In the News Archive: November 2015

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Monday, November 30
MSOC: Two own goals, 19 corner kicks later, Zips advance to NCAA quarterfinals with victory over SMU, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: What a bowl game and winning season means to the Akron football program by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt

Sunday, November 29
FB: Akron Zips take back the Wagon Wheel with a 20-0 victory over Kent State   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron Zips roll past Charleston Southern, 82-58   by Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Zips making bowl plans after convincing victory over rival Flashes, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips snap two-game skid with 82-58 victory over Charleston Southern, George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Balanced five-man attack provides rare challenge for Zips’ foes, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Former Akron player on a roll with Timbers   by the Columbus Dispatch

Friday, November 27
FB: Akron Zips look to cap season with rivalry win over Kent State: MAC Football 2015 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Zips looking to avoid repeat of last year’s upset loss to rival Kent State, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Green Bay gets by Akron 66-63 by We Are Green Bay

Wednesday, November 25
MBB: Akron Zips rally comes up short at Green Bay, 66-63   by Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Zips focused only on beating rival Golden Flashes, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips vs. Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball recap: Gassed Akron falls late at Green Bay 66-63   by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt
MSOC: How the Zips became a college soccer powerhouse   Amanda Rabinowitz, WKSU

Tuesday, November 24
MBB: Injuries mount as Akron Zips keep traveling: Local College Basketball 2015   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Richie Laryea named to College Soccer News team of the week, by Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Terry Bowden thrilled for team finally getting to be bowl eligible   by Lindy's Sports
FB: Thomas Woodson earned Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week for East Division   Michael Love, Tribune-Review

Monday, November 23
MSOC: Newly blond Sean Sepe sparks Zips’ second-most goals in NCAA play, Rutgers falls 6-1, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron becomes bowl eligible with 42-21 victory over Buffalo by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Thomas Woodson throws four touchdown passes as Zips roll over Bulls to become bowl eligible, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron starts fast, but falls at Villanova for first loss: NIT Season Tipoff 2015 by Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Of Speedos and scalpers: Spring trip to Brazil gives Zips chemistry, confidence for NCAA run, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Florida Gulf Coast rolls to 82-64 victory over Zips at Akron Classic, by Richie Mulhall, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, November 21
FB: Motivated Zips hope to continue aggressive approach against Bulls, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Defense, rebounding carries Zips to victory over Eagles, by Richie Mulhall, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips vs. Villanova Wildcats: Preview Q&A with VU Hoops by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt
FB: Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips football preview: A brief history and preview of the matchup, Matt Hammond, Hustlet Belt
WBB: Solid third period propels women’s hoops to win by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Friday, November 20
FB: Akron Zips, Buffalo Bulls play for bowl eligibility Saturday: MAC Football 2015 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Jake Kretzer scores 11 for Akron in win over Arkansas by The Pike County News Watchman
FB: Coach Terry Bowden talks Zips Bowl Eligibility on Jasen Sokol Show (audio), WAKR

Thursday, November 19
MSOC: Zips find more motivation for NCAA title run during September trip to Santa Barbara, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips upset Arkansas 88-80 at NIT Season Tip-Off, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Three-point barrage lifts Akron over Arkansas by Ozark Sports Zone
FB: UB preparing for Akron on Saturday by Thomas Baldwin, Union-Sun & Journal

Wednesday, November 18
FB: Linebacker Jatavis Brown making a name for himself as a possible NFL player while leading Zips defense, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Razorbacks hope to avoid MAC upset from Zips by Nate Allen, The Baxter Bulletin
MSOC: Zips soccer earns No. 4 national seed in NCAA tourney by The Hudson Hub-Times

Tuesday, November 17
MSOC: No disrespect this year as Zips earn coveted No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips hammer outmatched Terriers 100-30, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Ability to look forward aids DeAndre Yedlin's growth for club, country by Grant Wahl, Sports Illustrated
MSOC: Darlington Nagbe, soccer enigma by Andrew Helms, The Guardian

Monday, November 16
MSOC: Zips clip Buffalo 1-0 for MAC championship, earn NCAA tournament berth, by Fred Clay, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron beats CSU, 65-53, in Coaches vs. Cancer doubleheader   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Akron wraps up MAC title,   by Canton Repository
MBB: Zips out to turn last season's pain into production   by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite
RIF: Boyertown grad Strohl on the mark for Akron rifle team   by Bill Arsenault, The Mercury

