The University of Akron Athletics
Read the Latest Edition of Zips Line – March 27, 2015
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SPRING FOOTBALL GAME DETAILS ANNOUNCED
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 18, as we’ll have another action-packed day on campus for all Zips Football fans. Here’s a rundown of the events:
- 8:30 a.m.: Football alumni register and check in at the House of LaRose Lobby at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field before the 9 a.m. team breakfast. Sign up before April 10 and the price is just $25 per person (increases to $50 after that date).
- 9:30 a.m.: Registration begins in Stile Athletics Field House for the Sixth Annual Youth Clinic that starts at 10 a.m.. Click here (password is CLINIC) to register children kindergarten through sixth grade for just $15, which includes one voucher to any 2015 Zips Football home game.
- 11 a.m.: Zips Fest opens
- 12 p.m.: InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field opens – no tickets required
- 1 p.m.: 2015 Spring Football Game kicks off
- Postgame: Free Autograph Session with the team and Coach Bowden
- 3 p.m.: Baseball plays host to Miami (Ohio) at Lee R. Jackson Field
- 6 p.m.: Men's Soccer will play two exhibition contests vs. Sigma FC at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field
ZIPS FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETHOLDER PRIZES
Congratulations to Kristian D. Johnson, Roberta Depompei, Gary McAfee, Loren Petry, William Zavarello, Dawn Daniels, John Pajk, Martin Belsky and Jim Lisic, all of whom won prizes that included an upgrade of your season ticket location and autographed memorabilia, as well as on-the-field experiences for the Pitt game on Sept. 12.
If you buy or renew your Football season tickets by the end of the day, you can win pre-game sideline passes or the chance to participate in the high-five tunnel on the field for the Kent State game, an invitation to the Athletics Director’s suite that day, and more. If you already purchased for this year, you’re automatically rolled over for the chance to win these prizes until you win. You can call us at 888-99-AKRON (25766), visit the ticket office or visit GoZips.com/tickets to find the season ticket package that’s right for you.
SAVE THESE DATES
More details coming, but here are some important events we wanted to make sure are on your calendars:
- Men’s Basketball Celebration – Friday, April 17, 2015 – register here
- The Varsity "A" Association Beer & Wine Tasting – Friday, May 29, 2015
- Zips Football Golf Outing – Friday, June 5, 2015
- The Presidents' Cup Golf Outing, Presented by the Varsity "A" Assoc. – Monday, July 27, 2015
- Zips Men's Basketball Golf Outing – Friday, August 14, 2015
- Zips Baseball Golf Outing – Friday, September 18, 2015
- The Invitational Golf Outing – Tuesday, October 6, 2015
BASKETBALL SURVEY OPEN
If you haven’t done so already, please take the time to complete our 2014-15 Basketball Fan Survey. We want your feedback so we can continue to improve your experience at James A. Rhodes Arena!
CONGRATS TO …
… senior Alexis Cooks, who earned our top finish yesterday at the Texas Relays by placing 10th in the hammer throw. She and her other Track and Field teammates are in Austin and in Raleigh competing in their first outdoor meets of the season …
… junior Shawn Barber, named to the Post-NCAA Bowerman Watch List. Shawn also has committed to jump on April 25 at the prestigious Drake Relays, where his competition will include the top-rated pole vaulter in the world and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist. Don’t forget to visit GoZips.com/RaisingTheBARber for more …
… senior Sina King, named an All-Region nominee for the 2015 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division I Coaches’ All-American Team …
… junior Pat Forsythe, to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District Second Team …
… Women’s Tennis, for defeating UW-Milwaukee Tuesday. We host Bowling Green at 1 p.m. today and Miami (Ohio) at 1 p.m. Sunday at LaTuchie Tennis Center in Stow …
… Softball, which heads west to start MAC play with road trips to Western Michigan and Northern Illinois this weekend …
… senior Laura Murray, who posted her second consecutive top-10 finish and led our Women’s Golf team to 11th place at the MSU Ocala Spring Invitational …
… Men’s Golf, which tees off today at the Furman Intercollegiate …
… Joey Havrilak and John Valek of Baseball, names MAC Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, after leading us to two wins in three games at Eastern Michigan to open MAC play last weekend. We host Toledo this weekend at Lee R. Jackson Field, with games at 3 p.m. today and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday …
… Havrilak also was named the GoZips.com Student-Athlete of the Week …
… former Men’s Soccer stars DeAndre Yedlin, named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s roster for friendlies against Denmark and Switzerland, and Wil Trapp, named to the USA’s U-23 Men’s National Team roster …
ASK THE AD
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Go Zips!
Tom Wistrcill
Director of Athletics
