The University of Akron Athletics
Friday, October 21
Akron, Ohio
6:00 PM
University of Akron
vs
Ohio University
Akron Hosts Ohio Bobcats for Weekend Series, PINK Game Friday
October 20 | Women's Volleyball
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron volleyball team hosts the Ohio Bobcats on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22 at James A. Rhodes Arena. Friday's PINK Game is slated for a 6 p.m. start time, while Saturday's match is a 4 p.m. start. Fans can follow on ESPN3 or via live stats at GoZips.com
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Friday's Pink Game features a collaboration of the women's basketball and volleyball programs to raise awareness and support breast cancer awareness through donations, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation which will serve as a precursor to the women's basketball 5th annual Akron for Nakon event on Saturday, Feb. 11. The mission of the event is to raise funds to support those suffering from breast cancer, honor the survivors of all cancers, and educate the community. All proceeds of the Akron for Nakon game will benefit the local community foundation.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 21
 Akron vs Ohio | 6 p.m. ET | James A. Rhodes Arena | ESPN3 | Live Stats
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SATURDAY, OCT. 22
 Akron vs Ohio | 4 p.m. ET | James A. Rhodes Arena | ESPN3 | Live Stats
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ABOUT THE ZIPS
Akron, under first-year head coach Tyson Norton Akron stands 5-15 and 2-7 in MAC play. The The last time out, the Zips split the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel series against rival Kent State (L, 3-0 and W, 3-0) and is 2-5 in last seven league contests, splitting the series against Western Michigan (W, 3-2 and L, 3-0) and falling to Ball State (3-1) and Toledo (3-0).
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Teagan Ochaya and Faith Johnson lead the Zips attack with 3.14 and 2.86 kills per set, respectively. Ochaya owns a team-high 239 kills and Johnson follows with 212 kills. Baylee Vought and Avery Brown issue the bulk of assists as Vought tosses a team-best 4.57 per set and 347 total assists compared to Brown's 4.36 per set and 279 assists.
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Defensively, Akron is paced by Lauren Latka with 3.51 digs per set and a team-leading 242 total digs. Ochaya (173 digs), Johnson (167 digs) and Vought (147 digs) follow for the Zips. Above the net, Jayda Young denied the most attacks by the opponents, registering a team-high 48 blocks. Ellen Kinnaird and Karleighana Jones trail in the blocking category with 42 and 37 blocks, respectively, while Ochaya recorded 34 total blocks.
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SCOUTING OHIO BOOBCATS
Ohio enters the match with a 12-8 overall record and 6-3 league mark, winning four of the last five matches. The Bobcats started the run by defeating Central Michigan (3-0) and Eastern Michigan (3-1) before falling to Buffalo (2-3). Ohio bounced back with a five-set win over the Bulls (3-2) and followed with another five-set thriller at Kent State (W, 3-2).
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Caitlin O'Farrell, Olivia Anna and Caroline Clippard lead the attack with 3.16, 3.03 and 3.05 kills per set, respectively. O'Farrell owns a team-high 240 kills, Margolies follows with 230 kills and Clippard floored 201 kills. Tria McLean and Parker Kwiatkowski are responsible for 831 of the Bobcats 954 assists. McLean averages a team-best 7.75 assists per game with 442 total assists, while Clippard registers 7.48 assists per game with 389 total helpers.
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Defensively, Ohio is paced by Sam Steele with 4.49 digs per set and a team-leading 341 total digs. Margolies adds a second-best 201 digs, while Maci Watrous (182 digs), Kwiatkowski (105 digs) and McLean (100 digs) follow. Above the net, Elizabeth Hoerlein owns a team-high 44 blocks followed by O'Farrell (42 blocks), Anna Kharchynska (21 blocks) and Margolies (20 blocks).
