The University of Akron Athletics
Women's Basketball Welcomes Back Alumnae
February 13 | Women's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio – Former Akron women's basketball student-athletes made their way back to campus this past Friday and Saturday to participate in the annual Alumnae Weekend.
The weekend was highlighted by the always competitive alumnae game, an 81-67 Akron win over Western Michigan, and former great Cheryl Bowles's induction into the UA Sports Hall of Fame.
News and Notes from Alumnae Weekend 2012:
- Alumnae participated in several events throughout the weekend including Friday night's alumnae game. After leading 34-29 at half time, the blue team held on to take a 62-58 win.
- Former women's basketball standout Cheryl Bowles was inducted into UA's Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Varsity "A" Association.
- Alumnae in attendance were also honored at half time of the Zips 81-67 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
- The game also served as the team's Play 4Kay game and over $1,500 was raised for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
