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Balanced scoring leads Akron past Howard 6952
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Hitchens leads Akron to 6359 win over Drake
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N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe couldn't help being impressed by his team's start. Tracy Smith had 16 points and 11 rebounds as N.C. State beat Akron 66-45 at the Glenn Wilkes Classic on Friday.
Bowling Green wide receiver might be tough for Zips to catch
Locating Freddie Barnes will be the easy part for the University of Akron football team; stopping him is another matter entirely.
Visiting Governors run rings around favored Zips
The University of Akron basketball players received their Mid-American Conference championship rings before Sunday afternoon's game and then seemed to forget what it took to earn them.
NCAA Game Summary - Austin Peay At Akron
Wes Channels scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Austin Peay Governors to an 80-77 win over the Akron Zips in a non- league matchup as part of the Glenn Wilkes Classic at James A. Rhodes Arena.
"Humpty" Hitchens is getting some major attention for the upcoming basketball season.
University of Akron sophomore men's basketball player Anthony "Humpty" Hitchens has earned an honorable mention spot on the www.CollegeInsider.com Preseason Mid-Major All-America Team, announced by the web site on Friday.
Collapse in final minutes costs Akron in 80-77 season-opening home loss to Austin Peay
For 33 minutes Sunday, Akron's effort against Austin Peay resembled the glorious highlights of last spring's run through the Mid-American Conference postseason tournament and into the NCAA.
Stewart leads Temple to eighth straight win, 56-17 over Akron
Chester Stewart passed for two touchdowns and ran for two, leading Temple over Akron 56-17 on Friday night to keep the Owls on track for a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game.
Akron Zips counting on Jimmy Conyers to step in, step up
Akron's Jimmy Conyers, left, figures to have a bigger role with the Zips this season.
Akron finds a rare sunny day in a dark season, topping Kent State, 28-20
Good fortune, which had frowned on Akron Zips football all season, finally smiled a bit Saturday as Akron put a serious dent in rival Kent State's postseason chances with a 28-20 victory at InfoCision Field.
Akron's Patrick Nicely avoids a Kent tackler for a short gain during 1st-half action in their MAC football game at InfoCision Stadium on Saturday in Akron.
Zips fit well together for a victory
Football coaches often use the term ''a complete game'' in describing a victory fueled by productivity and efficiency on offense, defense and special teams.
KSU tailback Terry expected back for Temple
Kent State running back Jacquise Terry should return from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee in time to play Nov.
Running game the difference in Zips' victory
The University of Akron had a 130-yard rushing advantage over Kent State in beating its archrival 28-20 Saturday at InfoCision Stadium.
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Patrick Nicely throws for 261 yards and two touchdowns in Akron's 28-20 win over Kent State
Patrick Nicely threw two touchdown passes to Jeremy LaFrance and Akron defeated Kent State 28-20 on Saturday.
Youngsters at helm trying to grab Wagon Wheel
They are still teenagers and were in high school just six months ago. Yet they will be central figures in the circle-the-calendar game between the University of Akron and Kent State today at InfoCision Stadium as the quest for the Wagon Wheel trophy continues for the 39th time.
Zips in rush to get season moving in positive direction
The University of Akron football team will be facing a potent rushing offense Saturday that bears little resemblance to its own.
Learning experience: Early practices a harsh orientation for Akron's 7-foot freshman Zeke Marshall
Akron freshman center Zeke Marshall is a rare top recruit for the Zips, but that doesn't mean he won't experience plenty of growing pains in learning the college game.
Coach says Zips continue to fight
Two weeks ago, linebacker Aaron Williams of the University of Akron played the final 21/2 quarters with a broken arm in a 21-17 loss at Buffalo.
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