clarkwgriswold Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 The top two teams in the MAC face off Friday night at 9:00 p.m. in the JAR as the Toledo Rockets come in to face the Zips. The Rockets come in at 8-1 in the MAC with their only loss at Mount Pleasant on January 19th. Ra’Heim Moss, a 6’4” junior guard, leads Rockets scoring at 16.3 ppg while also pulling down 5.5 rpg. 6’2” junior guard Dante Maddox Jr. scores 15.6 ppg. 6’2” junior guard Tyler Cochran leads rebounding at 6.6 rpg and is the team’s leading scorer at 13.3 ppg. The team has two freshman, 6’7” freshman forward Javan Simmons and 6’1” guard Sonny Wilson that are the team’s 4th and 5th leading scorers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Gonna be a good one! I like the 9pm start for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 The way I see it is Toledo is Akron's only real competition in the MAC this season. Earlier in the year Kent looked like they had a solid team, but their wheels have since fallen off. That's not to say other teams aren't capable of beating us come March. Wacky things can happen in single elimination games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 47 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: Gonna be a good one! I like the 9pm start for this one I'm old. I hate it. Keeps me up past my bedtime. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Toledo #1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 This is going to be a heck of a game. I'm hoping a big crowd comes out despite the late start. Unless a significant injury happens to one of the teams, I do think this will be a MAC Championship preview. Also, with Kent hovering around the 7-8 spot I'll say this - I have no interest in drawing them in Cleveland. Anything can happen in a rivalry game, even when one roster is clearly better than the other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: This is going to be a heck of a game. I'm hoping a big crowd comes out despite the late start. Unless a significant injury happens to one of the teams, I do think this will be a MAC Championship preview. Also, with Kent hovering around the 7-8 spot I'll say this - I have no interest in drawing them in Cleveland. Anything can happen in a rivalry game, even when one roster is clearly better than the other. I'd love to see KSUcks left out of the MACT altogether 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 15 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: I'd love to see KSUcks left out of the MACT altogether Wouldn't that be something? The Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse would be the cleanest it's been in a long time for the MAC tourney if that were to happen. Fans wouldn't have that distinct PCCC stench to deal with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Wouldn't that be something? The Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse would be the cleanest it's been in a long time for the MAC tourney if that were to happen. Fans wouldn't have that distinct PCCC stench to deal with. It'd be fantastic. One of Ball State, EMU, Buffalo, or NIU would have to pass them. I'd guess Ball State the best possibility of the four. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Yeah why would Toledo be #1? We have the same conference record, and a better overall record. But honestly, I'd prefer to play out of the bottom of that specific bracket than the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said: Yeah why would Toledo be #1? We have the same conference record, and a better overall record. But honestly, I'd prefer to play out of the bottom of that specific bracket than the top I'm assuming it has to do with head-to-head vs common opponents. Toledo's loss is to CMU whom we haven't played yet. Akron's lone loss is to Miami whom Toledo beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: The top two teams in the MAC face off Friday night at 9:00 p.m. in the JAR as the Toledo Rockets come in to face the Zips. The Rockets come in at 8-1 in the MAC with their only loss at Mount Pleasant on January 19th. Ra’Heim Moss, a 6’4” junior guard, leads Rockets scoring at 16.3 ppg while also pulling down 5.5 rpg. 6’2” junior guard Dante Maddox Jr. scores 15.6 ppg. 6’2” junior guard Tyler Cochran leads rebounding at 6.6 rpg and is the team’s leading scorer at 13.3 ppg. The team has two freshman, 6’7” freshman forward Javan Simmons and 6’1” guard Sonny Wilson that are the team’s 4th and 5th leading scorers. Thanks for posting the time. Last night on the telecast of the Zips game they indicated the start was at 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetg10 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 We need to get a big crowd for this one. Toledo has owned us over the years. We need to turn that around starting Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 54 minutes ago, 1981 grad said: Thanks for posting the time. Last night on the telecast of the Zips game they indicated the start was at 7. They were probably distracted by EMUs "White Out" 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Reslife4Life said: Yeah why would Toledo be #1? We have the same conference record, and a better overall record. But honestly, I'd prefer to play out of the bottom of that specific bracket than the top Overall record is irrelevant in conference standings. They are obviously ahead on one of the MAC tie-breakers, but I really don't care to take the time to figure out which one it is. We play them twice still so it will be decided on the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: I'm assuming it has to do with head-to-head vs common opponents. Toledo's loss is to CMU whom we haven't played yet. Akron's lone loss is to Miami whom Toledo beat. This is the conclusion I came to as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Reslife4Life said: Yeah why would Toledo be #1? We have the same conference record, and a better overall record. But honestly, I'd prefer to play out of the bottom of that specific bracket than the top When we get in late February, I will post the MAC tournament simulator. you can play out all the remaining MAC games to see how the teams will be seeded in different scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, feetg10 said: We need to get a big crowd for this one. Toledo has owned us over the years. We need to turn that around starting Friday night. Owned the Zips except in MAC tournament. But, yeah, I, like everyone else, am tired of losing to them at the JAR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Received this from Akron Athletics: Akron Athletics Parking Update for Friday, February 2nd. With Akron Athletics hosting the 20th Annual Akron Invitational for Indoor Track and Field as well as Men's Basketball vs Toledo on Friday, February 2nd, please follow the below parking guidelines. For the Indoor Track and Field Meet, please park in Lots 6, 9, or 10 and follow the designated parking guidelines and applicable fees for each lot. For the Men's Basketball game, please park in your designated lot on your parking pass or in Lot 1 and follow the designated guidelines and applicable fees for this lot. Click here to purchase tickets for Men's Basketball vs Toledo. Reminder: The Men's Basketball game vs Toledo is scheduled to tip-off at 9pm on Friday, February 2. If you received or purchased tickets for the Men's Basketball game vs Toledo prior to the date change, those tickets will still be valid for entry to the game. For questions, please contact the Akron Athletics Ticket office at 888-992-5766 or tickets@uakron.edu Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csims0917 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Today feels like the calm before the storm. Hopefully the t shirts help bring more students and fans! Hope they have a good design too. GO ZIPS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I'm feeling buzz for this game. Hope it translates into butts in the seats tomorrow p.m. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewbrooman1 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 On 1/31/2024 at 7:56 PM, Zippy87 said: Received this from Akron Athletics: Akron Athletics Parking Update for Friday, February 2nd. With Akron Athletics hosting the 20th Annual Akron Invitational for Indoor Track and Field as well as Men's Basketball vs Toledo on Friday, February 2nd, please follow the below parking guidelines. For the Indoor Track and Field Meet, please park in Lots 6, 9, or 10 and follow the designated parking guidelines and applicable fees for each lot. For the Men's Basketball game, please park in your designated lot on your parking pass or in Lot 1 and follow the designated guidelines and applicable fees for this lot. Click here to purchase tickets for Men's Basketball vs Toledo. Reminder: The Men's Basketball game vs Toledo is scheduled to tip-off at 9pm on Friday, February 2. If you received or purchased tickets for the Men's Basketball game vs Toledo prior to the date change, those tickets will still be valid for entry to the game. For questions, please contact the Akron Athletics Ticket office at 888-992-5766 or tickets@uakron.edu Go Zips! What do you suppose they're charging for parking for track meet in Lot 10? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 (edited) GameDay. Primetime. The Deuce. Regular season MAC title on the line - this is like Kowalchoke's National Championship. Go Zips! Edited February 2 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 15 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: I'm feeling buzz for this game. Hope it translates into butts in the seats tomorrow p.m. My prediction- Joe and Flo Show 4,125 butts in seats. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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