The University of Akron Athletics
Monday, November 7
Rochester, MI
8:00 PM
University of Akron
at
Oakland
Akron Set to Open Campaign at Oakland
November 06 | Women's Basketball
Akron (0-0) at Oakland (0-0)
Monday, Nov. 7
Rochester, Mich. • 8 p.m.
Series History: Oakland leads 3-1
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team opens its 2022-23 campaign on Monday, Nov. 7, as the Zips travel to Rochester, Mich., to face Oakland. The 8 p.m. tilt with the Golden Grizzlies will be broadcast on ESPN+ as well as 99.7 FM Canton's New Country with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Oakland: Jeff Tungate (Oakland, 1993), Overall Record: 117-148 (Ninth Season), Record at Oakland: 117-148 (Ninth Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 55-56 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 55-56 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING OAKLAND
Oakland enters its season opener this Monday, Nov. 7, on the heels of a 15-15 overall ledger a year ago, including an 11-9 mark in the Horizon League.
Senior G Breanne Beatty headlines Oakland's returnees this season after averaging 9.7 points and a team-best 5.0 rebounds per game a yeat ago. As a team, the Golden Grizzlies registered 62.6 points, 35.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 1.6 blocks per outing during the 2021-22 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Oakland are squaring off for fifth time in program history with the Golden Grizzlies owning a 3-1 series advantage. In the last meeting between the schools, Akron earned an 85-65 triumph past the Oakland on Nov. 17, 2018 at the Kent State Classic in Kent, Ohio.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (NOV. 17, 2018 - KENT, OHIO)
Megan Sefcik scored a game-high 23 points and nailed five three-pointers en route to a 20-point victory as Akron defeated Oakland, 85-65, in game one of the Kent State Classic.
The Zips' red-hot offense shot 47.6-percent from the floor (30-for-63) and 47.8-percent from beyond the arc (11-of-23). Akron pulled in a game-high 45 rebounds, 34 defensive, and 11 offensive, while also assisting on 14 of their 30 made baskets. Â
Akron used a balanced scoring attack in the contest with nine of the 10 active Zips in the point column. To go along with a balanced scoring effort, four Zips turned in double-digit efforts with Sefcik leading the way, followed by Caitlin Vari and Haliegh Reinoehl scoring 12 points each and Colleen Neitzel adding 10 points.
BASS GARNERS PRESEASON ALL-MAC ACCOLADES
Akron sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) was tabbed a preseason Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference selection when the league unveiled its 2022-23 Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Oct. 27.
On the strength of her breakout rookie campaign a season ago, Bass was tabbed Honorable Mention All-MAC and All-Freshman team honoree after playing in 26 games, including 25 starts, leading the Zips' offensive attack in the paint averaging 12.0 points per game, while ranking third in the league posting 1.19 blocks per game.
Bass scored a career-best 23-points against Eastern Michigan, while bringing down a career-high 13 rebounds at Wake Forest. Bass recorded a career-high four blocks against Western Michigan, while recording two or more blocks in seven games. Bass finished the season with 17 double-figure games.
ZIPS EARN WBCA ACADEMIC SPECIAL MENTION
The 2021-22 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll was announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and the Akron women's basketball team earned special mention nods for having a 3.404 overall team GPA for the 2021-22 academic year.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2021-22 season is the 27th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
The Zips were just one of five Mid-American Conference teams to earn the recognition.
ZIP TIDBITS
• The Zips are seeking their first road win over Oakland after dropping a 51-47 decision on Dec. 30, 2003.
• Akron has averaged 63.0 points per contests in four meetings with Oakland.
• Reagan Bass has scored in double figures in 17 of Akron's last 29 games.
• Akron owns a 45-22 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 17-4 record last season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 29-18 mark, including a 8-3 ledger last season.
• Eight different Akron players scored in double figures last season led by Jordyn Dawson tallying 10 or more points in 26 contests this year. She was joined by Reagan Bass (17), Lonasia Brewer (9), Layne Ferrell (7), Rachel Martindale (5), Annika Corcoran (2), Kendall Miller (1) and Alanna Carter (1).
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in 22 of its 29 games this season, and 53 of its last 63 contests overall. The Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9.
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Dawson led the Zips in scoring and rebounding 24 and 18 times, respectively, a season ago. Bass paces Akron returners in double-figure scoring (17) and rebounding (1) contests and in scoring 15 or more points in a game (9).
