The University of Akron Athletics
Wednesday, February 22
Akron, Ohio
7:00 PM
University of Akron
vs
Toledo
Akron Hosts "Blue Out" Versus Toledo
February 21 | Women's Basketball
Akron (15-10, 6-8 MAC) vs. Toledo (21-4, 12-2 MAC)
Wednesday, Feb. 22
James A. Rhodes Arena
Akron, Ohio • 7:00 p.m.
Series History: Toledo leads 49-14
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team will host a "Blue Out" as the Zips welcome Toledo to James A. Rhodes Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to open their final homestand of the regular season. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival for the 7 p.m. tilt brought to you by CLE Customs. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Michael Reghi and Jeff Phelps on the call as well as on WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Toledo: Tricia Cullop (Purdue, 1993), Overall Record: 440-272 (23rd Season), Record at Toledo: 317-162 (15th Season)
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Richmond, 2004), Overall Record: 70-66 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 70-66 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING TOLEDO
Toledo enters play versus Akron on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 21-4 on the campaign, including a 12-2 record in the Mid-American Conference, following the Rockets ninth consecutive win with a 84-64 triumph past Eastern Michigan on Feb. 18.
The Rockets are led by senior G Quinesha Lockett, who is averaging 18.1 points per game, with junior F Sammi Mikonowicz pulling down a team-best 7.3 rebounds per contest. As a unit, Toledo is recording 74.4 points, 36.4 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.
As a team, the Rockets are ranked fifth in the NCAA in free throw percentage (.793), 13th in assist/turnover ratio (1.28) and free throws made per contest (15.60), 21st in winning percentage (.840), 24th in field goal percentage (.459), 33rd in scoring margin (12.6), 37th in assists per game (15.9) and 39th in scoring offense (74.4). Individually, Wiard is rated 13th in the NCAA in assist/turnover ratio (2.56) and Lockett is 43rd in scoring (18.1).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Toledo are meeting for the 64th time in program history. The Rockets lead the series, 49-14, after Toledo bested the Zips, 76-63, on Jan. 21, 2023 at Savage Arena.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (JAN. 21, 2023 - TOLEDO, OHIO)
Akron came up short in its bid to stay atop the league standings as Toledo registered a 76-63 triumph past the Zips on Jan. 21 at Savage Arena.
Sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) netted 22 of her game-high 24 points in the second half to spark Akron's offensive efforts on the afternoon, while also pulling down a team-best eight rebounds.
Senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) added nine points apiece, while senior G Dominique Camp (Dayton, Ohio) dished out a team-high seven assists.
Akron finished the contest shooting nearly 38 percent (.377) from the field, while the Rockets connected on 45.6 percent of their attempts on the afternoon.
Toledo extended the lead to as many as 14 points in the second half before holding on to secure the victory.
KENT STATE EARNS RIVALRY VICTORY OVER AKRON
Akron fell behind early in its showdown with rival Kent State and couldn't overcome a strong performance by the Golden Flashes dropping an 87-46 decision on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) led the Zips in scoring for the second consecutive contest with a team-high 14-point and seven-rebound performance. Reagan Bass added a 11-point and three-assist effort, while Akron garnered solid performances off the bench with six and four points, respectively, from junior G Alexis Stewart (Hamilton, Ontario) and freshman F Aila Miller (Berlin, Ohio).
Kent State shot 75 percent in the opening period and nearly 63 percent (.625) in the first half to race to a 48-30 halftime lead. The Golden Flashes finished the contest connecting on nearly 54 percent (.537) en route to securing the victory.
The Zips concluded the afternoon shooting 31.7 percent from the field
AKRON QUARTET TO BE HONORED ON SENIOR NIGHT
The Zips' contest versus Miami on Saturday, Feb. 25, will mark the final regular season home games in the careers of seniors Dominique Camp, Rachel Martindale and Molly Neitzel along with redshirt junior Layne Ferrell.
