Softball Completes 2008-09 Class With Three Additions
The University of Akron head softball coach, Julie Jones, recently announced the addition of California native Crystal Hernandez and local standouts Heather Bauer and Erica Remshard to the 2008-09 roster. || MORE
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Tennis To Face Challenging Schedule In 2008-09
The University of Akron tennis program announced its 2008-09 schedule on Friday. For the second-straight year, the Zips will face some of the top programs in the Midwest region and compete in several high-profile tournaments. || MORE
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Former Zips Named To Cavaliers' Summer Squad
Former Zips men's basketball players and Akron natives Dru Joyce and Romeo Travis were named to the Cleveland Cavaliers' 13-man Summer League roster, the team announced earlier this week. || MORE
Clemente Named Men's Golf Assistant Coach
Former University of Akron men's golf standout Colin Clemente has been added to the Zips' staff as an assistant coach, head coach Nick Goetze announced on Thursday.
A challenging lineup that spans nine states, 11 regular-season tournaments and the first ever Zippy Invitational are some of the highlights featured in the inaugural 2008-09 UA women's golf schedule.
Former University of Akron men's basketball player Cedrick Middleton has been added to the Zips' staff as a graduate assistant, head coach Keith Dambrot announced on Wednesday.
After guiding the men's soccer program to consecutive league titles and national prominence, Caleb Porter – the 2007 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year – has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension.
Akron landed five student-athletes on the both the MAC Report Online and Athlon Preseason All-MAC teams. The Zips honored were Almondo Sewell, Bryan Williams, Andre Jones, Chris Kemme, Kevin Grant and Ryan Bain.
The Zips women's basketball recruiting class for 2008-09, its second full class under head coach Jodi Kest, has been ranked 59th in the nation by the Collegiate Girls Basketball Report.
Mike Uhle, Kim Lorentz and Collister Fahie, all rising sophomores at the University of Akron, each placed among the top 10 at the 2008 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, held at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Three members of the University of Akron track & field team – Collister Fahie, Mike Uhle and Kim Lorentz – will be at the 2008 USA Junior Outdoor Championships, held June 20-22 in Columbus at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
The new fiscal year for the Zips Athletics Scholarship Fund (Z-Fund) will begin July 1, 2008. If you have not received a renewal piece or would like to make a donation, contact the Z-Fund at 330-972-FUND.
The University of Akron Department of Athletics announced games times for its five home football contests for 2008, the 66th and final season at the Zips' historic Rubber Bowl.