The University of Akron Athletics
Monday, December 19
DeLand, Fla.
1:00 PM
University of Akron
8-2,0-0MAC
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Bethune-Cookman
1-9,0-0SWAC
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Bethune-Cookman
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12
16
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Akron
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16
64
Akron Captures Hatter Classic Title with 64-60 Win Over Bethune-Cookman
December 19 | Women's Basketball
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DELAND, FLA. – Led by 17 points apiece from sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) and senior G Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio), the University of Akron women's basketball team captured the Hatter Classic title with a come-from-behind 64-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman (1-9) on Monday, Dec. 19.
The Zips (8-2) finished the contest shooting nearly 39 percent (.386) from the field, while limiting the Wildcats to a .329 shooting mark.
Trailing by one, 49-48, entering the final period, Akron opened the stanza on a 6-0 run to assume a lead they didn't relinquish en route to earning the triumph.
Redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) joined Bass and Neitzel for Akron with double-figure scoring efforts pouring in 12 points.
Nia Jordan directed Bethune-Cookman's offensive efforts scoring a game-high 19 points, while pulling down a game-best 15 rebounds. Chanel Wilson also added a game-high 19 points for the Wildcats.
The Zips garnered a team-high eight rebounds apiece from Bass and senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.), while Bass and Ferrell recorded three steals each.
UP NEXT:
The Zips welcome Coppin State to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 7 p.m. tilt on Thursday, Dec. 29.
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
DELAND, FLA. – Led by 17 points apiece from sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) and senior G Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio), the University of Akron women's basketball team captured the Hatter Classic title with a come-from-behind 64-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman (1-9) on Monday, Dec. 19.
The Zips (8-2) finished the contest shooting nearly 39 percent (.386) from the field, while limiting the Wildcats to a .329 shooting mark.
Trailing by one, 49-48, entering the final period, Akron opened the stanza on a 6-0 run to assume a lead they didn't relinquish en route to earning the triumph.
Redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) joined Bass and Neitzel for Akron with double-figure scoring efforts pouring in 12 points.
Nia Jordan directed Bethune-Cookman's offensive efforts scoring a game-high 19 points, while pulling down a game-best 15 rebounds. Chanel Wilson also added a game-high 19 points for the Wildcats.
The Zips garnered a team-high eight rebounds apiece from Bass and senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.), while Bass and Ferrell recorded three steals each.
UP NEXT:
The Zips welcome Coppin State to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 7 p.m. tilt on Thursday, Dec. 29.
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
Team Stats
BCU
UA
FG%
.329
.386
3FG%
.176
.238
FT%
.818
.652
RB
47
43
TO
12
18
STL
9
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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