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About the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation
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The Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation was established on February 22, 2003, Karen's 38th birthday, to honor her graceful and courageous five-year battle against breast cancer. In its inception, the Foundation was a small family tribute that sought to make a difference in Northeast Ohio. However, over the past two decades, with the generous help of loyal donors and other non-profits, the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation has grown to be a significant force in breast cancer patient assistance. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $1.4 million in financial assistance to over 1,000 families. To learn more about the foundation visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/
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Friday's Pink Game features a collaboration of the women's basketball and volleyball programs to raise awareness and support breast cancer awareness through donations, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation which will serve as a precursor to the women's basketball 5th annual Akron for Nakon event on Saturday, Feb. 11. The mission of the event is to raise funds to support those suffering from breast cancer, honor the survivors of all cancers, and educate the community. All proceeds of the Akron for Nakon game will benefit the local community foundation.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 21
 Akron vs Ohio | 6 p.m. ET | James A. Rhodes Arena | ESPN3 | Live Stats
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SATURDAY, OCT. 22
 Akron vs Ohio | 4 p.m. ET | James A. Rhodes Arena | ESPN3 | Live Stats
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ABOUT THE ZIPS
Akron, under first-year head coach Tyson Norton Akron stands 5-15 and 2-7 in MAC play. The The last time out, the Zips split the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel series against rival Kent State (L, 3-0 and W, 3-0) and is 2-5 in last seven league contests, splitting the series against Western Michigan (W, 3-2 and L, 3-0) and falling to Ball State (3-1) and Toledo (3-0).
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Teagan Ochaya and Faith Johnson lead the Zips attack with 3.14 and 2.86 kills per set, respectively. Ochaya owns a team-high 239 kills and Johnson follows with 212 kills. Baylee Vought and Avery Brown issue the bulk of assists as Vought tosses a team-best 4.57 per set and 347 total assists compared to Brown's 4.36 per set and 279 assists.
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Defensively, Akron is paced by Lauren Latka with 3.51 digs per set and a team-leading 242 total digs. Ochaya (173 digs), Johnson (167 digs) and Vought (147 digs) follow for the Zips. Above the net, Jayda Young denied the most attacks by the opponents, registering a team-high 48 blocks. Ellen Kinnaird and Karleighana Jones trail in the blocking category with 42 and 37 blocks, respectively, while Ochaya recorded 34 total blocks.
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SCOUTING OHIO BOOBCATS
Ohio enters the match with a 12-8 overall record and 6-3 league mark, winning four of the last five matches. The Bobcats started the run by defeating Central Michigan (3-0) and Eastern Michigan (3-1) before falling to Buffalo (2-3). Ohio bounced back with a five-set win over the Bulls (3-2) and followed with another five-set thriller at Kent State (W, 3-2).
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Caitlin O'Farrell, Olivia Anna and Caroline Clippard lead the attack with 3.16, 3.03 and 3.05 kills per set, respectively. O'Farrell owns a team-high 240 kills, Margolies follows with 230 kills and Clippard floored 201 kills. Tria McLean and Parker Kwiatkowski are responsible for 831 of the Bobcats 954 assists. McLean averages a team-best 7.75 assists per game with 442 total assists, while Clippard registers 7.48 assists per game with 389 total helpers.
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Defensively, Ohio is paced by Sam Steele with 4.49 digs per set and a team-leading 341 total digs. Margolies adds a second-best 201 digs, while Maci Watrous (182 digs), Kwiatkowski (105 digs) and McLean (100 digs) follow. Above the net, Elizabeth Hoerlein owns a team-high 44 blocks followed by O'Farrell (42 blocks), Anna Kharchynska (21 blocks) and Margolies (20 blocks).
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About the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation
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The Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation was established on February 22, 2003, Karen's 38th birthday, to honor her graceful and courageous five-year battle against breast cancer. In its inception, the Foundation was a small family tribute that sought to make a difference in Northeast Ohio. However, over the past two decades, with the generous help of loyal donors and other non-profits, the Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation has grown to be a significant force in breast cancer patient assistance. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $1.4 million in financial assistance to over 1,000 families. To learn more about the foundation visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/
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