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November 9, 2012 Men's Cross Country Places 11th, Women 18th at Great Lakes Regional Both Zips cross country squads improved upon their 2011 finish in Friday's regional race.
November 8, 2012 Cross Country Ready To Hit The Trails At NCAA Great Lakes Regional The Zips men's and women's teams will be in action Friday in Madison, Wis.
October 27, 2012 Men Finish Third, Women Take Sixth At MAC Cross Country Championships Hough earns All-MAC First Team Honors for second consecutive year following seventh-place finish.
October 26, 2012 Zips To Compete At 2012 MAC Cross Country Championships Saturday Akron will send its men's and women's teams to the MAC Cross Country Championships Saturday in Buffalo.
October 13, 2012 Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams Find Stride At Pre-Nationals The Zips men finished third while the women took ninth in their unseeded races Saturday in Louisville, Ky.
October 11, 2012 Cross Country Heads To Pre-National Invitational In Louisville The Zips men and women will see some of the best competition in the country Saturday at the Pre-National Invitational.
| General News Zips Athletics Honors Past And Present At Title IX Celebration The University of Akron honored its long and storied history of women's athletics Saturday at its Title IX celebration.
September 29, 2012 Men Finish Third, Women Take Fourth At All-Ohio Cross Country Championships Wheeler leads the men's team while Moore and Whitlow pace the women's side at the All-Ohio Championships.
September 28, 2012 Cross Country To Compete At All-Ohio Championships Saturday The Zips men's and women's cross country teams will be in action Saturday at the All-Ohio Championships.
| General News Vote For The Greatest Moment In Zips Women's Sports History Fans can now vote for their favorite moment in Zips women's sports history on Facebook!
| General News National Champions Smith, Compton To Speak At Title IX Celebration Zips Athletics will host a Title IX Celebration Saturday at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.
| General News Zips Athletics Announces Top 40 Female Athletes In School History The top 40 female athletes of all time include all three of the Zips individual national champions and 22 All-Americans.
September 20, 2012 Cross Country's Kayla Whitlow Earns MAC Runner of the Week Honors Whitlow ran a personal-best 5K time of 17:54.90 to win the Buffalo Stampede Invitational last weekend.
September 17, 2012 Women's Cross Country Ranked 14th In the Region Off to a fast start, the Zips jumped into the USTFCCCA Great Lakes Regional rankings Monday.
September 15, 2012 Women's Cross Country Claims Second Straight Win, Men Finish Runner-Up Kayla Whitlow and Maria Moore captured the top two spots individually for the Zips women Saturday.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 2 The cross country team hosts the Tommy Evans Invitational in episode #2 of Sole Sisters.
September 13, 2012 Cross Country Continues Season At Buffalo Stampede Invitational The Zips will take to the road for the first time this season when they head to the Buffalo Stampede Invitational this weekend.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 1 The Cross Country team completed the 41-mile newly finished Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Summit County.
September 6, 2012 Moore’s Win Propels Women’s Cross Country Team to Title at Tommy Evans Invitational Sophomore Maria Moore won the women's race, leading the Zip women to the team title.
September 5, 2012 Cross Country To Open Season At Tommy Evans Invitational Thursday The Zips men and women will be in action at Firestone Metro Park Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m.
September 3, 2012 Cross Country Team to Host Canned Food Drive at Tommy Evans Invitational The Zips and Haven of Rest Ministries are partnering up again this fall to help feed the hungry.
August 21, 2012 Zips Cross Country Team To Run Newly-Completed Towpath Trail Thursday Akron's men's and women's cross country teams will take to the trails at the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Thursday.
June 20, 2012 | General News NCAA Releases Annual Academic Progress Rate Report Eight programs posted perfect scores in 2010-11 while 15 programs exceeded the NCAA multi-year average.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 8 The Akron Track and Field teams began the 2012 outdoor season at LSU.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 7 The track and field team competes at the 2012 MAC Indoor Championships at Akron's Stile Athletic Field House.
| General News Download Your Zips Athletics Desktop Wallpapers Display your Zips Athletics pride with a computer desktop wallpaper of your favorite Akron team!
January 14, 2012 | General News Zips Athletics Honors its Dean's List Student-Athletes During Saturday's men's basketball game, Akron Athletics honored its 2011 Dean's List student-athletes.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 5 The Akron cross country team heads to Toledo, makes an unexpected rest stop purchase and celebrates a birthday.
November 12, 2011 Men Finish 13th at Great Lakes Region Championships; Women place 23rd The Zips cross country teams were in action Saturday at the 2011 Great Lakes Region championship meet at Ottawa Park.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews UA Hoops Season Issue four of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.
October 29, 2011 Men and Women Finish Seventh at MAC Cross Country Championships The UA cross country teams each earned seventh-place finishes at the Mid-American Conference Championships Saturday.
October 28, 2011 Cross Country to Compete at MAC Championships Saturday The men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Ball State to compete in the MAC Championships Saturday.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 4 The Akron cross country team takes a trip to Penn State, battles some muddy conditions and makes a plug for Twitter followers!
October 14, 2011 Men Place 10th, Women Finish 21st at Penn State National The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams were in action once again Friday at the Penn State National.
October 13, 2011 Cross Country to Compete at Penn State National Friday The Zips cross country teams will have one final tune-up for the MAC Championships when they head to the Penn State National Friday.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 3 Travel with the team to the All-Ohio Championships and get a tour of the honors dorm complex from Maria and Morgan.
October 5, 2011 Hough Named MAC Cross Country Runner of the Week University of Akron sophomore Brad Hough has been named Mid-American Conference Runner of the Week
September 30, 2011 Men Finish Third, Women Sixth at All-Ohio Cross Country Championships The UA men's and women's cross country teams continued their season at the All-Ohio Cross Country Championships Friday.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 2 Follow the Cross Country team on a trip to the Naval Academy for a weekend meet. The Zips also make a stop at our nation's capital.
September 17, 2011 Cross County Back In Action at Navy Saturday The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Annapolis, Md., to compete at Navy Saturday morning.
September 17, 2011 Moore, Hough Pace the Pack at Navy Salty Dog Invitational The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams were in action Saturday at the Navy Salty Dog Invitational.
September 8, 2011 Cross Country Teams Impressive at Tommy Evans Invitational The University of Akron cross country teams opened the 2011 season in impressive fashion Thursday.
September 7, 2011 Cross Country to Host Tommy Evans Invitational Thursday UA will begin the 2011 season Thursday with the 43rd running of the Tommy Evans Invitational at Firestone Metro Park.
September 1, 2011 Zips Cross Country Teams Looking to Make Strides in 2011 The Zips cross country teams will open the 2011 season on Sept. 8 at Firestone Metro Park.
August 30, 2011 Cross Country to Host Canned Food Drive at Tommy Evans Invitational UA's cross country team will host a canned food drive to coincide with their season opening meet on Thurs., Sept. 8, at Firestone Metro Park
July 28, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Top Three Fan Memories After reading all of the stories submitted online about the 2010-11 season, Zippy selected the top-three to share with Zips Nation.
July 25, 2011 | General News Zippy's Top 10: Submit Your Story for Zippy's Year in Roo-View Now it’s your turn Zips Nation. From now until 5 p.m. on Wednesday (July 27), you can submit your favorite stories from the 2010-11 season!
March 1, 2011 UA Cross Country Teams Earn 2010 All-Academic Stautus The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams have earned 2010 Division I All-Academic Cross Country status as announced by the USTFCCCA.
January 3, 2011 Trio of Zips Earn Academic All-MAC Honors Three members of The University of Akron cross country team were named to the 2010 All-Mid-American Conference Academic Team, the league office announced Monday.
November 13, 2010 Women 17th; Men 20th at Regional Championship The University of Akron women's cross country team finished 17th while the men placed 20th Saturday afternoon at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship held on Oakland University's campus.
November 12, 2010 Cross Country Prepares for NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Rochester, Mich., on Saturday for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship set to begin at noon hosted by Oakland University.
October 30, 2010 Men Fourth, Women Seventh at MAC Cross Country Championship The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Mid-American Conference Championship Saturday at the Pine View Golf Club.
October 29, 2010 Cross Country Readies For MAC Championship The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams are prepping for the 2010 Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships set to be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, in Kalamazoo, Mich.
October 16, 2010 Cross Country Finishes 13th At Penn State National Both the men's and women's cross country teams finished 13th Saturday at the Penn State National held at the Penn State Blue and White Golf Courses.
October 14, 2010 Guts and Tenacity: A Running Blog with Cross Country Senior Kim Lorentz Kim Lorentz is a senior captain of the cross country team and an enthusiastic student of biology. She ran track and cross country for Mayfield High School from 2004-2007. Kim was the MAC champion and regional qualifier in the 5000 meters in 2007. She has received the Academic All-MAC and Dean's List honors several times. During the 2010 Cross Country season, she will provide weekly updates on the training, the races and everything else in between.
October 1, 2010 Cross Country Finishes Seventh at All-Ohio Championships The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams finished seventh Friday at the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Championships hosted by Cedarville University.
September 18, 2010 Cross Country Sweeps Individual Races At Buffalo Stampede The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams swept the top individual honors Saturday afternoon at the Buffalo Stampede Invitational.
September 15, 2010 Lorentz Named MAC Cross Country Runner of the Week As announced by the Mid-American Conference Wednesday, Zips senior Kim Lorentz was named the league's Cross Country Runner of the Week following her performance at the Tommy Evans Invitational.
September 9, 2010 Lorentz Wins Tommy Evans Invite For Third Consecutive Year For the third consecutive season, senior Kim Lorentz took home the top honor at the Tommy Evans Invitational held at Firestone Metro Park.
September 8, 2010 Cross Country Readies For Season Opening Home Meet The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams will begin their 2010-11 campaign at home Thursday when the Zips will host the Tommy Evans Invitational slated for 5:30 p.m.
| General News Latest Zips Illustrated Previews Fall Sports Season Issue three of the inaugural volume of Zips Illustrated, the free official online magazine of Akron Athletics, is now available.
| General News Ianello, Jones and LaBadie Guests on Monday's Zips Live Football coach Rob Ianello and cross country coaches Scott Jones and Lee LaBadie will be featured on this week's Zips Live.
AKrun Sole Sisters - Episode 1 Join Akron freshmen cross country runners Maria Moore and Morgan Willis as they take you through a season with the Zips!

