In the News Archive: February 2014

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Friday, Feb. 28
MBB: Cleveland State tunes up for tournament; Kent State, Akron have work to do – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Fundraiser for Dan Peters, ailing Zips director of basketball operations by Jewell Cardwell, Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: On the record – Feb. 27 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Feb. 27
FB: Former Zip looks to bring pro football to University of Akron Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips fall to RedHawks 65-61 for third consecutive loss by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips lose third straight, 65-61, to Miami Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: As the hoops world turns in Mid-American Conference – Local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Luburgh, Tecca help University of Akron push win streak to 11 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB, T&F: On the record – Feb. 26 Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 26
MBB: Zips need outside shooting, defense to show against Miami by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Kent State need big wins; Cleveland State gets one – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Feb. 25
FB: Rivals Pro Football: Detroit, Southern Michigan among five teams on board by Perry Farrell, Detroit Free Press
MBB: MAC basketball title will come down to wire for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 24
BASE, RIFLE: On the record – Feb. 23 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Akron, or another MAC team, could feel the sting of tournament format – Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Feb. 23
BASE, WBB: On the record – Feb. 22 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Ohio 66, Akron 50: Dambrot says Zips ‘showed quit’ against Bobcats by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Ohio University stuns Akron, 66-50, to tighten Mid-American Conference race by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Back from the brink by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
WBB: Akron 88, Ohio 76: Zips keep on rolling Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Tecca racking up the hoop honors at Akron by Bubba Kapral, Martins Ferry Times Leader

Saturday, Feb. 22
MBB: Limping Akron prepares for aching Ohio by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Who will be left standing? by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Friday, Feb. 21
MBB: Critical games on tap for Cleveland State, Kent State, Akron – Local college hoops this weekend by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thursday, Feb. 20
MBB: Buffalo 96, Akron 90: Leaky defense dooms Zips to loss to Bulls by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips lose again on the road, 96-90, to Buffalo by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron numbers dwindle; Kent State wins third straight – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: UB keeps its balance in win by Bob DiCesare, Buffalo News
T&F: Daily News Roundup: Dual Meet Idea by Jesse Squire, DailyRelay.com
WBB: Akron 89, Northern Illinois 75: Zips win school-record ninth in a row by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 19
MBB: Demetrius “Tree” Treadwell continues to grow into role as Zips’ leader by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron at Buffalo has double interest; Kent State also on the road – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: University of Akron President Luis Proenza honored with a bobblehead: Higher Education Roundup by Karen Farkas, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: UB fights for share of MAC East lead Buffalo News
MGOLF: On the record: Zips golfers finish 13th at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Zips would break record with ninth straight win by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Feb. 18
FB: Bowden aiming to change perception and results at Akron by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Look who's at the bottom of the Top 25 poll – Elton Alexander's AP vote by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ohio College Basketball Insider by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
T&F: German standout helps turn Zips into ‘pole vault heaven’ by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 17
BASE: On the record – Feb. 16 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Akron, Cleveland State battle to the end for top tournament seeds – Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
T&F: Quarterback on track by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository

Sunday, Feb. 16
MBB: Akron 62, Northern Illinois 54: Demetrius Treadwell dominates in Zips’ win over NIU by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron turns back Northern Illinois as Demetrius Treadwell scores 25 by Mike Peticca, Cleveland Plain Dealer
T&F: On the record: UA track performers set records Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron 87, Ball State 64: Zips extend winning streak to eight games Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Inconsistent play hurts Ball State women's basketball by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press

Saturday, Feb. 15
MBB: Zips facing a rocky road toward postseason by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: NIU men's hoops travels to Akron by Steve Nitz, DeKalb Daily Chronicle
T&F: On the record: UA track teams attain highest national rankings Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Feb. 14
BASE: UA baseball preview: Zips focusing on successful season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Spotlight on Cleveland State; Akron and Kent State also at home – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Jared Embick: The Man Leading the MAC's Soccer Powerhouse by Kellen Becoats, HustleBelt.com

