Was looking at the stats in the MAC website. Fortunately, it is redesigned! The Zips rank #1 in defense by a significant margin. They are also #1 defensive shooting percentage. The issues are at the offensive end. These stats probably explain why our losses are so close. We are also #1 (or #12 as they have it) in holding our opponents to the lowest free throw shooting percentage??
Also, The Kittens are a turnover machine! Surprisingly, Akron is #4 in turnover margin. Buffalo and Toledo are at top in assist/turnover.