Camp has appeared in all 25 games this season in her lone year at Akron, including 24 starts, averaging 10.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds per contest.
A trio of four-year members of the Akron women's basketball program, Ferrell, Martindale and Neitzel have appeared in 75, 89 and 89 games as Zips, respectively, including 58, 28 and 31 starts. The threesome has averaged 7.2, 6.0 and 5.9 points per outing entering play against Toledo en route to netting 540, 538 and 523 career points. Neitzel, Ferrell and Martindale have pulled down 307, 301 and 144 career rebounds.
DEFENSE HAS BEEN OUR CALLING CARD
Defense has been the key to Akron's success this season as the Zips have held opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the floor in 14 of 25 contests and 60 points or less in nine games.
Akron leads the Mid-American Conference in field goal percentage defense (.387), defensive rebounding (29.0), three point defense (.290) and blocked shots (4.48), while ranking fourth in rebounding (37.4) and scoring defense (65.1).
Reagan Bass is sixth (7.6) in the MAC in overall rebounding, while Bass is ranked sixth (7.9) in conference-only rebounding.
In conference-only games, Akron is rated first in the league in defensive rebounding (28.2) and in blocked shots (4.14), while ranking second in three point defense (.283) and third in field goal percentage defense (.407).
Akron is ranked 22nd in the NCAA in defensive rebounds (29.0) and 31sth in blocks per game (4.5).
ZIP TIDBITS
• Molly Neitzel surpassed 500 career points against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 15 on the strength of a career-high 22-point outing. She enters play versus Toledo with 522 career points to go along with 307 career rebounds.
• Four of Akron's five starters have surpassed the career 500-point plateau this season with Dominique Camp 51 points shy of joining this exclusive club. Reagan Bass, Layne Ferrell, Rachel Martindale and Molly Neitzel have amassed 736, 540, 538 and 522 career points, respectively.
• Reagan Bass ranks seventh and eighth, respectively, in the Zips' single-season record book for free throws attempted (174) and free throws made (136).
• Molly Neitzel's 33 blocks rank seventh on the single-season record book at Akron, while Reagan Bass is rated ninth with 31 blocks this season.
• Dominique Camp has posted 65 steals this season, the eighth-best single-season mark in program history.
• Freshman F Faith Stinson (Thornville, Ohio) rejected a career-high three blocks at Kent State on Feb. 18, while redshirt freshman G Abby Carter (Eastlake, Ohio) and Molly Neitzel posted career marks for rebounds (4) and steals (3) against the Golden Flashes.
• Akron has held a pair of league opponents under 50 points in a game this season. The Zips limited Eastern Michigan to 43 points in a 60-43 triumph on Jan. 11 before holding Buffalo to 47 points in a 69-47 win on Jan. 28.
• Akron has overcome double-digit deficits to record a victory in five games this season, including Eastern Michigan (-18 | W, 60-43 | Jan. 11), Youngstown State (-17 | W, 61-44 | Nov. 18), Central Michigan (-13 | W, 80-65 | Jan. 18), Miami (-11 | W, 77-66 | Jan. 7) and Stetson (-10 | W, 58-50 | Dec. 18).
• Reagan Bass enters action versus Toledo having amassed 736 career points, to go along with 344 career rebounds. Layne Ferrell surpassed the 500-point plateau with a five-point effort against Buffalo on Jan. 28 and has amassed 540 career points, while Rachel Martindale reached the 500-point mark versus Western Michigan on Feb. 4 and enters play against Toledo having recorded 538 points.
• Dominique Camp surpassed 200 career assists at Toledo on Jan. 21 after dropping seven dimes and she comes into action against Toledo having registered 229 career assists.
