The University of Akron Athletics
Friday, November 18
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
vs
Youngstown State
In-State Showdown Awaits as Akron Hosts Youngstown State
November 17 | Women's Basketball
Akron (1-1) vs. Youngstown State (1-1)
Friday, Nov. 18
James A. Rhodes Arena
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Youngstown State leads 41-19
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team continues its homestand on Friday, Nov. 18 as the Zips welcome Youngstown State to James A. Rhodes Arena. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Penguins will be broadcast on ESPN3 with Michael Reghi and Jeff Phelps on the call as well as WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Youngstown State: John Barnes (Michigan Tech, 1995), Overall Record: 307-175 (17th Season), Record at Youngstown State: 151-120 (10th Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 56-57 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 56-57 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Youngstown State enters its contest at Akron this Friday, Nov. 18, at 1-1 on the campaign on the heels of a 77-63 setback at Penn State on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Redshirt senior F Lilly Ritz headlines Youngstown State's efforts averaging 19.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, while senior F Paige Shy and junior G Malia Magestro are registering 17.5 and 10.0 points per outing. As a unit, the Penguins are recording 72.0 points, 33.0 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 4.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per outing.
Friday's game will be a homecoming for former Akron women's basketball graduate assistant Chelsie Butler, who is an assistant coach with the Youngstown State program.
The Penguins are rated 48th in the NCAA in assists per game (18.0). Ritz is ranked fifth in defensive rebounding (10.0), 11th in rebounding (13.0), 17th in free throw attempts (22), 38th in double doubles (1) and 45th in field goal percentage (.667), while Shy is rated ninth in triples per contest (4.00) and 44th in three pointers (8).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Youngstown State are meeting for the 61st time in program history, with the Penguins owning a 41-19 series edge following a 57-55 victory by Youngstown State on Nov. 15, 2021.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (NOV. 15, 2021 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO)
Akron came up short as the Zips fell to Youngstown State on the road, 57-55, on Nov. 15, 2021 at the Beeghly Center.
Jordyn Dawson led the Zips with a double-double scoring 19 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) rounded out the double-figure scoring with 10 points and grabbed nine boards. Junior Annika Corcoran (Painesville, Ohio) contributed nine points.
Akron shot 32.3 percent (20-of-62) from the floor and 19.2 percent (5-of-26) from beyond the arc, while Youngstown State shot 32.2 percent from the floor and connected on 9-of-28 from three-point range. The Zips struggled from the charity stripe connecting on just 10-of-18 (55.6 percent).
ZIPS EARN 85-69 VICTORY OVER DAYTON
Akron parlayed a strong shooting effort with a stifling second-half defensive performance to overcome a six-point first-half deficit en route to posting an 85-69 decision past Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 13 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Reagan Bass poured in a career-high 25 points for the Zips (1-1), while redshirt junior Layne Farrell (Franklin, Ohio) finished one shy of her career-best scoring effort with a 24-point, six-rebound performance. Senior Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) added 10 points and six rebounds, while senior Dominique Camp (Dayton, Ohio) tallied eight points and a game-high nine assists.
Ferrell, Bass and Neitzel delivered 14, 13 and 10 points, respectively, in the second half
Akron finished the contest shooting nearly 53 percent (.528) from the floor, including connecting on seven three pointers. After hitting nearly 52 percent (.516) of its first-half attempts, Dayton struggled offensively over the game's final 20 minutes as the Flyers made just six of their 26 attempts for a .231 shooting mark. The Zips were able to capitalize as Akron was 17-for-27 (63.0 percent) from the floor in the second half en route to the 16-point victory.
Akron forced 19 Dayton turnovers and turned those miscues into a 24-10 edge in points off turnovers. The Zips also posted advantages on the afternoon in points in the paint (38-24) and fast-break points (33-11).
Junior Alexis Stewart (Hamilton, Ontario) and freshman Faith Stinson (Thornville, Ohio) contributed eight and six points off the bench for Akron.
ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is ranked eighth in the NCAA in field goal percentage (.519), 13th in assists per game (21.0) and 48th in assist/turnover ratio (1.35). Individually, Layne Ferrell is rated 20th in assist/turnover ratio (6.00) and 37th in field goal percentage (.688), while Rachel Martindale is 13th in minutes per tilt (38.25) and 38th in triples per contest (3.00) and Reagan Bass ranks 34th in points per game (21.5).