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Friday, May 24
ATH: UA, marketing firm finalize sale of Rubber Bowl by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: On the record – May 23 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, May 23
 ATH: On the record – May 22 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, May 22
 TF: From walk-on to champion: UA’s Alex McCune finds his niche by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, May 21
 FB: 100 numbers for 100 days countdown ESPN.com
FB: Tony Romo has surgery on back cyst by Todd Archer, ESPN.com
FB, MBB, MGOLF: Zips notebook by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, May 19
 BASE: College baseball/Kent State 4, Akron 1: Flashes top Zips, get help from Bowling Green to win MAC title, earn top seed in tournament by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, VB: On the Record – May 18 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, May 18
 BASE: College baseball/Kent State 4, Akron 3: Flashes muster enough energy to top Zips, stay alive for top seed in MAC Tournament by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, MGOLF, WTEN, T&F: On the record – May 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, May 17
 BASE: Kent State 5, Akron 4 in 17 innings: Diamond Classic turns into real gem Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: On the record: Ohio State, UA and KSU college roundup Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, May 16
 MGOLF: On the Record – May 15 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, May 15
 BASE: On the Record – May 14 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, May 14
 FB: Bice getting chance with Cardinals by Sam Blackburn, Zanesville Times Recorder
FB: Arizona Cardinals sign Kevin Minter, release Brian Hoyer Arizona Republic
FB: Cardinals cut QB Hoyer ESPN.com
WBB: On the record – May 13 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, May 13
 BASE: On the record – May 12 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, May 12
 BASE, T&F: Akron men, KSU women win MAC track titles Akron Beacon Journal
FB: College football countdown – No. 120: Akron by Paul Myerberg, USA Today
 T&F: Akron wins third MAC title in a row to become first program to do so since ’99 NCAA.com

