MAC 2025-26 SZN

[kreed5120]

TK is a terrific regular season coach. I just don't think his finesse style of play leads itself to winning in March when the level of physicality gets ramped up. You need guys diving on the court for loose balls or fighting off 2 defenders for an offensive rebound.

 

You see that kind of energy from Akron over the years and even Kent. It's no surprise those are two teams that you see consistently make it to the later rounds.

[zipinnc]

The Sweaters are kicking the crap out of Turdledo. I think I just saw someone in the stands wearing an Akron hat with the current logo. Is Bud funding a secret Harbaugh-Stallions scouting budget or does he just use interns?

[NWAkron]

CMU beat PCCC

[Zips1991]

14 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

CMU beat PCCC

I was traveling all day until now and just saw the CMU win. Great surprise!

[clarkwgriswold]

I think CMU may have found a winner in that new head coach.

[NWAkron]

1 minute ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I think CMU may have found a winner in that new head coach.

he will be TOS soon enough.

[Reslife4Life]

Might have to stay at rocket arena from 11-9pm on Thursday of the Mac tournament this year

[csims0917]

Been thinking of taking PTO that day😂

[NWAkron]

https://open.substack.com/pub/akronzippedup/p/akron-zips-mens-basketball-weekly-d31?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

 

Excellent post from Zipped Up. 

[Reslife4Life]

Buffalo and BG are on fraud watch until further notice

[MDZip]

UMass wins their second straight - albeit against some bottom feeders. 

[Reslife4Life]

Pretty good game Friday night with Toledo vs Kent

[csims0917]

Should be a Kent win. Empathize SHOULD. Lol

[Zips1991]

1 hour ago, Reslife4Life said:

Buffalo and BG are on fraud watch until further notice

BG has always been on fraud watch 😆

[Reslife4Life]

16 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

BG has always been on fraud watch 😆

I was told they are legit

[Reslife4Life]

After doing some research I believe we are actually tied with Duke for the longest home win streak, they haven't lost at cameron since their final home game against UNC in 2024. Same timeline for us except our loss was against Eastern Michigan 😑

[NWAkron]

26 minutes ago, Reslife4Life said:

After doing some research I believe we are actually tied with Duke for the longest home win streak, they haven't lost at cameron since their final home game against UNC in 2024. Same timeline for us except our loss was against Eastern Michigan 😑

St Thomas is #1 and unfortunately tied with Travis as well for 2nd.

[Zips1991]

50 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

St Thomas is #1 and unfortunately tied with Travis as well for 2nd.

Yep, here is the current list: https://www.warrennolan.com/basketball/2026/stats-streaks-current-home-wins

[Zippy87]

Am I wrong for thinking it isn't that crazy to think Miami could enter the MAC Tournament undefeated?

 

vs Buffalo

at Kent

vs UMass

vs NIU

at Buffalo

at Marshall

vs Ohio

at UMass

vs BGSU

at EMU

at WMU

vs Toledo

at Ohio

 

Not having to come to the JAR and only playing Kent once (although at Kent) gives them a favorable road to Cleveland. 

[kreed5120]

34 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Am I wrong for thinking it isn't that crazy to think Miami could enter the MAC Tournament undefeated?

 

vs Buffalo

at Kent

vs UMass

vs NIU

at Buffalo

at Marshall

vs Ohio

at UMass

vs BGSU

at EMU

at WMU

vs Toledo

at Ohio

 

Not having to come to the JAR and only playing Kent once (although at Kent) gives them a favorable road to Cleveland. 

 

I'm not questioning they are favorites in any particular game, but odds are they still lose at least 1 game.

 

No MAC team has gone undefeated in conference play since 1958, which was ironically Miami who went 12-0. In that time between then and now we've seen some terrific teams Wally Miami, Kent State Elite 8, Buffalo a few years back to name a few. They all had at least 1 loss and frankly they would all be heavy favorites over this years Miami team.

 

If the MAC was as bad as it was last year I would think the possibility would be greater, but this year there are plenty of MAC teams capable of sneaking up on you. EMU beat Cincy, BG knocked off Kansas State, UMass beat 2 P4, and even Ohio knocked off a fairly good St. Bonaventure.

 

Edit: I want to be clear my comment wasn't meant to be a knock to Miami. I feel their start is better than many are giving them credit for. I understand their SOS is very weak, but it's more challenging to consistently win games you're expected to than what people give it credit for. Look at Akron as a prime example. 3 out of our 4 losses we entered into the game as the Vegas favorite, but lost.

Edited 1 hour ago by kreed5120