• A pair of Zips scored in double figures in Akron's 85-69 victory over Dayton as Reagan Bass netted a career-high 25 points, while Layne Ferrell fell one point shy of equaling her career high pouring in 24 points.
• Three Akron players posted career-high scoring totals against the Flyers as Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and Faith Stinson posted 25, eight and six points, respectively.
• In her first career start as a Zip, Dominique Camp registered an eight-point, nine-assist and three-steal performance versus Dayton.
• Akron has posted back-to-back shooting efforts of 50 percent or better from the field to start the season as the Zips connected on 52.8 and 50.9 percent of their attempts against Dayton and Oakland. It marks the first time since contests against Miami (March 5, 2022) and Bowling Green (March 9, 2022) last season that Akron has done so in consecutive games.
• A trio of Zips scored in double figures in Akron's season opener at Oakland, led by a team-high 18 points from Reagan Bass, who has now scored in double figures in 18 of Akron's last 30 games.
• Three different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Reagan Bass tallying 10 or more points in two contests this year. She was joined by Layne Ferrell (2) and Rachel Martindale (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 46-23 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 1-1 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 30-18 mark, including an 1-0 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in both of its two games this season, and 55 of its last 65 contests overall. A year ago, the Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9, 2021.
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Annika Corcoran, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and sophomore Zakia Rasheed (Avon, Ind.) have appeared in 66, 66, 60, 52, 28, 28 and 27 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Corcoran and Martindale are the Zips' active leaders in three-point shooting connecting on 36.1 percent of their attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's two games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: NA, 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' two games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: NA, 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: .386 (Dayton), .379 (Oakland), 20 percent: NA.
HOME COOKING
Inside the friendly confines of James A. Rhodes Arena, the Zips have seen a lot of success over the course of the past 18 seasons. When playing on its home court, Akron owns a 118-76 record dating back to the 2004-05 campaign.
In 2021-22, Akron was 8-4 at the JAR, scoring 71.3 points per game, shooting 44 percent (.440) from the floor, averaging 37.8 rebounds per game, with assists on 191 baskets and owning a 1.1 assist/turnover ratio.
Individually, Reagan Bass, enjoyed playing on her home court last season averaging double-figures inside James A. Rhodes Arena owning a 12.1 points per game.
UP NEXT
Akron will host Robert Morris on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. inside James A. Rhodes Arena.
Friday, Nov. 18
James A. Rhodes Arena
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.
Series History: Youngstown State leads 41-19
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.comÂ
Live Radio: www.GoZips.com
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team continues its homestand on Friday, Nov. 18 as the Zips welcome Youngstown State to James A. Rhodes Arena. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Penguins will be broadcast on ESPN3 with Michael Reghi and Jeff Phelps on the call as well as WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Youngstown State: John Barnes (Michigan Tech, 1995), Overall Record: 307-175 (17th Season), Record at Youngstown State: 151-120 (10th Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 56-57 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 56-57 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Youngstown State enters its contest at Akron this Friday, Nov. 18, at 1-1 on the campaign on the heels of a 77-63 setback at Penn State on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Redshirt senior F Lilly Ritz headlines Youngstown State's efforts averaging 19.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, while senior F Paige Shy and junior G Malia Magestro are registering 17.5 and 10.0 points per outing. As a unit, the Penguins are recording 72.0 points, 33.0 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 4.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per outing.
Friday's game will be a homecoming for former Akron women's basketball graduate assistant Chelsie Butler, who is an assistant coach with the Youngstown State program.
The Penguins are rated 48th in the NCAA in assists per game (18.0). Ritz is ranked fifth in defensive rebounding (10.0), 11th in rebounding (13.0), 17th in free throw attempts (22), 38th in double doubles (1) and 45th in field goal percentage (.667), while Shy is rated ninth in triples per contest (4.00) and 44th in three pointers (8).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Youngstown State are meeting for the 61st time in program history, with the Penguins owning a 41-19 series edge following a 57-55 victory by Youngstown State on Nov. 15, 2021.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (NOV. 15, 2021 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO)
Akron came up short as the Zips fell to Youngstown State on the road, 57-55, on Nov. 15, 2021 at the Beeghly Center.
Jordyn Dawson led the Zips with a double-double scoring 19 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) rounded out the double-figure scoring with 10 points and grabbed nine boards. Junior Annika Corcoran (Painesville, Ohio) contributed nine points.
