AKRON ZIPS NEWS

Akron rallies in 2nd half for 39-34 upset of Northwestern

Akron rallies in 2nd half for 39-34 upset of Northwestern

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Streak over, Northwestern looks to bounce back against Akron

Northwestern hopes to avoid back-to-back losses when the Wildcats host Akron on Saturday, after having their nine-game win streak last week

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Nelson, Edwards lead Akron past Morgan State 41-7

Correction: Morgan St-Akron story

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Parrish leads as Akron downs Central Michigan 69-63 (Feb 10, 2018)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Eric Parrish scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Akron downed Central Michigan 69-63 on Saturday, snapping a four-game skid.

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Ball State outlasts Akron, red-hot Ivey 111-106, 2OT (Jan 27, 2018)

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) Tayler Persons and Tahjai Teague each scored 26 points, Trey Moses poked the ball away from Akron's red-hot Jimond Ivey with four seconds left and Ball State he...

JANUARY 27, 2018

Ivey has double-double, Akron rolls past N. Illinois 82-67 (Jan 20, 2018)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Jimond Ivey had 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as Akron rolled to an 82-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday.

JANUARY 21, 2018

Eastern Michigan finishes strong to beat Akron 63-49 (Jan 16, 2018)

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Elijah Minnie had 22 points, Paul Jackson added 20 and Eastern Michigan finished strong to roll over Akron 63-49 on Tuesday night for its second Mid-America...

JANUARY 17, 2018

Harris, Perkins net 17 each, lead Buffalo past Akron 87-65 (Jan 09, 2018)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Jeremy Harris and Nick Perkins scored 17 points apiece and C.J. Massinburg had a double-double to lead Buffalo to an 87-65 win over Akron on Tuesday night.

JANUARY 10, 2018

Davis leads W Michigan over Akron 87-75 in MAC opener (Jan 02, 2018)

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Josh Davis scored 26 points on 10-of-10 shooting, Thomas Wilder added 15 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, and Western Michigan beat Akron 87-75...

JANUARY 3, 2018

Duvivier, Ivey lead Akron past D-II Concord, 86-49 (Dec 29, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Malcolm Duvivier hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and six assists, Jimond Ivey also scored 24 points and Akron beat Division II Con...

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Davidson beats Akron 91-78 for 7th at Diamond Head Classic (Dec 25, 2017)

HONOLULU (AP) Freshman Kellan Grady made five 3-pointers and scored a season-best 30 points to help Davidson beat Akron 91-78 on Monday fo...

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Stephens hits buzzer beater, Princeton edges Akron 64-62 (Dec 23, 2017)

HONOLULU (AP) Myles Stephens kissed a shot off the glass as time ran out and Princeton scrapped past Akron 64-62 on Saturday in a game tha...

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Akron remains undefeated at home, beats MVSU 81-63 (Dec 16, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Daniel Utomi had 23 points while pulling down seven rebounds to help keep Akron undefeated at home as the Zips dominated the first half and cruised to an 81-63 w...

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Kiffin, Bowden match wits as Florida Atlantic faces Akron in Boca (Dec 19, 2017)

They play the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. But in Boca Raton, Florida, they are playing the "Son" Bowl.

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Utomi has 24 points, 13 boards, Akron gets by Chattanooga (Nov 28, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Daniel Utomi had 24 points with 13 rebounds as Akron remained undefeated at home, beating Chattanooga 75-70 on Tuesday night.

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Cunningham leads Dayton to 73-60 win over Akron (Nov 25, 2017)

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Josh Cunningham scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Dayton rallied in the second half to upend Akron 73-60 on Saturday night.

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Akron claims first MAC East Division title since 2005 (Nov 21, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Ulysees Gilbert returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half and Akron cruised to a 24-14 victory over Kent State on Tuesday ni...

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Nelson throws for 4 TDs, Akron beats Ohio 37-34 (Nov 14, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Kato Nelson was 22-of-38 passing for 322 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and added 45 yards rushing to help Akron beat Ohio 37-34 on Tuesday nigh...

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Utomi, Parrish help Akron rally past Cleveland State 67-57 (Nov 11, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Daniel Utomi hit four 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 20 points, Eric Parrish scored 17 points in his debut and Akron rallied from a 10-point, second-...

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Ragland, Young lead Miami (Ohio) past Akron 24-14 (Nov 07, 2017)

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) Gus Ragland threw three touchdown passes, Kenny Young had a combined 198 yards rushing and receiving, and Miami (Ohio) kept Akron from becoming bowl eligible wi...

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Woodson's 3 TDs lead Akron past Buffalo 21-20 (Oct 28, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Thomas Woodson was 21-of-29 passing for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and Akron beat Buffalo 21-20 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Woodside's 5 TD passes lead Toledo over Akron 48-21 (Oct 21, 2017)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) Logan Woodside tossed five touchdown passes and Toledo ran away from Akron 48-21 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2017

Akron holds off Western Michigan 14-13 a day after rainout (Oct 15, 2017)

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Thomas Woodson threw a TD pass, Manny Morgan ran in another score and Akron held off Western Michigan 14-13 on Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Park scores 3 times as Iowa State beats Akron 41-14 (Sep 16, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) With his long hair, full beard and lanky build, Jacob Park looks more like a rock star than a quarterback. He was both on Saturday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Iowa State travels to face Akron in Big 12-MAC showdown

AMES, Iowa (AP) Nothing says more about Iowa State's current place in the national landscape than the fact that it's playing a Mid-American Conference team on the road this weeke...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017