2026 MAC Tournament

[Let'sGoZips94]

Just now, ewbrooman1 said:

Angela Rizzo says our bench is at 106/107. Extrapolate from there. 

 

C119 is where we got tickets using her code. $39 a piece out the door if anyone is interested in making that another Akron section. 

[ewbrooman1]

1 minute ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

C119 is where we got tickets using her code. $39 a piece out the door if anyone is interested in making that another Akron section. 

You may find yourself in a Toledo area, but who knows? Anyone can buy those seats.

[Zips1991]

Akron favored by 7.5 against Toledo.

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 minute ago, ewbrooman1 said:

You may find yourself in a Toledo area, but who knows? Anyone can buy those seats.

 

Hence my push to try and make it an Akron section lol. Tons of tickets available. 

 

We were in a mixed section tonight and the row of Kent fans behind us were annoying (they also did not like me). 

[kreed5120]

7 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Good call. Not sure how he has a 5th year but they only celebrated Whaley and Safford. Wouldn't be surprised if he hits the portal to get paid. 

Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if he has 2 dozen high major offers. Assuming he has eligibility.

[Westie]

Man oh man, Zips cobbles that one together tonight. The essence of survive and advance. Sayonara Flashes.

 

Tavari seemed a little off tonight. Maybe under the weather? 

[Let'sGoZips94]

2 minutes ago, Westie said:

Man oh man, Zips cobbles that one together tonight. The essence of survive and advance. Sayonara Flashes.

 

Tavari seemed a little off tonight. Maybe under the weather? 

 

Doubtful. I think Kent took us out of our usual high pace style and Tavari struggled to adjust. His biggest weakness is his size and when Kent decided to switch everything and throw the bigs out on the perimeter to force the ball off the 3P line, Tavari wasn't able to quickly find the passing lanes. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

[1981 grad]

Winning ugly is still winning!!!   Amani Lyles is having a difficult time shooting the 3 ball and is now 0 for 10 in 2 games.  I know of at least one former Akron player that shot the ball well during the season but when it came to the MAC tourney in Cleveland his shooting percentage went way down.  Not sure if Amani is feeling the pressure of the tourney but hopefully tomorrow will be the day he finds his shot.  Zach Halligan has also had a rough time of it lately on offense.  He only played 2 minutes and Groce pulled him after a horrible turnover and he only played 4 minutes tonight.  Yesterday he got pulled in the first few minutes after missing an open 3 and another bad turnover.  I am sure Groce will start him tomorrow but he needs to play better.

 

I think everyone else had solid games.  I am going to give a special shoutout to Bowen Hardman who played 26 minutes and 3 of 6 shooting for 9 points and 4 rebounds.  I do not think he is a great defender but I thought he played really good defense tonight and hit some big three point shots,

 

Can the Zips have one game where they shoot better than 40% from three and show Toledo the door.  I think when they play poorly they are a competitive MAC team but when they are hitting the 3 point shots they should take care of business tomorrow.  Go Zips!!!!

[kreed5120]

3 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

Winning ugly is still winning!!!   Amani Lyles is having a difficult time shooting the 3 ball and is now 0 for 10 in 2 games.  I know of at least one former Akron player that shot the ball well during the season but when it came to the MAC tourney in Cleveland his shooting percentage went way down.  Not sure if Amani is feeling the pressure of the tourney but hopefully tomorrow will be the day he finds his shot.  Zach Halligan has also had a rough time of it lately on offense.  He only played 2 minutes and Groce pulled him after a horrible turnover and he only played 4 minutes tonight.  Yesterday he got pulled in the first few minutes after missing an open 3 and another bad turnover.  I am sure Groce will start him tomorrow but he needs to play better.

 

I think everyone else had solid games.  I am going to give a special shoutout to Bowen Hardman who played 26 minutes and 3 of 6 shooting for 9 points and 4 rebounds.  I do not think he is a great defender but I thought he played really good defense tonight and hit some big three point shots,

 

Can the Zips have one game where they shoot better than 40% from three and show Toledo the door.  I think when they play poorly they are a competitive MAC team but when they are hitting the 3 point shots they should take care of business tomorrow.  Go Zips!!!!

I will +1 on Bowen. I actually thought he played smart and composed. Didn't really rush anything and made the right plays.

[kreed5120]

Akron opens as -7.5 vs Toledo.

[Zippy87]

A few thoughts:

 

- I would love to see Eric be more aggressive offensively. He's been tentative on that end in the first two games. 

- Sharron hasn't gotten it going offensively, but his defense and energy has been huge. Had some big plays tonight. 

-Halligan is pretty clearly less than 100%. 

- MMK gave us some important minutes tonight. 

- I am going to miss watching Tavari and Shammah next season. Such a special duo. 

- Hopefully Amani hitting those two free throws late give him a confidence boost. It seems like it is mental for him right now. We need him tomorrow. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

Every November we pray and hope that come March, we're in this position. Since 2007, more often than not, we have been. We are a blessed fan base to have experienced so many Saturdays in Cleveland. 

 

On the flip side, Toledo hasn't been written on a bracket since 1980. Let's make sure that streak continues. 

 

Goodnight ZipsNation. When we wake up, it's go time. When we wake up, we prepare ourselves for history to be made as the first ever 3Peat in MAC tournament history. LET'S GO ZIPS!

[Zippy87]

15 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Every November we pray and hope that come March, we're in this position. Since 2007, more often than not, we have been. We are a blessed fan base to have experienced so many Saturdays in Cleveland. 

 

On the flip side, Toledo hasn't been written on a bracket since 1980. Let's make sure that streak continues. 

 

Goodnight ZipsNation. When we wake up, it's go time. When we wake up, we prepare ourselves for history to be made as the first ever 3Peat in MAC tournament history. LET'S GO ZIPS!

 

Saturday we will play for the MAC Championship for the 13th time in the last 19 seasons. We are truly fortunate to have had KD and now Groce, and a ton of really fun and talented players over that timespan.