• Akron is ranked 22nd in the NCAA in defensive rebounds (29.0), 23rd in free throws made per contest (15.16), 26th in free throw percentage (.773), 31st in blocks per game (4.5) and 39th in assists per outing (15.9). Individually, Dominique Camp ranks 27th in steals per game (2.60) and 30th in steals (65), while Reagan Bass is 15th in free throw attempts (174) and 17th in free throws made (136).
• Rachel Martindale has recorded 151 career three pointers. She enters action against Toledo sixth on the all-time career list at Akron. She is 24 triples shy of Hanna Luburgh (175 | 2010-14) for fifth place. All but 18 of her 169 career field goals have come from beyond the arc.
• Rachel Martindale is sixth in program history with 448 career three-point attempts. She is 38 attempts shy of surpassing Hanna Luburgh (484 | 2010-14) for fifth place.
• Rachel Martindale's .337 shooting percentage (151-448) from beyond the arc is the ninth-best mark in program history.
• The Zips are averaging 64.1 points per game in 11 road/neutral contests this season with Akron shooting 40 percent from the field, including a .308 mark from beyond the arc. The duo of Reagan Bass and Molly Neitzel are averaging 17.0 and 9.6 points per tilt.
• Nine different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Reagan Bass tallying 10 or more points in 23 contests this year. She was joined by Dominique Camp (14), Molly Neitzel (14), Layne Ferrell (13), Rachel Martindale (6), Alexis Stewart (2), Faith Stinson (2), Aila Miller (1) and freshman F Annie Watson (Akron, Ohio) (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 56-26 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 11-4 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 32-22 mark, including an 3-4 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in 18 of its 25 games this season, and 71 of its last 88 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, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and Zakia Rasheed have appeared in 89, 89, 75, 51, 51 and 39 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Ferrell and Martindale are the Zips' active leader in three-point shooting connecting on 33.7 percent of their attempts.
• Reagan Bass was honored by the MAC on Jan. 2 as its Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's 25 games this season, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .526 (Point Park), .509 (Buffalo-1), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: .481 (Northern Illinois), .462 (Western Michigan), .448 (Eastern Michigan-2), .445 (Notre Dame College), .442 (Miami-1), .442 (Robert Morris), .436 (Central Michigan-1), .420 (Youngstown State), .407 (Bowling Green), .407 (Ohio), .403 (Coppin State), 30 percent: .388 (Northern Kentucky), .386 (Bethune-Cookman), .382 (Stetson), .380 (Kent State-1), .377 (Toledo-1), .373 (Ball State-1), .367 (Ball State-2), .365 (Cleveland State), .317 (Kent State-2), .315 (Eastern Michigan-1), 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' 25 games this season, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: .537 (Kent State-2), .517 (Ball State-1), .508 (Western Michigan), .500 (Northern Illinois), 40 percent: .456 (Toledo-1), .435 (Coppin State), .431 (Northern Kentucky), .415 (Eastern Michigan-2), .400 (Cleveland State), 30 percent: .391 (Miami-1), .388 (Ohio), .386 (Dayton), .383 (Ball State-2), .379 (Oakland), .373 (Central Michigan-1), .364 (Bowling Green), .357 (Notre Dame College), .354 (Stetson), .329 (Bethune-Cookman) .313 (Robert Morris), .311 (Youngstown State), .309 (Kent State-1), 20 percent: .293 (Eastern Michigan-1), .266 (Buffalo-1), .250 (Point Park).
INSIDE THE PAINT
Akron has once proved to be strong in the paint through 25 games this season averaging 29.3 points per contest for 732 total points. The Zips posted a season-best 66 points in the paint in a 101-46 victory over Point Park on Dec. 2.
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 127-79 record dating back to the 2004-05 campaign.
This season, the Zips are 10-4 in the JAR, averaging 72.1 points per tilt and connecting on nearly 44 percent (.438) of their attempts from the field, while recording 39.6 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game.
Individually, Reagan Bass, Molly Neitzel, Dominique Camp and Layne Ferrell are enjoying playing on their home court this season averaging double-figures inside James A. Rhodes Arena owning a 17.0, 12.7, 11.2 and 10.4 points per game, respectively.