Sunday, November 15
MSOC: Akron 3, West Virginia 2: Zips hold off Mountaineers, advance to MAC title game against Buffalo, by Richie Mulhall, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron 65, Cleveland State 53: Balanced Zips open season with win over Vikings, Akron Beacon Journal staff report
WBB: Zips drop season opener in women’s basketball, Akron Beacon Journal staff report
FB: Hundley runs for 3 TDs, leads Akron over Miami (Ohio) 37-28 CBS Sports
FB: Akron 37, Miami 28: Zips hold off RedHawks, get closer to possible bowl berth, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Hundley leads Akron over Miami with three scores on the ground by Jeremy O'Brien, Hustle Belt

Saturday, November 14
FB: Zips need defense to continue strong play against RedHawks with bowl bid still the prize, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron basketball gets four signees for 2016 recruiting class by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips hope to keep offense rolling, improve on defense in opener against CSU at Kent, by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Whether running the ball or hamming it up, ‘Great Codini’ keeps Zips charged, by Tom Layberger, American Sports Network
FB: Akron Zips vs. Miami RedHawks football preview by Jordan Rinard, Hustle Belt

Friday, November 13
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot, Kent State's Rob Senderoff talk about winning, trouble, their programs and each other   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Akron Zips look to reach .500 at Miami on Saturday: MAC Football 2015 (photos)   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Enduring five surgeries, redshirt sophomore Tyler Sanda provides season’s turning point, by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Coaches vs. Cancer Northeast Ohio Doubleheader Preview   by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt

Thursday, November 12
MBB: MAC Men's Basketball Preview: Akron Zips by Mid-American Conference
FB: Akron football takes on Miami (Ohio) by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Wednesday, November 11
MBB: Akron has all the ingredients for a big season: MAC Basketball 2015 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Backup center does ‘outstanding job’ for Zips by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, November 10
FB: Football team gets back to winning   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
MSOC: Men’s soccer dominates Bowling Green   by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
MSOC: Zips to host MAC Championship, by Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Miami (Ohio) vs. Akron - 11/14/15 College Football Pick, Odds, and Prediction   by Brett Nault, Sports Chat Place

Monday, November 9
FB: Defense, second-half rally carries Zips to victory over Minutemen by Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron comes from behind to beat UMass 17-13   by CBS Sports
MSOC: Zips blank Bowling Green 4-0, earn 18th MAC title by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Akron cruises to another regular season title after 4-0 win over BGSU   by Kellen Becoats, Hustle Belt
WBB: Anita Brown scores 23 points in 26 minutes as Akron cruises   by Sara Welch, Swish Appeal

Friday, November 6
MBB: Zips show their potential against overmatched Pioneers by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Top 25 MAC Basketball Players: #7 Pat Forsythe (C - Akron Zips) by Matt Hammond, Hustle Belt
FB: Coach Terry Bowden/Zips v UMass on the Jasen Sokol Show (audio), WAKR

Thursday, November 5
FB: After years looking for his best position, Jerome Lane Jr. finds his niche at wide receiver Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Coach Keith Dambrot has options galore as Zips prepare to open season by George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: Akron women’s soccer looks to clip Redhawks by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite
FB: Zips football take on the Minutemen by Terry Rabbitts, The Buchtelite

Wednesday, November 4
FB: Zips will take one step at a time for rest of the season George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: MAC Men’s Basketball Preview: Akron Zips by Brandon Hickey, Hustle Belt

Tuesday, November 3
XC: Zips senior ends career on positive note at MAC cross country meet at GlenOak   Curtis Duffield, Canton Repository
FB: Massachusetts vs. Akron - 11/7/15 College Football Pick, Odds, and Prediction   by Brett Nault, Sports Chat Place
GENERAL: Akron AD Speaks At Hall of Fame Luncheon Club   by Mike Keating, The Alliance Review
WBB: MAC Women’s Basketball Preview: Akron Zips   by Mid-American Conference

Monday, November 2
FB: Defenses dominate but Chippewas make more of their opportunities in win over Zips George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Akron Zips defense strong, but offense wilts as Zips fall to Central Michigan, 14-6   by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Akron Zips football recap: Blake Serpa unloads on the Zips, win 14-6   by Thomas McElgunn, Hustle Belt
MSOC: University of Akron drops 4-2 decision to visiting UCLA   by Zack Hawks, Akron Beacon Journal
WSOC: UA women upset No. 1 Ball State in soccer semifinals   by Akron Beacon Journal
S&D: Akron Zips Past Ohio   by College Swimming

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