 11, 2011 | Women's Basketball No. 2 Notre Dame Takes Down Akron 81-61 The University of Akron women’s basketball team fell on the road at No. 2 Notre Dame 81-61 in a hard-fought contest.
November 10, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Inks Four to 2012 Class in Early Period The University of Akron women’s basketball program and head coach Jodi Kest have announced the signings of four student-athletes.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews UA Hoops Season Issue four of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.
November 9, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Opens Season at No. 2 Notre Dame in Preseason WNIT The Zips begin the 2011-12 campaign at preseason No. 2 Notre Dame as part of the Preseason WNIT.
November 5, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Cruises Over Ohio Dominican 97-43 To open the 2011-12 season, The University of Akron women’s basketball team took care of Ohio Dominican 97-43 in exhibition play.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 5 (Team Williams) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
November 4, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Begins Season with Ohio Dominican on Saturday The Zips begin the 38th season of Akron women’s basketball with an exhibition contest at home against Ohio Dominican University.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 4 (Team Mushington) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
November 3, 2011 | Women's Basketball Listen to Jodi Kest on the MAC Women's Basketball Preseason Teleconference Head coach Jodi Kest spoke to the media about the upcoming season as part of the MAC Women's Basketball Preseason Teleconference.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 4 (Team Williams) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
November 1, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Picked Third in East Division in MAC Preseason Poll In addition, junior forward Rachel Tecca was selected to the Preseason All-MAC Team.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 4 (Team Mushington) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 3 (Team Williams) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 3 (Team Mushington) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
| General News Men's and Women's Basketball Coaches the Guests on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 30, 2011 | General News Zips Tip Off Basketball Season with Successful Halloween Hoops Event Fan enjoyed games, food and other activities, including a costume contest and an autograph session with both squads and Zippy.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 2 (Team Williams) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 2 (Team Mushington) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 1 (Team Williams) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
October 26, 2011 | General News Akron Basketball Holds Media Day Event Nearly 75 people were on hand to hear about the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons.
| Women's Basketball :30 Seconds to Glory - Round 1 (Team Mushington) Watch to see if Team Mushington or Team Williams emerges victorious as Akron Women's Basketball presents: 30 Seconds to Glory!
October 25, 2011 | General News Watch Basketball Media Day Live Online The media day event can be viewed live online via web stream broadcast beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
October 24, 2011 | General News Halloween Hoops, Presented by Papa Johns, Set for Saturday, October 29 Admission and parking for the event is free of charge and festivities are scheduled to take place from 5-7 p.m. ET.
October 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball to Hold Coaching Clinic on Saturday The University of Akron women’s basketball program and head coach Jodi Kest will be holding a coaching clinic on Saturday, Oct. 22.
October 14, 2011 | General News Winter Sport Virtual Guides Now Available The University of Akron has added to its virtual guide feature on GoZips.com with the addition of guides for the winter sports, including men's and women's basketball, and women's swimming and diving.
October 14, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Finishes Second Week of Practice The University of Akron women's basketball team wrapped up its second full week of practice for the 2011-12 campaign.
October 11, 2011 | General News Akron Basketball to be Televised at Least Six Times in 2011-12 The men’s basketball team will play five televised games while the women’s basketball team will play in one televised game.
October 9, 2011 | General News Listen to Ianello and Kest on Monday's Zips Live Tune into SportsRadio 1350 AM on Monday from 7-8 p.m. ET for the latest edition of Zips Live.
October 7, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Wraps Up First Week of Official Practice Opening the 2011-12 season, The University of Akron women’s basketball team concluded its first week of official practice.
| Women's Basketball Akron Women's Basketball Team Lounge - Tour Tour the new women's basketball team lounge with forward Rachel Tecca.
August 25, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Announces 2011-12 Schedule Two early-season tournaments and 14 regular season home games at James A. Rhodes Arena highlight the 2011-12 schedule.
August 4, 2011 | General News Work on Basketball Team Lounges Nearly Complete The men's and women's team lounges received their furniture this week as the summer construction project nears its end.
July 28, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Top Three Fan Memories After reading all of the stories submitted online about the 2010-11 season, Zippy selected the top-three to share with Zips Nation.
July 25, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Submit Your Story for Zippy's Year in Roo-View Now it’s your turn Zips Nation. From now until 5 p.m. on Wednesday (July 27), you can submit your favorite stories from the 2010-11 season!
July 22, 2011 | General News Akron Athletics Launches “Stars and Stripes Ticket Program” Active, reserve and retired military members will be admitted free of charge to any Zips’ exhibition or regular-season home game.
July 19, 2011 | General News Akron Athletics Partners with IMG College Ticket Solutions The University of Akron Department of Athletics has agreed to a multi-year partnership with IMG College Ticket Solutions.
July 18, 2011 | Women's Basketball Zippy’s Top 10 Countdown: No. 5 Kara Murphy comes in at No. 5 after becoming the Zips all-time leading scorer.
July 12, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball Recognized by WBCA for Team GPA The University of Akron women’s basketball program was recognized by the WBCA for its 3.405 team GPA.
June 24, 2011 | General News Basketball Team Lounges Get Fresh Coat of Paint Construction inside Rhodes Arena continues to move forward as the men's and women's team lounges receive a fresh coat of paint and workers begin to install the amenities.
June 21, 2011 | Women's Basketball Women’s Basketball to Face Notre Dame in Preseason WNIT The University of Akron women’s basketball team will play at Notre Dame on Friday, Nov. 11 in the opening round.
June 10, 2011 | Women's Basketball Construction Inside Rhodes Arena Continues to Move Forward Work on the two team lounges for the UA men's and women's basketball teams has steadily moved along at the close of the fifth week of the project.
May 27, 2011 | Women's Basketball Rhodes Arena Renovations Beginning to Take Shape Construction inside James A. Rhodes Arena continues to more forward as crews begin to frame and drywall two team lounges for the Akron men's and women's basketball teams.
May 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball 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 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 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 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 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 | Women's Basketball 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 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 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 #$%^Zips 73-65 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
March 8, 2011 | Women's Basketball No. 8 Zips Face No. 1 Toledo in MAC Quarterfinals For the second consecutive season, the University of Akron women's basketball team will play in the Mid-American #$%^Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
March 8, 2011 | Women's Basketball 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 | Women's Basketball 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 #$%^of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament. Tip-off at James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET.
March 5, 2011 | Women's Basketball Murphy, Tecca Lead Zips Over Western Michigan, 76-65 The University of Akron women's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference #$%^Tournament with a 76-65 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
March 3, 2011 | Women's Basketball 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 Basketball 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 | Women's Basketball 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 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 #$%^Kent State to wrap up the regular season.
February 26, 2011 | Women's Basketball Zips Fall 77-64 on the Road to Miami Sophomore Rachel Tecca recorded her second straight double-double, but the University of Akron women's basketball team #$%^was down by Miami 77-64.
February 25, 2011 | Women's Basketball 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 #$%^Miami to wrap up its regular season Mid-American Conference road games.
February 23, 2011 | Women's Basketball Last Second Shot Sinks Zips, 47-45 Lauren Prochaska hit a 3-pointer from the left corner with 0.2 seconds to go in the game and Bowling Green escaped Rhodes #$%^Arena with a 47-45 win.
February 21, 2011 | Women's Basketball 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.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews Fall Sports Season Issue three of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.

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University of Akron Zips blog (Ohio.com / 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

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