UP NEXT
Akron welcomes Miami to James A. Rhodes Arena for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
James A. Rhodes Arena
Akron, Ohio • 7:00 p.m.
Series History: Toledo leads 49-14
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 will host a "Blue Out" as the Zips welcome Toledo to James A. Rhodes Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to open their final homestand of the regular season. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival for the 7 p.m. tilt brought to you by CLE Customs. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Michael Reghi and Jeff Phelps on the call as well as on WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Toledo: Tricia Cullop (Purdue, 1993), Overall Record: 440-272 (23rd Season), Record at Toledo: 317-162 (15th Season)
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Richmond, 2004), Overall Record: 70-66 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 70-66 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING TOLEDO
Toledo enters play versus Akron on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 21-4 on the campaign, including a 12-2 record in the Mid-American Conference, following the Rockets ninth consecutive win with a 84-64 triumph past Eastern Michigan on Feb. 18.
The Rockets are led by senior G Quinesha Lockett, who is averaging 18.1 points per game, with junior F Sammi Mikonowicz pulling down a team-best 7.3 rebounds per contest. As a unit, Toledo is recording 74.4 points, 36.4 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.
As a team, the Rockets are ranked fifth in the NCAA in free throw percentage (.793), 13th in assist/turnover ratio (1.28) and free throws made per contest (15.60), 21st in winning percentage (.840), 24th in field goal percentage (.459), 33rd in scoring margin (12.6), 37th in assists per game (15.9) and 39th in scoring offense (74.4). Individually, Wiard is rated 13th in the NCAA in assist/turnover ratio (2.56) and Lockett is 43rd in scoring (18.1).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Toledo are meeting for the 64th time in program history. The Rockets lead the series, 49-14, after Toledo bested the Zips, 76-63, on Jan. 21, 2023 at Savage Arena.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (JAN. 21, 2023 - TOLEDO, OHIO)
Akron came up short in its bid to stay atop the league standings as Toledo registered a 76-63 triumph past the Zips on Jan. 21 at Savage Arena.
Sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) netted 22 of her game-high 24 points in the second half to spark Akron's offensive efforts on the afternoon, while also pulling down a team-best eight rebounds.
Senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) added nine points apiece, while senior G Dominique Camp (Dayton, Ohio) dished out a team-high seven assists.
Akron finished the contest shooting nearly 38 percent (.377) from the field, while the Rockets connected on 45.6 percent of their attempts on the afternoon.
Toledo extended the lead to as many as 14 points in the second half before holding on to secure the victory.
KENT STATE EARNS RIVALRY VICTORY OVER AKRON
Akron fell behind early in its showdown with rival Kent State and couldn't overcome a strong performance by the Golden Flashes dropping an 87-46 decision on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) led the Zips in scoring for the second consecutive contest with a team-high 14-point and seven-rebound performance. Reagan Bass added a 11-point and three-assist effort, while Akron garnered solid performances off the bench with six and four points, respectively, from junior G Alexis Stewart (Hamilton, Ontario) and freshman F Aila Miller (Berlin, Ohio).
Kent State shot 75 percent in the opening period and nearly 63 percent (.625) in the first half to race to a 48-30 halftime lead. The Golden Flashes finished the contest connecting on nearly 54 percent (.537) en route to securing the victory.
The Zips concluded the afternoon shooting 31.7 percent from the field
AKRON QUARTET TO BE HONORED ON SENIOR NIGHT
The Zips' contest versus Miami on Saturday, Feb. 25, will mark the final regular season home games in the careers of seniors Dominique Camp, Rachel Martindale and Molly Neitzel along with redshirt junior Layne Ferrell.
Camp has appeared in all 25 games this season in her lone year at Akron, including 24 starts, averaging 10.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds per contest.
