In the News Archive: February 2013

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Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
MBB: 3-point shot by Andy Katz, ESPN.com
MBB: Numbers to Know: Wednesday Recap ESPN.com
MBB: Zips dig deep, come back and extend streak by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron 88, Ohio 81 (OT): Zips outlast Bobcats to remain unbeaten in MAC by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips come through in overtime, 88-81, to top Ohio by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: With help from 7-foot Zeke Marshall, Akron still stands tall by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ohio runs out of steam by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: MAC’s best can’t be sure of getting NCAA at-large bid by Bob Hunter, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: Zips take control of MAC by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
MBB: Akron's remarkable basketball season is no fluke (audio) WKSU.org
MBB: Dambrot on the Ken Carmen Show (audio) 92.3 The Fan (Cleveland)
MBB: Akron getting it done during streak by Dick Vitale, ESPN.com
MBB: High stakes in Ohio-Akron rematch by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Ohio remains biggest hurdle for Akron to clear by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Ohio by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Bobcats ready for Akron rematch by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
MBB: Keith Dambrot on Cleveland Sports Night (audio) 850 AM WKNR (Cleveland)
MBB: Akron college hoops program thriving thanks to LeBron by Scott Gleeson, USA Today
MBB: The bracket buster: Akron built to rampage through NCAA Tournament by Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News
MBB: Forde Minutes by Pat Forde, Yahoo! Sports
MBB: Zips crack USA Today Coaches Poll by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Letters to the editor – Feb. 26 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips crack USA Today coaches Top 25 basketball poll by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ohio State Buckeyes 16th in new AP Top 25 basketball poll; Akron Zips near AP's Top 25, but 24th in Coaches rankings Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron men's basketball team cracks top 25 for first time Canton Repository
MBB: Ohio-Akron rematch full of historical significance by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
MBB: BracketBusters wins help Cleveland State, Akron, Kent: NE Ohio Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Roundball Chatter for Feb. 25 by Dick Vitale, ESPN.com
BASE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 24 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013
WBB: Akron 77, Kent State 71 – Zips secure school-record tying 18th victory by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: College women's basketball report: Malone, Walsh fall; Akron sweeps Kent Canton Repository
BASE, SOFT, T&F, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 23 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
MBB: Zips flex muscle, extend streak by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron Zips make it 18 straight, 68-53 over North Dakota State by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron 68, North Dakota State 53: Zips stretch winning streak to 18 by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
BASE, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 22 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MBB: 'Lucky' Dambrot thriving in Phase Two by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron basketball point guard Alex Abreu gives the Zips their zip by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: UA needs to take advantage of ESPN2 game against North Dakota State by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: North Dakota State by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Keep filling the JAR (editorial) Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Letters to the editor – Feb. 22 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, MGOLF, SB, T&F, VB, WBB: On the record – Feb. 21 Akron Beacon Journal
SB: College notebook: Birkhimer does it all for Akron by Kurt Synder, Neward Advocate

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
MBB: Predictions for the best of BracketBusters by Myron Medcalf, ESPN.com
MSOC: Quaker Valley graduate inducted into Akron Hall of Fame by Andrew John, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
WBB: Rachel Tecca excels for Zips after devastating knee injury by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Falcon women beat Akron, move into tie for 1st place in MAC East by Jack Carle, BG Sentinel-Tribune
WBB: Rogers, Steffen lead Falcons past Zips in 74-61 win at home by John Wagner, Toledo Blade
WBB, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 20 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
MBB: Zips get to take a breather by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF, T&F: On the record – Feb. 19 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Game between BGSU, Akron women pivotal for MAC tournament draw by John Wagner, Toledo Blade

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
MBB: Akron, La. Tech among teams that should have bubble fans nervous by Andy Glockner, SI.com
MBB: No poll watching for Zips as March looms by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Letters to the editor – Feb. 19 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Ohio State Buckeyes drop to No. 18, Akron Zips get some support in basketball Top 25 Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: On the record – Feb. 18 Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Former UA soccer star Anthony Ampaipitakwong finds an elephant around every corner in
Thailand by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
MBB: Fast Break by Seth Davis, SI.com
MBB: Strong play down stretch keeps Akron's winning streak alive: Local college basketball insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
BASE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
BASE, WTEN: Local college sports – Feb. 16 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Full-court press by Mike DeCourcy, Sporting New
MBB: Akron 67, Bowling Green 50: Zips win 17th in row in front of big crowd by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron stretches win streak to 17 with 67-50 triumph over Bowling Green by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron pulls away from Bowling Green for 17th straight win by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
MBB: Calhoun tallies 11 as Bowling Green suffers road loss at Akron, 67-50 Toledo Blade
MBB: Akron pulls away late to down BG men, 67-50 Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune
MBB: Dambrot happy he chose to stay at Akron by John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
WBB: College women’s basketball: Akron 64, Ball State 52: Zips defense leads way in win over Cardinals by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Ball State Notes: Daily Ball State University sports news Muncie Star Press

