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Recent News About The University of Akron
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The University of Akron Seeker, Pennington Paces Akron Offense, Zips Comeback Falls Short
The Akron Zips scattered 12 hits and scored seven runs, but couldn't hold off Eastern Michigan who posted three come from behind efforts for the 8-6 win
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The University of Akron Garretson Named NCAA Elite 90 Winner for Men's Track and Field
University of Akron redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2023 NCAA Division Men's Track and Field Indoor Championship
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The University of Akron Garretson Earns Second-Team All-America Honors at NCAA Track and Field Championships
University of Akron track and field redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) garnered Second-Team All-America accolades on the strength of a 12th-place showing (18-1/5.51m) at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of New Mexico on Friday, March 10
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The University of Akron 2023 MAC Champions! Zips Swim and Dive Wins Ninth Crown in 10 Years
The University of Akron swimming and diving program claimed its ninth Mid-American Conference Championship in 10 years as the Zips scored 778.5 points en route to secure the title
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The University of Akron Strong Performance Culminate Akron's Efforts at MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
The University of Akron track and field team culminated its efforts at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 25 pulling in five MAC titles and five runner-up performances
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The University of Akron Earns 8-3 Win Over Eastern Illinois
The University of Akron softball team extended its winning streak to four straight on the strength of an 8-3 triumph past Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 25
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The University of Akron Baseball Wins in Finale 3-2 to Earn Series Split
The Akron Zips used the final two innings to plate three runs and held-off t Western Carolina's attempt at a comeback for a 3-2 win in Sunday's series finale to earn a 2-2 series split at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium
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The University of Akron Overtime Goal Lifts Delaware State Past Akron
A goal in the fourth overtime propelled Delaware State to 13-12 triumph over the University of Akron lacrosse team on Sunday, Feb. 19
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The University of Akron researcher receives prestigious award for outstanding research
Dr. Junpeng Wang, assistant professor of polymer science at The University of Akron (UA) has been named a 2023 Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry for demonstrating his innovative and impactful research early in his career
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The University of Akron Edged by Kent State, 57-55
In a rivalry showdown that went down to the wire, Kent State escaped with a 57-55 decision past the University of Akron Women's Basketball team on Wednesday evening at James A. Rhodes Arena
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The University of Akron Football Adds Eight to 2023 Signing Class
The University of Akron football program, under the leadership of second-year head coach Joe Moorhead, has added eight members on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to complete its 24-member signing class for 2023
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The University of Akron Black History Month
Black History Month, at The University of Akron
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The University of Akron League-Leading Ball State Triumphs Over Akron
The University of Akron women's basketball team was unable to overcome a hot start by league-leading Ball State (16-4, 6-1 MAC) as the Cardinals garnered an 89-66 decision past the Zips (13-5, 4-3 MAC) on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Worthen Arena
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The University of Akron Defensive Effort Sparks Akron to 69-47 Triumph Over Buffalo
A return to home cooking for the University of Akron women's basketball team proved to be a winning recipe for the Zips as they bested Buffalo, 69-47, in Mid-American Conference action on Saturday evening, Jan. 28, at James A. Rhodes Arena
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The University of Akron Zips Stay Perfect at The JAR, Freeman Records Career High
The Akron Zips remain the hottest team in the Mid-American Conference after downing the Ohio Bobcats 83-77 behind a career performance by junior forward Enrique Freeman (Cleveland, Ohio) on Saturday afternoon at James A. Rhodes Arena
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The University of Akron Overwhelms Central Michigan, 80-65, fueled by Second-Half Comeback
The University of Akron women's basketball team overcame a 13-point first quarter deficit and closed the contest with a fury, racing past Central Michigan, 80-65, for a comeback Mid-American Conference win on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
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The University of Akron Earns Second Road Win at Central Michigan
Another suffocating defensive performance by Akron resulted in a second straight road win as the Zips defeated Central Michigan 69-51 at McGuirk Arena on Tuesday night
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The University of Akron Garretson Named MAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week
University of Akron track and field sophomore Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) was honored by the Mid-American Conference as its Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18
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The University of Akron Garretson Named MAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week
University of Akron track and field sophomore Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) was honored by the Mid-American Conference as its Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18
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The University of Akron Garretson Named MAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week
University of Akron track and field sophomore Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) was honored by the Mid-American Conference as its Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18