In the News Archive: January 2014 - University of Akron Athletics

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Friday, Jan. 31
MBB: Akron's Demetrius Treadwell matures into a leader by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron 82, Toledo 62 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: UT women blown out at home by Toledo Blade

Thursday, Jan. 30
MBB: Akron 73, Ball State 46: Balanced effort leads Zips to comfortable win over Cardinals by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: ‘Purple Out’ is just one tribute as college basketball rallies around UA’s Dan Peters by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron overcomes slow start in blowout victory over Ball State by Branson Wright, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron is 'point'less, wins with power; Kent State has no power, few points – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron blows out Ball State men by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press
WBB: Women's Basketball Notebook NCAA.com

Wednesday, Jan. 29
MBB: 'Purple Out' at UA basketball game shows support for Coach Dan Peters, battling pancreatic cancer WEWS-TV Cleveland
MBB, WBB: Ball State faces different team in second game against Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Kent State home tonight; CSU returns home a winner – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: MBB: Ball State basketbal finding its identity on 'D' by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press
MBB: Whitford supporting friend in his fight against cancer by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press
MBB: Akron coach's cancer battle hits home for Ball State's Whitford by Reggie Hayes, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

Tuesday, Jan. 28
MBB, WBB: Jake Kretzer shakes off back injury to make impact by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: On the record: UA’s Tecca wins MAC East Division Player of the Week Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Still no Buckeyes, but how about Texas Longhorns – Elton Alexander's Top 25 poll vote by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Monday, Jan. 27
MBB: Akron, Cleveland State are ready to grind – Local college basketball this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: University of Akron beats Eastern Michigan 101-79 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Jan 26
MBB: Akron beats Central Michigan 82-74 Akron Beacon Journal, Associated Press
WS&D: On the record – Jan. 25 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Jan. 25
FB, MBB: On the record: Zips to host ‘Purple Out’ in support of Dan Peters Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips’ point-guard position needs an assist by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Programs nationwide showing support for Akron assistant by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: Akron's purple-out night to support cancer-stricken coach Dan Peters by Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News
MBB: MAC rallies in support of cancer-stricken Akron assistant by Matt Norlander, CBSSports.com
MSOC: PSP talks with Akron head coach Jared Embick about Robbie Derschang by Adam Cann, PhillySoccerPage.net

Friday, Jan. 24
FB: UA community honors coach’s influence in memorial by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: 'Celebration Of Life' Held For UA Assistant Coach AkronNewsNow.com
MBB: Longtime college basketball coach inspiring even rival teams with his fight against cancer by Pat Forde, Yahoo Sports
MBB: Akron, Kent, Cleveland State in the heat of conference battles – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron 80, Ohio 56: Zips put clamps on Bobcats Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Jan. 23
MBB: Akron 78, Eastern Michigan 68: Zips batter Eagles to take another road win Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips ride Jake Kretzer's 3-pointers to top Eastern Michigan, 78-68 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Big home game for Kent State; Akron, Cleveland State find road success – Local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC, T&F: On the record: Two more Zips chosen in MLS draft Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Jan. 22
MBB: Two-game trip to Michigan will further test Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Road challenges await Akron and Cleveland State – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Jan. 21
MBB: Former UA standout Zeke Marshall in NBA’s D-League by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Ex-Zip Marshall finding his way in D-League by Josh Weir, Canton Repository

Monday, Jan. 20
MBB: Reggie McAdams, UA’s ‘Bob the Builder,’ has vision for dream home and Rhodes Arena by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Cleveland State, Kent State look like winners, but postseason a question – Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WTEN: On the record – Jan. 19 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, Jan. 19
MBB: UA’s Dan Peters remains upbeat with chemotherapy ahead by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Toledo 75, Akron 61: Rockets dominate the glass, bury Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips mauled by Toledo Rockets, 75-61, in Rhodes Arena by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot has a long, hard road to travel to repeat in the MAC by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: UT beats up defending conference champs in 75-61 road win at Akron by Ryan Autullo, Toledo Blade
MBB: Rockets land first punch against Akron by Dave Hackenberg, Toledo Blade
MBB: Toledo dominates Akron, makes statement in showcase win by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
T&F: On the record: UA men, KSU women win at track and field event Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron 77, Kent State 51: Zips end losing streak with win over Flashes by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, Jan. 18
MBB: Zips face morning wake-up call against Rockets by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Toledo men at Akron; women at Western Michigan Toledo Blade
WS&D, WTEN: On the record: Akron tennis team edges West Virginia Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, Jan. 17
MBB, MSOC, WTEN: On the record: Two UA soccer players drafted by MLS teams Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Toledo at Akron, Wright State at Cleveland State highlight weekend basketball – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips’ style a contrast for Rockets by Ryan Autullo, Toledo Blade
MSOC: Bryan Gallego of Kinnelon signed with MLS' Portland Timbers by Jane Havsy, Daily Record

