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Senior Anita Brown (Warren, Ohio) and junior Hannah Plybon (Orrville, Ohio) combined to score 49 points to spark Akron (9-7, 3-2 MAC) to a 69-61 road victory past Buffalo (10-6, 2-3 MAC) on Saturday, Jan. 16. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

AKRON, Ohio – The 15th ranked Akron rifle team is set to begin the second half of its competition season in Morgantown, W. Va., against the first ranked West Virginia rifle squad on Sunday, Jan. 17. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron women's tennis team continued the second day of action at the Nishan Vartabedian Spring Invitational, seizing two victories over #52 Marshall at the University of Pittsburgh’s Alpha Tennis and Fitness Center on Saturday. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron men’s basketball team had trouble finding the bottom of the net against Toledo at Savage Arena on Friday evening. As a result, Akron suffered its second Mid-American Conference loss, 78-64. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron women's tennis team opened the spring portion of its schedule winning three doubles matches and claiming two singles wins against top MAC contender Miami (OH) on Friday in the Nishan Vartabedian Spring Invitational at the University of Pittsburgh. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Akron continues its two-game road swing traveling to Buffalo, N.Y., for a Saturday, Jan. 13, matinee showdown versus Buffalo. Game time at Alumni Arena is slated for 1 p.m. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

After a month away from competition and a training trip in Florida, the Akron swimming and diving team returns to the pool for a head-to-head meet with Youngstown State on Saturday, January 16 at the Beeghly Natatorium. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron men’s basketball team continues Mid-American Conference play, traveling to Toledo, Ohio to play West Division rival Toledo on Fri., Jan. 15 at Savage Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Akron men's soccer sophomore Richie Laryea (Toronto, Ontario (Canada)) became the 11th Zip to have his name called during the first round of the MLS SuperDraft with his selection seventh overall in the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday, Jan. 14, by Orlando City Soccer Club. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron women's tennis team has been tabbed to finish seventh in Mid-American Conference play this spring, the league announced on Thursday. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The Akron men's and women's track and field teams will open their indoor campaign this weekend as the Zips will participate in a pair of meets this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Akron athletics director Larry Williams and women's basketball head coach Jodi Kest will be on this week's edition of Zips Live, presented by Lee Hyder and Associates, at Johnny J's Pub and Grille in the Valley from 7-8 p.m. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Senior Anita Brown (Warren, Ohio) led four Akron (8-7, 2-2 MAC) players scoring in double figures with a 23-point, seven-rebound performance, to spark the Zips to only their second-ever triumph at Bowling Green (5-8, 1-3 MAC), 71-55, on Wednesday, Jan. 13. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron football team learned its home and away opponents for the eight-game Mid-American Conference portion of the 2016 season, the league office announced on Wednesday. Dates, times, and broadcast information for those matchups will be released at a later date. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron men’s basketball team dropped its first game since Nov. 24 at Central Michigan on Tuesday night. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Zips’ Athletics announced start times for the remaining January men's basketball games for Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

With four of its next five games away from James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron opens a two-game road swing traveling to Bowling Green, Ohio, for a Wednesday, Jan. 13, showdown versus Bowling Green. Game time at the Stroh Center is slated for 7 p.m. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron men?s basketball team continues Mid-American Conference play, traveling to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to play West Division rival Central Michigan View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Former University of Akron standout and reigning World Champion Shawn Barber highlighted the performances at the fourth annual Akron Pole Vault Convention on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Stile Athletics Field House, capturing the men's title with a jump of 18-8 1/4 (5.70m). View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Senior DiAndra Gibson (Ravenna, Ohio) poured in a career-high 21 points and senior Megan Barilla (Fairview Park, Ohio) dished out eight assists, but Mid-American Conference West Division opponent Central Michigan (8-6, 2-1 MAC) proved to be too much for Akron (7-7, 1-2 MAC) in a 97-77 loss Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9, at James A. Rhodes Arena. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Despite struggling offensively in the second half, a strong first half performance and tough defensive play down the stretch was enough to propel the University of Akron men’s basketball team to its tenth consecutive victory, 62-53, against Western Michigan Friday night at James A. Rhodes Arena. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Akron returns home this weekend as the Zips welcome Central Michigan to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 2 p.m. matinee affair on Saturday, Jan. 9. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

Zips’ fans will have two opportunities at upcoming men’s basketball games to view and take photos with the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl trophy. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

The University of Akron men's basketball team continues Mid-American Conference play, hosting Western Michigan on Fri., Jan. 8 at James A. Rhodes Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. View the full article at www.GoZips.com

University of Akron men's soccer sophomore Richie Laryea (Toronto, Ontario (Canada)) was rewarded for his stellar campaign when Major League Soccer announced the 2016 Generation adidas class on Wednesday, Jan. 6, confirming the signing of five talented NCAA underclassmen who will enter the professional ranks through the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas, on Jan. 14 in Baltimore, Maryland. View the full article at www.GoZips.com