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Not that I want to drive any traffic away from this site, but I still find it crazy that the Zips fanbase seems so small and almost non-existent on social media. There's maybe 2-3 good twitter and instagram handles, with nothing on reddit. It would be cool if we could really build a decent following everywhere.

I couldn't stop laughing at their coach drawing up a play on his board with just over a second left, down 5. What play are you calling there? Nothing makes me happier than seeing these big schools get knocked off by underdogs. Except for Indiana tonight, go Hoosiers.

Hopefully Indiana can blow this game open in the second half. We are getting so close to never having to see Carry or Chris Payton ever again.

I wish there were a way to drop some of the dead weight and join up with some of the stronger schools from the AAC/CUSA/SunBelt to create a new conference. But of course it would never happen and I'd assume that because of our horrible football showings on the field and in the stands, no legit conference will ever be interested in adding the Zips.

The MAC will never be a two bid league if the season champs can't even win a game in the NIT.

Yikes talk about laying an egg in the biggest game of the year 😡

I was at their arena back in 2008 for a game and it was very underwhelming. Felt very similar to some D2-3 gyms I have been to. The renovations were a huge approvement aesthetically but almost makes it look smaller. Like what BG has. I think the Zips are in a better spot with Groce as a coach. We waited a long time for KD's teams to make the leap and it never happened. I'd expect Dukes fans (if there are any) to be waiting a long time as well.

Duquesne has been mediocre since the 70s. I think they had one or two NIT appearances since then. I'm sure they are happy to see a coach have a winning season. Which is hilarious because the rest of their sports are a joke and the athletic department puts all their money towards basketball since they have nothing else.

I had the Dukes in my parlay tonight. Really didn't think they'd lose to one of the worst A10 teams. ..and to think, KD went to that school for an easier path to the NCAA Tournament.

Came here to say the same thing. This game is flat out embarrassing and I actually think this is worse than the VCU game. At least they were a good team.

We really went from looking like the best team in the MAC, to the worst. As a Zips fan I'm not even surprised at this point.

Can't think of a more Akron thing to happen than follow up the biggest win of the season with two of the worst performances.

Zips are playing terrible. But calling fouls on us every possession is a complete joke. Guess we aren't allowed to rebound, go for steals, box out or set screens.

Well guess we were due for a clunker and this is definitely one of those. Going from that crowd Friday, to this has to be deflating for a team. What the heck are people doing on a Tuesday in Akron that they can't make it out?

Someone on the reddit post game thread said the same thing. I actually think he deserves a 10 year extension if not longer.

I don't understand why Akron fans don't get it. Keep seeing comments on how awesome the atmosphere was and what a great game it was to be at. But it could be like that every game. It was like that for soccer ten years ago. Didn't matter if we were playing a Big Ten team or Bowling Green, the place was packed. You can show up for more games, not just the one's against a cross town rival. This team deserves better crowds on a consistent basis.

😂 We wish. I think if you combine all the crowds from the previous home games together it might equal the crowd from last night.

Funny how the JAR keeps getting bigger as the game goes on. Started with a sold out crowd of 5,000, then 5,500, now 5,800.

Okay now let's finish strong and blow this open. Edit: Nevermind just gave up a 7 point run after posting this. Jinxed it.

"just because a team has more blocks, steals and better stats doesn't mean they have the better defense" What the heck is she talking about?

Amazing. I guess I was remembering incorrectly. He actually made two baskets that game 😂

Not sure I've ever hated a college basketball player more than Carry. He's such a cocky low life POS, I hope the Rowdies tear him apart all game. Wish I could find the video of him skipping his way down the court after he made his only bucket of the MAC championship game...while Kent was still losing.

I was literally just on the Akron bookstore website this morning and couldn't believe how horrible the selection is. All I really want is a nice Nike hoodie with the A logo on it and a decal for my car, but I guess that's just too much to ask for. Dicks, Fanatics and obviously the Nike store have practically nothing.

Were these announcers really talking about Buffalo running the MAC when they are practically down 20 at halftime?

If it's the Zips or Cavs I always add it to a parlay and pick an alt spread moving the opponent to like +10 or something. I figure either my team wins big or I win money.