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
MBB: UA coach expects Zips to come out fighting rest of season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips scouting report: Bowling Green by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
BASE, SOFT: On the record – Feb. 15 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
MBB: Hot Zips basketball team still seeks spark with students by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: How about Ohio State vs. Akron in the NCAA Tournament? Who would win? by Doug Lesmerises, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: NCAA Tournament profile: Akron Zips by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013
MBB: Akron's Marshall opening up, turning heads by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron 70, Eastern Michigan 62: Zips ride defense, shooting to win over Eagles by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips make it 16 straight, 70-62, over Eastern Michigan by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Saad Abdul-Salaam Q&A WillofaChampion.com
WTEN: On the record – Feb. 13 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
MBB: UA should heed Keith Dambrot’s advice by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Eastern Michigan by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
GOLF, SOFT: On the record – Feb. 12 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
MBB: Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell Feature (video) SportsTime Ohio (YouTube.com)
MBB: Zips finding some relief from bench by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: On the record – Feb. 11 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
MBB: Local College Basketball Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
SOFT, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 10 Akron Beacon Journal
BASE: Zips baseball coach working to instill winning attitude Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013
MBB: Akron Zips hold on again, defeat Miami, 54-50 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron 54, Miami 50: Zips get by in another squeaker Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron rallies to top RedHawks, extend winning streak by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MBB: Miami notes: RedHawks show resolve in battling bigger Zips by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MBB: Miami RedHawks fall to Akron, 54-50 Cincinnati Enquirer
SOFT, WBB: On the record – Feb. 9 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Defense lacking as RedHawk women lose to Akron by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
WBB: Miami RedHawks' women's team falls to Akron, 84-77 Cincinnati Enquirer

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
ATH: On the record – Feb. 8 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA’s streak on line against different Miami team by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Miami by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Red-hot Akron next for Miami by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MBB: Miami-Akron preview by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MBB: Miami RedHawks host streaking Akron Cincinnati Enquirer
WBB: Cassell sets Akron assists mark by B.J. Bethel, Dayton Daily News
WBB: Miami RedHawks' women's team looks to bounce back vs. Akron Cincinnati Enquirer

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013
MBB: Akron zipping along with nation's best win streak by Tom Withers, Associated Press
WBB: Tri-Valley graduate wins honor again by Brandon Hannahs Zanesville Times Recorder
TF/XC: Patriot signs with Akron Palladium-Item

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
FB: With a year behind him, Bowden signs some class by Sports Xchange (Reuters)
FB: Zips land recruiting class with a local flavor by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: University of Akron football recruits for 2013 Akron Beacon Journal
FB: 'Athletes' abound among Akron and Kent State football recruits by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Around Ohio: Two area football recruits alter decisions after coaching changes by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
FB: Two area seniors will play Div. I football Dover-New Philadelphia Times-Reporter
MBB: Keith Dambrot on "Munch in the Morning" (audio) 850 AM WKNR (Cleveland)
MBB: Keith Dambrot on "Talking Heads" (audio) 92.3 FM The Fan (Cleveland)
T&F, WBB: On the record – Feb. 6 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
MBB: Akron 68, Central Michigan 56: Zips escape with win over Chippewas by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips survive a scare from Central Michigan with 68-56 victory by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Central Michigan tests Akron, falters in final minutes Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013
FB, T&F: On the record – Feb. 4 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Talking about the Zips (editorial) Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips look to lift benefits from streak by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA basketball scouting report: Central Michigan by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: BracketBusters pairings have Akron hosting North Dakota State; Ohio University, Cleveland State and Kent State also learn opponents by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron men get North Dakota State in BracketBuster Canton Repository
MBB: Coaches react to BracketBusters matchups by Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
MBB: Akron among top mid-major threats by Miles Simon, ESPN.com
MBB: Akron Zips putting together one of best seasons in MAC history: MAC Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Keith Dambrot’s Akron Zips nation’s hottest team with 13 straight wins by Raphielle Johnson, NBCSports.com
WTEN: On the record – Feb. 3 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013
FB: Ten years later, UA’s Dwight Smith at peace with Super Bowl MVP snub by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron flexes muscle, looks forward by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron 86, Ohio 72: Zips take off in second half, blitz Bobcats by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Nation’s longest winning streak could give Zips respect they crave by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron overpowers Ohio, 86-72, to take control of MAC basketball race by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: With another big win, Akron basketball keeps dreaming even bigger by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron 86, Ohio 72: Bobcats can’t stay with Zips by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: Round one to Zips by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
WBB: Akron 75, Buffalo 57: Strong second half lifts Zips to victory by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Zips honor New Phila woman during breast cancer awareness game Dover-New Philadelphia Times-Reporter
T&F: On the record – Feb. 2 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
MBB: New season brings same scenario for Zips, Bobcats by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Ohio by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron matchup with Ohio University has MAC title implications by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron and Ohio meet in big MAC clash by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
WS&D, WTEN: On the record – Feb. 1 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
MBB: Mid-Major Spotlight: Akron-Ohio Preview (video) ESPN.com
MBB: Dear Mom: I finally got my own Zips jersey (blog) by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: College basketball notebook by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Bobcats, Zips renew most heated MAC rivalry by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
WBB: Zips beat BG for 1st time since '01 Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron women's basketball team snaps 19-game losing streak to Bowling Green Canton Repository
WBB: Akron downs Falcon women, 68-63 BG Sentinel-Tribune
WBB: Falcons' 19-game win streak vs. Zips snapped Toledo Blade
T&F, WBB: On the record – Jan. 31 Akron Beacon Journal

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