A trio of four-year members of the Akron women's basketball program, Ferrell, Martindale and Neitzel have appeared in 75, 89 and 89 games as Zips, respectively, including 58, 28 and 31 starts. The threesome has averaged 7.2, 6.0 and 5.9 points per outing entering play against Toledo en route to netting 540, 538 and 523 career points. Neitzel, Ferrell and Martindale have pulled down 307, 301 and 144 career rebounds.
DEFENSE HAS BEEN OUR CALLING CARD
Defense has been the key to Akron's success this season as the Zips have held opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the floor in 14 of 25 contests and 60 points or less in nine games.
Akron leads the Mid-American Conference in field goal percentage defense (.387), defensive rebounding (29.0), three point defense (.290) and blocked shots (4.48), while ranking fourth in rebounding (37.4) and scoring defense (65.1).
Reagan Bass is sixth (7.6) in the MAC in overall rebounding, while Bass is ranked sixth (7.9) in conference-only rebounding.
In conference-only games, Akron is rated first in the league in defensive rebounding (28.2) and in blocked shots (4.14), while ranking second in three point defense (.283) and third in field goal percentage defense (.407).
Akron is ranked 22nd in the NCAA in defensive rebounds (29.0) and 31sth in blocks per game (4.5).
ZIP TIDBITS
• Molly Neitzel surpassed 500 career points against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 15 on the strength of a career-high 22-point outing. She enters play versus Toledo with 522 career points to go along with 307 career rebounds.
• Four of Akron's five starters have surpassed the career 500-point plateau this season with Dominique Camp 51 points shy of joining this exclusive club. Reagan Bass, Layne Ferrell, Rachel Martindale and Molly Neitzel have amassed 736, 540, 538 and 522 career points, respectively.
• Reagan Bass ranks seventh and eighth, respectively, in the Zips' single-season record book for free throws attempted (174) and free throws made (136).
• Molly Neitzel's 33 blocks rank seventh on the single-season record book at Akron, while Reagan Bass is rated ninth with 31 blocks this season.
• Dominique Camp has posted 65 steals this season, the eighth-best single-season mark in program history.
• Freshman F Faith Stinson (Thornville, Ohio) rejected a career-high three blocks at Kent State on Feb. 18, while redshirt freshman G Abby Carter (Eastlake, Ohio) and Molly Neitzel posted career marks for rebounds (4) and steals (3) against the Golden Flashes.
• Akron has held a pair of league opponents under 50 points in a game this season. The Zips limited Eastern Michigan to 43 points in a 60-43 triumph on Jan. 11 before holding Buffalo to 47 points in a 69-47 win on Jan. 28.
• Akron has overcome double-digit deficits to record a victory in five games this season, including Eastern Michigan (-18 | W, 60-43 | Jan. 11), Youngstown State (-17 | W, 61-44 | Nov. 18), Central Michigan (-13 | W, 80-65 | Jan. 18), Miami (-11 | W, 77-66 | Jan. 7) and Stetson (-10 | W, 58-50 | Dec. 18).
• Reagan Bass enters action versus Toledo having amassed 736 career points, to go along with 344 career rebounds. Layne Ferrell surpassed the 500-point plateau with a five-point effort against Buffalo on Jan. 28 and has amassed 540 career points, while Rachel Martindale reached the 500-point mark versus Western Michigan on Feb. 4 and enters play against Toledo having recorded 538 points.
• Dominique Camp surpassed 200 career assists at Toledo on Jan. 21 after dropping seven dimes and she comes into action against Toledo having registered 229 career assists.
• Akron is ranked 22nd in the NCAA in defensive rebounds (29.0), 23rd in free throws made per contest (15.16), 26th in free throw percentage (.773), 31st in blocks per game (4.5) and 39th in assists per outing (15.9). Individually, Dominique Camp ranks 27th in steals per game (2.60) and 30th in steals (65), while Reagan Bass is 15th in free throw attempts (174) and 17th in free throws made (136).
