2026 NCAA Tournament

[clarkwgriswold]

My inclination is to root against Miami but at the same time Miami's success would be good for the MAC, and what's good for the MAC would have some benefit to Akron.  The MAC teams doing well on the "Big Stage" would help the conference in being taken seriously on a national level.

[Zippy87]

If Miami loses, did they make the NCAA Tournament? 

[NWAkron]

22 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

My inclination is to root against Miami but at the same time Miami's success would be good for the MAC, and what's good for the MAC would have some benefit to Akron.  The MAC teams doing well on the "Big Stage" would help the conference in being taken seriously on a national level.

Surprisingly, my hatred of a team and coach can overcome what is "good for the MAC."

[Zips1991]

8 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

If Miami loses, did they make the NCAA Tournament? 

Not in my book, but officially yes. Just like these 16 seeds that win the First Four games technically get a NCAA Tournament win while we don't have one. Not really fair but it's life. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 hour ago, Zips1991 said:

Yeah, I got a $10 free bet from DraftKings that can only be used on college basketball and I was gonna include SMU on the spread in a parlay of First Four games. But then, for the vibes, I decided to use it on Akron making the Sweet 16. So, when that happens, I'll be $200 richer. 😆 

 

I took all 3 bonus bets from DK & FD and threw it on SMU alternate spread (-8.5 to -9.5). Either my bank account benefits or Akron's bank account benefits from the credit split. 

 

Miami OH played 2 P4 teams last season with virtually the same roster (minus Ipsaro, Kraft, Cooper, and Potter). They lost to Michigan by 27 and Indiana by 19. SMU is a bigger, more skilled, and better shooting version of UMass and there won't be MAC refs. I will be truly shocked if this is a competitive game tonight.

Edited 7 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

Did Enfield lie to the tourney committee or is this gamesmanship?

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[LZIp]

Odds little bro cries about the game time if they lose?

[Let'sGoZips94]

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

How much is he paying the refs?

Edited 3 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

 

[infofan]

4 hours ago, VAZip said:

Is the team still in Akron? Haven’t seen anything on social media for send off or arrival in Tampa

Team chartered from Akron to Tampa this morning, arriving a little past 1.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Hammer Dahn (Pat McAfee's betting show) just had a full show pick of Akron +7.5. Complimented Akron and said even if Akron goes down big early, don't worry; they have fight in them like the MAC title game.

[MDZip]

So what's the head count going to Tampa?  Heading there tomorrow. 

[Zips1991]

On 3/16/2026 at 9:44 AM, VAZip said:

I winter in the Tampa area so getting to the game would be a breeze, but at $250-$700 for anything below the nosebleeds seems excessive. Think I’ll grab some steak and lobster and watch from my recliner. Does the school offer tickets?

Looking at the Gametime app, for Friday's early session, there's tickets as low as $53 and lower level tickets for under $90.

[MDZip]

ESPN just listed the top 50 players that could affect the NCAA tournament. #50 was Peter Suder. Not a chance he's one of the top 50 players in the tournament. He's definitely not the best player in the MAC (despite the stupid voting) and he may not even be the best player on his team. While I know the financial incentive would be good if they won, I want them bounced in the first round tonight. 

 

[Let'sGoZips94]

36 minutes ago, MDZip said:

ESPN just listed the top 50 players that could affect the NCAA tournament. #50 was Peter Suder. Not a chance he's one of the top 50 players in the tournament. He's definitely not the best player in the MAC (despite the stupid voting) and he may not even be the best player on his team. While I know the financial incentive would be good if they won, I want them bounced in the first round tonight. 

 

 

Tavari averaged 21 ppg va Q1 opponents this season. Suder averaged 0. Hope that punk goes home tonight with his tail between his legs and I never have to see him cry to the refs again. 

Edited 55 minutes ago by Let'sGoZips94

[AkronAlumnus]

It still just doesn't feel real. #GoZips 

[VAZip]

1 hour ago, Zips1991 said:

Looking at the Gametime app, for Friday's early session, there's tickets as low as $53 and lower level tickets for under $90.

Thanks…anyone pick up on what section the team tickets are in?

[tpsjugglerdude]

7 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

I took all 3 bonus bets from DK & FD and threw it on SMU alternate spread (-8.5 to -9.5). Either my bank account benefits or Akron's bank account benefits from the credit split. 

 

Unless Miami loses, but they cover the spread...

[Zips1991]

27 minutes ago, VAZip said:

Thanks…anyone pick up on what section the team tickets are in?

I swear I saw it posted somewhere but I can't find it now. Anyone remember? 

 

EDIT: Section 117 according to Akron athletics Twitter account.

Edited 8 minutes ago by Zips1991

[Let'sGoZips94]

12 minutes ago, tpsjugglerdude said:

Unless Miami loses, but they cover the spread...

 

I'm not of the belief Miami OH loses a close game, but yes, that is technically a possibility.