Thursday, Feb. 13
MBB: Western Michigan 57, Akron 54: Zips give up eight-point halftime lead in loss to Broncos Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips fall to Western Michigan, 57-54 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron loses, Kent wins at buzzer, Cleveland State starts stretch run – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: WMU men's basketball team led by seniors Shayne Whittington, David Brown in 57-54 comeback win over Akron by David Drew, Kalamazoo Gazette
MSOC: Zips add eight recruits to 2014 roster by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Tecca joins elite club for Zips by Andy Harris, The Suburbanite

Wednesday, Feb. 12
MBB: Forward Nick Harney suspended for conduct detrimental to the team by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Is Cleveland ready for Horizon and Mid-American Conference Tournaments - Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron senior forward Nick Harney suspended indefinitely by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: WMU men's basketball team getting valuable production from post players off bench by David Drew, Kalamazoo Gazette

Tuesday, Feb. 11
ATH: Kent State director of athletics Joel Nielsen is a man of MACtion by Kevin Kleps, Crain's Cleveland Business
MSOC, WBB: On the record: Dapper Dan banquet Feb. 16 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 10
MBB: Akron 65, Bowling Green 63: Quincy Diggs seals last-minute win for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips pull one out late, 65-63, over Bowling Green by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, WBB: Cleveland State, Akron players taking charge with tournament play looming - Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Late Falcons’ bucket not enough by John Wagner, Toledo Blade
MBB: Akron's Diggs hits game-winner in final seconds to beat BG 65-63 by Jack Carle, BG Sentinel-Tribune
RIFLE, SOFT: On the record – Feb. 9 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 9
ATH: MAC's slogan has 'taken on a life of its own' since it gained buzz on Twitter by Kevin Kleps, Crain's Cleveland Business
MBB: Zips trying to shake off offensive struggles by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: BGSU men host Akron; women host Miami Toledo Blade
SOFT, T&F: On the record: UA pole vaulter Shawn Barber sets Canadian national record Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron 79, Western Michigan 66: Zips win seventh in a row in MAC Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Feb. 8
MSOC: For Ezana Kahsay, no matter where he is, soccer is his life by Tiffany Lankes, Buffalo News
SOFT, WTEN: On the record: Kent State, Akron open softball seasons with victories Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Feb. 6
FB: Zips bulk up on defense with 2014 recruiting class by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: MAC football coaches find the recruits they want within Buckeye borders by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron 52, Eastern Michigan 48: Zips survive the grind against Eagles by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips escape, 52-48, over Eastern Michigan by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Cleveland State looks to keep rolling; Akron escapes, Kent State's struggles continue – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron 71, Northern Illinois 67: Zips win sixth in a row Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Feb. 5
MBB: Zips looking to rebound against Eastern Michigan by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Akron is home, Kent State on the road as MAC race heats up – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
T&F, WGOLF: On the record: UA women’s golf finishes eighth in MAC Match Play Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, Feb. 4
MBB, WGOLF: On the record: University of Akron hires new cornerbacks coach Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, Feb. 3
MBB, WBB: Cleveland State keeps getting healthy; Kent State exhales, Akron stays the course – Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron 101, Buffalo 92 Akron Beacon Journal
WTEN: On the record: UA women win singles, doubles competitions Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Feb. 2
MBB: Kent State 60, Akron 57: Darren Goodson banks in winning 3-pointer in waning moments by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Flashes land needed win; Zips keep chugging toward March by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips fall to Kent State, 60-57, on miracle 3-pointer with 1.6-seconds to play by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Kent State upsets Akron on Goodson's game-winning 3-pointer by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier
T&F, WS&D: On the record: Zips swimmers fall in last dual meet Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Feb. 1
ATH, WTEN: On the record: University of Akron women’s tennis team remains unbeaten Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Keith Dambrot says KSU can turn season around by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Kent State basketball looking to get back on the right track against Akron by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Rival Akron storms into town to face beleaguered Kent State men's basketball by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier

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