ZachTheZip

There were at least 7 3-second violation no-calls for OU. I'm not talking about the kind where they're in there for 4 seconds and get out, I'm talking about 6+ seconds in the paint just standing under the basket.

I've never done it myself, but my guess would be the FRAPS program.

The key to this game is to eliminate the second-half scoring drought. We had a big one against WMU that let them back in, same with EMU. We had those games well in hand, and if we just hit a couple of shots instead of going through a 6 minute drought, no amount of superman-like heroics from the other team's best player would have been enough to even make us sweat.

Well, if they play like they did today, Akron shouldn't have too much trouble beating them. Of course, for some reason opposing players play the games of their lives against us in this tournament.

Watch OU's last game against us.

The program was in place well before K.e.n.t. exited the tourney.This is a much better deal than the MAC-n-Cheese promo. Two boxes of EasyMac was getting to be around $7.00.Now it is a $1 lottery ticket.FYI - They sell lottery tickets @ a vending machine directly across from the Q ticket windows.I don't play the lottery...do instant tickets count for it, or does it have to be for an actual drawing?Instant tickets are what is being referred to. Just go get a $1 scratch-off ticket and you're in to the game if it's a loser. If you win, just buy another one with your newfound cash, and if you have trouble getting a losing ticket I don't think you'll be complaining too much .

I want Miami. I want revenge.

What good does being the best team in the regular season do for you when you can't play when it matters the most?The idea of conference tournaments is to send the team that plays their best at the right time. It's not always the one who played best over the course of the season.

They're desperate because without Can't they lose at least 8,000 fans worth of attendance.

Akron hires new marketing guy So he's now in charge of pretty much everything people complain about when it comes to being a Zips fan.

The Lady Zips are back in action Friday at 2:30 against Bowling Green. Be there.

I'll root for them in the NIT. After this season, pretty much all the players I associate with the team are gone. They'll struggle a lot next season.

I'll settle for doing the "winning team/losing team" chant with the four members of the O-Zone that bothered to show up. About seven Rowdies made their way down to the floor seats specifically to celebrate with OU fans.

I talked to some football players and they are going through a month-long "hell week" right now. They've never had it this tough before, and most of them acknowledge that it's a good thing. They expect to win the MAC East, even with Temple there.

It's true!Zips Ground Eagles, Advance to MAC Semifinals Courtesy: Akron Media Relations Release: 03/10/2010 Courtesy: Ernie Aranyosi CLEVELAND – The fourth-seeded University of Akron women's basketball team defeated fifth-seeded Eastern Michigan, 72-46, in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. With the win, the Zips (18-12) will next face top-seed Bowling Green in the semifinal round Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena. It is the just the second time Akron, which snapped a nine-game losing streak at the MAC Tourney, has advanced to the semifinals in school history.UA used a 21-8 run over the final nine minutes of the first half and the first two minutes after the half to break open up a tight game early on with the league's No. 1-ranked offensive unit. Akron, which leads the MAC in defense, held the Eagles (22-8) to their lowest output since the start of MAC play. Kara Murphy paced the Zips with 19 points.Ayla Guzzardo had the hot hand early, knocking down a pair of threes as the Zips and Eagles played to a 20-all tie midway through the first half. But back-to-back lay-ups by Rachel Tecca sparked an 18-8 run over the final nine minutes of the period as Akron rolled to a 38-28 lead at the break. Guzzardo was key to during that stretch, scoring seven points en route to a 13-point, first-half performance. The senior guard connected on 5-of-8 attempts from the floor, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. EMU's Tavelyn James led all scorers with 17 first-half points on 7-for-13 shooting. The Zips shot 44.1 percent (15-for-34) from the field as a team in the opening period while holding the Eagles to 37.5 percent (12-for-32). Akron scored eight of the first 10 points of the second half to push out to a 17-point lead, 47-30, and force a time out by EMU at the 16:13 mark. Baumgartner got the Zips started with a mid-range jumper, then split a pair of free throws on UA's next possession. Eastern Michigan's Chenise Miller answered with a pair of free throws, but four straight points from Murphy and a baseline jumper from Amber Witt gave Akron its largest advantage of the game to that point. Zips Notebook: Prior to Wednesday night's win, the UA's last victory at the MAC Tournament came during the 2001 season ... The Zips have now won three straight games against EMU and four of their last five ... Wednesday's win was UA's first against a West Division school in 12 attempts.

Is the gametracker right? Did we deliver a 72-46 beatdown to EMU? If so, then to the team! It's time to break through against BG!

If we hold on, the next game will be played on Friday at 2:30PM.

EMU is the most athletic team in the MAC, and if certain Zipsnation members are to be believed, athleticism is the end-all-be-all when it comes to basketball and there's not a thing you can to to beat a superior athletic team.

You got it! It's 47 to 30 early in second half. This one's about over.Sounds good so far, but I hope you'll forgive me if I don't stop worrying until the final whistle.

I think you might be leaving out Perry henry from your predictions.

Thanks for the update. You don't know how badly I wish I was there.Twitter and Facebook are blocked here, too. It's like sensory deprivation.

Akron needs to pour in on in the 2nd half. Open up as big a lead as they can so the starters can sit a little earlier.

Anybody know how many Rowdies are at the game? Headaviatorrowdy? AwesomeDude? mes102?

Is anybody able to listen to this on the radio? They blocked the sportsradio1350.com domain at work. First they take away my chance to see them in person and now this.

BG beats Miami 91-58. If we make it past EMU, this is the challenge Akron will have to face.