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Annika Corcoran, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Zakia Rasheed and Alexis Stewart have appeared in 64, 64, 59, 50, 26, 26 and 26 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Corcoran and Martindale are the Zips' active leaders in three-point shooting connecting on 36.1 and 35.6 percent of their attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's 29 games a season ago, this is how the Zips fared from the field: 50 percent: .623 (Western Michigan-2), .531 (Miami-2), .519 (Bowling Green-1), .518 (Bowling Green-3), 40 percent: .491 (Ball State), .490 (Miami-1), .483 (Bowling Green-2), .475 (Ohio-2), .468 (Robert Morris), .462 (Detroit), .461 (Slippery Rock), .444 (Eastern Michigan-1), .438 (Ohio-1), .431 (Kent State-2), .431 (Eastern Michigan-2), .431 (Central Michigan-1), .417 (Northern Illinois), .407 (Buffalo-2), .406 (Kent State-1), .403 (Central Michigan-2), .403 (Toledo-2), 30 percent: .389 (MIchigan), .375 (Buffalo-1), .368 (Wake Forest), .346 (Duquesne), .323 (Youngstown State), .328 (Toledo-1), .316 (Western Michigan-1), 20 percent: .258 (Buffalo-3).
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' 29 games a season ago, this is how the Zips fared defensively: 50 percent: .647 (Michigan), .597 (Buffalo-2), .518 (Ball State), .508 (Buffalo-3), 40 percent: .475 (Ohio-2), .465 (Buffalo-1), .446 (Northern Illinois), .441 (Toledo-2), .431 (Bowling Green-1), .424 (Bowling Green-2), .418 (Bowling Green-3), .413 (Toledo-1), .406 (Ohio-1), .404 (Western Michigan-2), 30 percent: .388 (Wake Forest), .379 (Miami-2), .375 (Duquesne), .370 (Robert Morris), .364 (Eastern Michigan-1), .362 (Kent State-2), .362 (Miami-1), .358 (Western Michigan-1), .344 (Central Michigan-1), .344 (Kent State-1), .333 (Central Michigan-2), .328 (Detroit), .322 (Youngstown State), 20 percent: .286 (Eastern Michigan-2), .211 (Slippery Rock).
MAC PRESEASON POLL
The Zips under fifth-year head coach Melissa Jackson, were picked to finish eighth as a team behind preseason league and tournament favorite preseason favorite Toledo (11 first-place votes and 143 points). The Rockets were followed by Ball State (1 first-place votes/130 points), Bowling Green (109), Kent State (103), Northern Illinois (99), Western Michigan (91), Ohio (61), Akron (50), Eastern Michigan (46), Buffalo (40), Miami (35) and Central Michigan (29).
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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 117-76 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 open its home campaign hosting Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 13 in a 2 p.m. contest at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Monday, Nov. 7
Rochester, Mich. • 8 p.m.
Series History: Oakland leads 3-1
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 opens its 2022-23 campaign on Monday, Nov. 7, as the Zips travel to Rochester, Mich., to face Oakland. The 8 p.m. tilt with the Golden Grizzlies will be broadcast on ESPN+ as well as 99.7 FM Canton's New Country with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Oakland: Jeff Tungate (Oakland, 1993), Overall Record: 117-148 (Ninth Season), Record at Oakland: 117-148 (Ninth Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 55-56 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 55-56 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING OAKLAND
Oakland enters its season opener this Monday, Nov. 7, on the heels of a 15-15 overall ledger a year ago, including an 11-9 mark in the Horizon League.
Senior G Breanne Beatty headlines Oakland's returnees this season after averaging 9.7 points and a team-best 5.0 rebounds per game a yeat ago. As a team, the Golden Grizzlies registered 62.6 points, 35.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 1.6 blocks per outing during the 2021-22 campaign.
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Oakland are squaring off for fifth time in program history with the Golden Grizzlies owning a 3-1 series advantage. In the last meeting between the schools, Akron earned an 85-65 triumph past the Oakland on Nov. 17, 2018 at the Kent State Classic in Kent, Ohio.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (NOV. 17, 2018 - KENT, OHIO)
Megan Sefcik scored a game-high 23 points and nailed five three-pointers en route to a 20-point victory as Akron defeated Oakland, 85-65, in game one of the Kent State Classic.
The Zips' red-hot offense shot 47.6-percent from the floor (30-for-63) and 47.8-percent from beyond the arc (11-of-23). Akron pulled in a game-high 45 rebounds, 34 defensive, and 11 offensive, while also assisting on 14 of their 30 made baskets. Â
Akron used a balanced scoring attack in the contest with nine of the 10 active Zips in the point column. To go along with a balanced scoring effort, four Zips turned in double-digit efforts with Sefcik leading the way, followed by Caitlin Vari and Haliegh Reinoehl scoring 12 points each and Colleen Neitzel adding 10 points.
BASS GARNERS PRESEASON ALL-MAC ACCOLADES
Akron sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) was tabbed a preseason Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference selection when the league unveiled its 2022-23 Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Oct. 27.