Akron shot 32.3 percent (20-of-62) from the floor and 19.2 percent (5-of-26) from beyond the arc, while Youngstown State shot 32.2 percent from the floor and connected on 9-of-28 from three-point range. The Zips struggled from the charity stripe connecting on just 10-of-18 (55.6 percent).
ZIPS EARN 85-69 VICTORY OVER DAYTON
Akron parlayed a strong shooting effort with a stifling second-half defensive performance to overcome a six-point first-half deficit en route to posting an 85-69 decision past Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 13 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Reagan Bass poured in a career-high 25 points for the Zips (1-1), while redshirt junior Layne Farrell (Franklin, Ohio) finished one shy of her career-best scoring effort with a 24-point, six-rebound performance. Senior Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) added 10 points and six rebounds, while senior Dominique Camp (Dayton, Ohio) tallied eight points and a game-high nine assists.
Ferrell, Bass and Neitzel delivered 14, 13 and 10 points, respectively, in the second half
Akron finished the contest shooting nearly 53 percent (.528) from the floor, including connecting on seven three pointers. After hitting nearly 52 percent (.516) of its first-half attempts, Dayton struggled offensively over the game's final 20 minutes as the Flyers made just six of their 26 attempts for a .231 shooting mark. The Zips were able to capitalize as Akron was 17-for-27 (63.0 percent) from the floor in the second half en route to the 16-point victory.
Akron forced 19 Dayton turnovers and turned those miscues into a 24-10 edge in points off turnovers. The Zips also posted advantages on the afternoon in points in the paint (38-24) and fast-break points (33-11).
Junior Alexis Stewart (Hamilton, Ontario) and freshman Faith Stinson (Thornville, Ohio) contributed eight and six points off the bench for Akron.
ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is ranked eighth in the NCAA in field goal percentage (.519), 13th in assists per game (21.0) and 48th in assist/turnover ratio (1.35). Individually, Layne Ferrell is rated 20th in assist/turnover ratio (6.00) and 37th in field goal percentage (.688), while Rachel Martindale is 13th in minutes per tilt (38.25) and 38th in triples per contest (3.00) and Reagan Bass ranks 34th in points per game (21.5).
• A pair of Zips scored in double figures in Akron's 85-69 victory over Dayton as Reagan Bass netted a career-high 25 points, while Layne Ferrell fell one point shy of equaling her career high pouring in 24 points.
• Three Akron players posted career-high scoring totals against the Flyers as Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and Faith Stinson posted 25, eight and six points, respectively.
• In her first career start as a Zip, Dominique Camp registered an eight-point, nine-assist and three-steal performance versus Dayton.
• Akron has posted back-to-back shooting efforts of 50 percent or better from the field to start the season as the Zips connected on 52.8 and 50.9 percent of their attempts against Dayton and Oakland. It marks the first time since contests against Miami (March 5, 2022) and Bowling Green (March 9, 2022) last season that Akron has done so in consecutive games.
• A trio of Zips scored in double figures in Akron's season opener at Oakland, led by a team-high 18 points from Reagan Bass, who has now scored in double figures in 18 of Akron's last 30 games.
• Three different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Reagan Bass tallying 10 or more points in two contests this year. She was joined by Layne Ferrell (2) and Rachel Martindale (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 46-23 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 1-1 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 30-18 mark, including an 1-0 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in both of its two games this season, and 55 of its last 65 contests overall. A year ago, the Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9, 2021.
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Annika Corcoran, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and sophomore Zakia Rasheed (Avon, Ind.) have appeared in 66, 66, 60, 52, 28, 28 and 27 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Corcoran and Martindale are the Zips' active leaders in three-point shooting connecting on 36.1 percent of their attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's two games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: NA, 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' two games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: NA, 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: .386 (Dayton), .379 (Oakland), 20 percent: NA.
HOME COOKING
Inside the friendly confines of James A. Rhodes Arena, the Zips have seen a lot of success over the course of the past 18 seasons. When playing on its home court, Akron owns a 118-76 record dating back to the 2004-05 campaign.
In 2021-22, Akron was 8-4 at the JAR, scoring 71.3 points per game, shooting 44 percent (.440) from the floor, averaging 37.8 rebounds per game, with assists on 191 baskets and owning a 1.1 assist/turnover ratio.
Individually, Reagan Bass, enjoyed playing on her home court last season averaging double-figures inside James A. Rhodes Arena owning a 12.1 points per game.
UP NEXT
Akron will host Robert Morris on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. inside James A. Rhodes Arena.
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