• Rachel Martindale has recorded 151 career three pointers. She enters action against Toledo sixth on the all-time career list at Akron. She is 24 triples shy of Hanna Luburgh (175 | 2010-14) for fifth place. All but 18 of her 169 career field goals have come from beyond the arc.
• Rachel Martindale is sixth in program history with 448 career three-point attempts. She is 38 attempts shy of surpassing Hanna Luburgh (484 | 2010-14) for fifth place.
• Rachel Martindale's .337 shooting percentage (151-448) from beyond the arc is the ninth-best mark in program history.
• The Zips are averaging 64.1 points per game in 11 road/neutral contests this season with Akron shooting 40 percent from the field, including a .308 mark from beyond the arc. The duo of Reagan Bass and Molly Neitzel are averaging 17.0 and 9.6 points per tilt.
• Nine different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Reagan Bass tallying 10 or more points in 23 contests this year. She was joined by Dominique Camp (14), Molly Neitzel (14), Layne Ferrell (13), Rachel Martindale (6), Alexis Stewart (2), Faith Stinson (2), Aila Miller (1) and freshman F Annie Watson (Akron, Ohio) (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 56-26 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 11-4 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 32-22 mark, including an 3-4 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in 18 of its 25 games this season, and 71 of its last 88 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, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and Zakia Rasheed have appeared in 89, 89, 75, 51, 51 and 39 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Ferrell and Martindale are the Zips' active leader in three-point shooting connecting on 33.7 percent of their attempts.
• Reagan Bass was honored by the MAC on Jan. 2 as its Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's 25 games this season, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .526 (Point Park), .509 (Buffalo-1), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: .481 (Northern Illinois), .462 (Western Michigan), .448 (Eastern Michigan-2), .445 (Notre Dame College), .442 (Miami-1), .442 (Robert Morris), .436 (Central Michigan-1), .420 (Youngstown State), .407 (Bowling Green), .407 (Ohio), .403 (Coppin State), 30 percent: .388 (Northern Kentucky), .386 (Bethune-Cookman), .382 (Stetson), .380 (Kent State-1), .377 (Toledo-1), .373 (Ball State-1), .367 (Ball State-2), .365 (Cleveland State), .317 (Kent State-2), .315 (Eastern Michigan-1), 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' 25 games this season, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: .537 (Kent State-2), .517 (Ball State-1), .508 (Western Michigan), .500 (Northern Illinois), 40 percent: .456 (Toledo-1), .435 (Coppin State), .431 (Northern Kentucky), .415 (Eastern Michigan-2), .400 (Cleveland State), 30 percent: .391 (Miami-1), .388 (Ohio), .386 (Dayton), .383 (Ball State-2), .379 (Oakland), .373 (Central Michigan-1), .364 (Bowling Green), .357 (Notre Dame College), .354 (Stetson), .329 (Bethune-Cookman) .313 (Robert Morris), .311 (Youngstown State), .309 (Kent State-1), 20 percent: .293 (Eastern Michigan-1), .266 (Buffalo-1), .250 (Point Park).
INSIDE THE PAINT
Akron has once proved to be strong in the paint through 25 games this season averaging 29.3 points per contest for 732 total points. The Zips posted a season-best 66 points in the paint in a 101-46 victory over Point Park on Dec. 2.
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 127-79 record dating back to the 2004-05 campaign.
This season, the Zips are 10-4 in the JAR, averaging 72.1 points per tilt and connecting on nearly 44 percent (.438) of their attempts from the field, while recording 39.6 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game.
Individually, Reagan Bass, Molly Neitzel, Dominique Camp and Layne Ferrell are enjoying playing on their home court this season averaging double-figures inside James A. Rhodes Arena owning a 17.0, 12.7, 11.2 and 10.4 points per game, respectively.
UP NEXT
Akron welcomes Miami to James A. Rhodes Arena for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
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