On the strength of her breakout rookie campaign a season ago, Bass was tabbed Honorable Mention All-MAC and All-Freshman team honoree after playing in 26 games, including 25 starts, leading the Zips' offensive attack in the paint averaging 12.0 points per game, while ranking third in the league posting 1.19 blocks per game.
Bass scored a career-best 23-points against Eastern Michigan, while bringing down a career-high 13 rebounds at Wake Forest. Bass recorded a career-high four blocks against Western Michigan, while recording two or more blocks in seven games. Bass finished the season with 17 double-figure games.
ZIPS EARN WBCA ACADEMIC SPECIAL MENTION
The 2021-22 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll was announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and the Akron women's basketball team earned special mention nods for having a 3.404 overall team GPA for the 2021-22 academic year.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2021-22 season is the 27th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
The Zips were just one of five Mid-American Conference teams to earn the recognition.
ZIP TIDBITS
• The Zips are seeking their first road win over Oakland after dropping a 51-47 decision on Dec. 30, 2003.
• Akron has averaged 63.0 points per contests in four meetings with Oakland.
• Reagan Bass has scored in double figures in 17 of Akron's last 29 games.
• Akron owns a 45-22 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 17-4 record last season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 29-18 mark, including a 8-3 ledger last season.
• Eight different Akron players scored in double figures last season led by Jordyn Dawson tallying 10 or more points in 26 contests this year. She was joined by Reagan Bass (17), Lonasia Brewer (9), Layne Ferrell (7), Rachel Martindale (5), Annika Corcoran (2), Kendall Miller (1) and Alanna Carter (1).
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in 22 of its 29 games this season, and 53 of its last 63 contests overall. The Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9.
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Dawson led the Zips in scoring and rebounding 24 and 18 times, respectively, a season ago. Bass paces Akron returners in double-figure scoring (17) and rebounding (1) contests and in scoring 15 or more points in a game (9).
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Annika Corcoran, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Zakia Rasheed and Alexis Stewart have appeared in 64, 64, 59, 50, 26, 26 and 26 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Corcoran and Martindale are the Zips' active leaders in three-point shooting connecting on 36.1 and 35.6 percent of their attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's 29 games a season ago, this is how the Zips fared from the field: 50 percent: .623 (Western Michigan-2), .531 (Miami-2), .519 (Bowling Green-1), .518 (Bowling Green-3), 40 percent: .491 (Ball State), .490 (Miami-1), .483 (Bowling Green-2), .475 (Ohio-2), .468 (Robert Morris), .462 (Detroit), .461 (Slippery Rock), .444 (Eastern Michigan-1), .438 (Ohio-1), .431 (Kent State-2), .431 (Eastern Michigan-2), .431 (Central Michigan-1), .417 (Northern Illinois), .407 (Buffalo-2), .406 (Kent State-1), .403 (Central Michigan-2), .403 (Toledo-2), 30 percent: .389 (MIchigan), .375 (Buffalo-1), .368 (Wake Forest), .346 (Duquesne), .323 (Youngstown State), .328 (Toledo-1), .316 (Western Michigan-1), 20 percent: .258 (Buffalo-3).
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' 29 games a season ago, this is how the Zips fared defensively: 50 percent: .647 (Michigan), .597 (Buffalo-2), .518 (Ball State), .508 (Buffalo-3), 40 percent: .475 (Ohio-2), .465 (Buffalo-1), .446 (Northern Illinois), .441 (Toledo-2), .431 (Bowling Green-1), .424 (Bowling Green-2), .418 (Bowling Green-3), .413 (Toledo-1), .406 (Ohio-1), .404 (Western Michigan-2), 30 percent: .388 (Wake Forest), .379 (Miami-2), .375 (Duquesne), .370 (Robert Morris), .364 (Eastern Michigan-1), .362 (Kent State-2), .362 (Miami-1), .358 (Western Michigan-1), .344 (Central Michigan-1), .344 (Kent State-1), .333 (Central Michigan-2), .328 (Detroit), .322 (Youngstown State), 20 percent: .286 (Eastern Michigan-2), .211 (Slippery Rock).
MAC PRESEASON POLL
The Zips under fifth-year head coach Melissa Jackson, were picked to finish eighth as a team behind preseason league and tournament favorite preseason favorite Toledo (11 first-place votes and 143 points). The Rockets were followed by Ball State (1 first-place votes/130 points), Bowling Green (109), Kent State (103), Northern Illinois (99), Western Michigan (91), Ohio (61), Akron (50), Eastern Michigan (46), Buffalo (40), Miami (35) and Central Michigan (29).
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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 117-76 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 open its home campaign hosting Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 13 in a 2 p.m. contest at James A. Rhodes Arena.
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