Saturday, May 11
 BASE, FB, T&F: College sports roundup Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Area college briefs for May 10 Canton Repository
FB: Former Lafayette standout wins coaching award Oxford Eagle
MBB: Addition of Akron completes 2013 Diamond Head Classic field NBCSports.com

Friday, May 10
 T&F: On the record – May 9 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, May 9
 ATH: Mid-American Conference notebook by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
BASE: North Canton Hoover senior athlete Dom Iero is a man for all seasons by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: UA pole vaulter Shawn Barber gears up for freshman 'finale' by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: UA and KSU athletes to watch by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, May 8
 BASE, MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – May 7 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, May 7
 MSOC: New coach Jared Embick adds 10 players in first recruiting class by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, May 6
 FB: Patriots release two rookie free agents (blog) by Shalise Manza Young, Boston Globe
FB: Jaguars sign RB De’Leon Eskridge and DE J.D. Griggs Jaguars.com
FB: AFC South Blog by Paul Kuharsky, ESPN.com
MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – May 5 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, May 5
 BASE, MGOLF, SOFT, T&F: On the Record – May 4 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, May 4
 BASE: Akron 7, Western Michigan 6: Zips rally to defeat Broncos by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Akron Hires Brian Peresie, Ohio Coaching Expert, to Lead Women’s Program SwimSwam.com
WS&D: Brian Peresie Takes Over at Akron Women's Swimming SwimmingWorldMagazine.com

Friday, May 3
 FB, MGOLF: UA notebook: Former Zips running back Quentin Hines heads to the Patriots by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Zips select women's swimming and diving coach (blog) by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Peresie Hired to Head Akron CollegeSwimming.com
WTEN: On the record – May 2 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, May 2
 BASE, SOFT: On the record – May 1 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, May 1
 MGOLF: Zips golfer Charlie Bull leads charge toward MAC championship by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

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