The University of Akron Athletics
Saturday, December 9
Akron, Ohio
7 p.m.
University of Akron
vs
Appalachian State
ATTENTION: Akron Zips Men’s Basketball Game Time Changed to 7 PM Against Appalachian State
December 08 | Men's Basketball
ATTENTION: Akron Zips Men's Basketball Game Time Changed to 7 PM Against Appalachian State
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zips men's basketball game against Appalachian State game time has been changed to:
Due to Winter Storm Benji, the Appalachian Sate men's basketball team's flight to Northeast Ohio was delayed. As a result, the Akron/Appalachian State basketball game time has changed.
Now, the Zips and the Mountaineers will be playing on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Tickets are still valid for the first meeting in series history between the two teams, originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
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The Zips are back in action at James A. Rhodes Arena for the second game of a three-game homestand before departing for the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Akron will play Appalachian State on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Seven days later (Dec. 16), Akron is scheduled to play Mississippi Valley State at 2 p.m. Both games are scheduled to air on ESPN3 as Dave Bacon will call the action and Jacki Windon will provide analysis against the Mountaineers.
Fans can also follow the action on GoZips.com via Live Stats or by Zips' radio. The Zips' radio broadcast will air on the Akron-IMG Sports Network SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) in Akron (flagship) with Steve French calling the action and Joe Dunn providing analysis. The pregame show starts 30 minutes prior to the contest. The free audio stream is available at SportsRadio1350.com, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn.com/Akron Zips.
Scouting the Mountaineers
Appalachian State enters the game with a 5-5 overall record after splitting their last four games. The Mountaineers opened the season with a pair of wins (Toccoa Falls, 135-35, and Bridgewater, 95-57), before dropping a pair of contests (Iowa State, 104-98, and Western Michigan, 86-67). App State bounced back with a 76-72 win over UTEP and fell in overtime to James Madison, 105-99. In the last four contests, the Mountaineers defeated Davidson (78-62) and South Florida (84-61) and dropped games to VCU (85-72) and Western Carolina (72-71). App State averages 87.5 points per outing on 47.2 percent shooting from the floor and a 37.5 percent effort from beyond the 3-point arc, draining 10.6 triples a game.
The Mountaineers have two players scoring in double figures led by Ronshad Shabazz with 21.4 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting from the field and 35.2 percent rate from beyond the 3-point with a second-best 25 made 3-pointers. He is the team leader in free throws made (47) and assists (34) while adding 22 rebounds and 11 steals. Justin Forrest follows with 17.2 points and a team-high 31 made triples. He shoots 41.1 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from deep, while grabbing 32 rebounds and dishing out 23 assists. Isaac Johnson leads the squad on the glass, pulling down 8.7 rebounds per outing with 87 total boards.
Defensively, App State limits its opponents to 73.8 points per game on 40.6 percent shooting from the floor and 33.6 percent from 3-point range, allowing only 7.4 long distance strikes per night. The Mountaineers have caused 148 turnovers (14.8 to/g) with 69 steals (6.9 stl/g), and boasts a 9.9 advantage on the glass, outrebounding their opponents 446-347.
The Akron-Appalachian State Series
Saturday's game marks the First meeting in series history between the Zips and the Mountaineers.
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zips men's basketball game against Appalachian State game time has been changed to:
7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at James A. Rhodes Arena
Due to Winter Storm Benji, the Appalachian Sate men's basketball team's flight to Northeast Ohio was delayed. As a result, the Akron/Appalachian State basketball game time has changed.
Now, the Zips and the Mountaineers will be playing on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Tickets are still valid for the first meeting in series history between the two teams, originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
Follow Akron Basketball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram | Follow Coach Groce on Twitter
Game Notes PDF | Live Stats | ESPN3 | Akron-IMG Sports Network | Season Tickets | Akron Basketball Schedule
Akron Zips (4-2) Mid-American vs Appalachian State (5-5) Sun Belt
Saturday, Dec. 9 • James A. Rhodes Arena • Akron, Ohio • 7 PM ET • ESPN3
Appalachian State Head Coach
Jim Fox (SUNY Geneseo '95)
Overall Record: 35-66 (5th Season)
Record at App State: 35-66 (5th Season)
AKRON ZIPS Head Coach
John Groce(Taylor '94)
Overall Record: 184-133 (10th Season)
Record at Akron: 4-2 (First Season)
MAC Record at Akron: 0-0 (First Season)
Overall MAC Record: 34-30 (at Ohio and Akron)
All-Time Series
First Meeting: 0-0 | Groce vs Appalachian State: First Meeting
Broadcast
TV/Video: ESPN3 – Dave Bacon (PxP) and Jacki Windon (Analyst)
Live Stats: GoZips.com/Schedule - Live Stats
Radio: Akron-IMG Sports Network - Steve French (PxP) and Joe Dunn (Analyst) WARF 1350 AM (flagship), iHeart Radio, TuneIn.com/Akron Zips
The Zips are back in action at James A. Rhodes Arena for the second game of a three-game homestand before departing for the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Akron will play Appalachian State on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Seven days later (Dec. 16), Akron is scheduled to play Mississippi Valley State at 2 p.m. Both games are scheduled to air on ESPN3 as Dave Bacon will call the action and Jacki Windon will provide analysis against the Mountaineers.
Fans can also follow the action on GoZips.com via Live Stats or by Zips' radio. The Zips' radio broadcast will air on the Akron-IMG Sports Network SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF) in Akron (flagship) with Steve French calling the action and Joe Dunn providing analysis. The pregame show starts 30 minutes prior to the contest. The free audio stream is available at SportsRadio1350.com, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn.com/Akron Zips.
Scouting the Mountaineers
Appalachian State enters the game with a 5-5 overall record after splitting their last four games. The Mountaineers opened the season with a pair of wins (Toccoa Falls, 135-35, and Bridgewater, 95-57), before dropping a pair of contests (Iowa State, 104-98, and Western Michigan, 86-67). App State bounced back with a 76-72 win over UTEP and fell in overtime to James Madison, 105-99. In the last four contests, the Mountaineers defeated Davidson (78-62) and South Florida (84-61) and dropped games to VCU (85-72) and Western Carolina (72-71). App State averages 87.5 points per outing on 47.2 percent shooting from the floor and a 37.5 percent effort from beyond the 3-point arc, draining 10.6 triples a game.
The Mountaineers have two players scoring in double figures led by Ronshad Shabazz with 21.4 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting from the field and 35.2 percent rate from beyond the 3-point with a second-best 25 made 3-pointers. He is the team leader in free throws made (47) and assists (34) while adding 22 rebounds and 11 steals. Justin Forrest follows with 17.2 points and a team-high 31 made triples. He shoots 41.1 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from deep, while grabbing 32 rebounds and dishing out 23 assists. Isaac Johnson leads the squad on the glass, pulling down 8.7 rebounds per outing with 87 total boards.
Defensively, App State limits its opponents to 73.8 points per game on 40.6 percent shooting from the floor and 33.6 percent from 3-point range, allowing only 7.4 long distance strikes per night. The Mountaineers have caused 148 turnovers (14.8 to/g) with 69 steals (6.9 stl/g), and boasts a 9.9 advantage on the glass, outrebounding their opponents 446-347.
The Akron-Appalachian State Series
Saturday's game marks the First meeting in series history between the Zips and the Mountaineers.
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