Thursday, Jan. 16
MBB: Akron 59, Miami 52: Sluggish Zips hold off RedHawks, remain unbeaten in MAC by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips overcome Miami, 59-52, behind a double-double from Demetrius Treadwell by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Cleveland State looks to rebound; Akron, Kent State record wins – Local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: RedHawks fall at Akron Dayton Daily News
MSOC: Zips add four players; former Zips could be selected in MLS draft by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MSOC: Portland Timbers seem to be turning into the 'Akron-tina' Timbers by Jaime Goldberg, The Oregonian
WBB: Miami (Ohio) 79, Akron 76: RedHawks hand Zips third consecutive loss Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, Jan. 15
FB: Zips fill open coaching position with former Buckeye by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: John Peterson returns as assistant with Akron Zips football Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Better communication was key to win over Ohio and moving forward for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: MAC and OAC showdowns today – local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, Jan. 14
MBB: On the record – Jan. 13 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Elton Alexander's Top 25 poll vote by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron putting pieces together by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: Kretzer and the Akron Zips win double-overtime thriller at the Convo by Julie Billings, Pike County News Watchman

Monday, Jan. 13
MBB: Akron 83, Ohio 80: Zips steal one from Bobcats in double OT by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips earn a big Mid-American Conference victory, in double overtime, 83-80 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron Zips overcome their issues; Cleveland State on the road – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Bobcats can't close out Zips by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
MBB, WBB: Big week ahead for Cleveland State – Local college basketball this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Bowling Green 81, Akron 65: Zips senior forward sets rebound record in loss Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: BG women roll past Akron, 81-65 by Jack Carle, BG Sentinel-Tribune
WBB: Bowling Green still dominant over Zips by John Wagner, Toledo Blade

Sunday, Jan. 12
FB: For UA’s Terry Bowden, work eases sorrow of two tragic deaths by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
FB, T&F: On the record – Jan. 11 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA-OU: Faces change but intensity remains by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Bobcats, Ndour get first crack at Akron by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
WBB: BG men face Northern Illinois; women host Akron Toledo Blade

Friday, Jan. 10
MGOLF: On the record – Jan. 9 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Central Michigan 109, Akron 83: Chippewas run past Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, Jan. 9
MBB: Akron 72, Ball State 68: Zips escape Ball State with victory by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Cardinals come close, but lose to Akron in MAC opener by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press
MBB: Bench play lifts Cleveland State and Akron, Kent still searching – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Keith Dambrot Shows Again What Makes Him Special by Ryan Isley, MoreThanaFan.net

Wednesday, Jan. 8
MBB: Zips need to begin to clean things up for MAC by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Point guards are key to winning 2014 Mid-American Conference title by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Cleveland State, Kent State at home, Akron on the road – Local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron provides Ball State a blueprint for MAC basketball success by Thomas St. Myer, Muncie Star Press
MBB: Kretzer and Akron Zips return to the Convo for a MAC clash by Julie Billings, Pike County News Watchman

Tuesday, Jan. 7
MBB: Zips still seeking consistency as MAC play begins by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Ohio College Basketball Insider by Mark Znidar, Columbus Dispatch

Monday, Jan. 6
MBB: Akron men’s basketball begins MAC play Wednesday at Ball State riding two-game win streak by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Bryn Forbes looking to break out for Cleveland State – This week in local college basketball by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, Jan. 5
WBB: Akron 87, Ball State 78: Zips overcome turnovers to beat Cardinals by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Ball State women fall in MAC basketball opener Muncie Star Press

Friday, Jan. 3
MBB: Akron 59, Marshall 58: Zips escape late Herd rally to secure win to open 2014 by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips win despite themselves, 59-58, over Marshall by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Players struggling for Akron and Cleveland State – local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips nip Herd, 59-58 by Rick McCann, Huntington Herald-Dispatch
MBB: More road woes for Herd Charleston Gazette

Thursday, Jan. 2
MBB: Cleveland State gets down to Horizon League business; Akron gets one more test – Local college basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Herd takes Zip trip by Rick McCann, Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Wednesday, Jan. 1
MBB: Akron 77, Coppin State 66: Young guns help Zips end losing streak by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips get hot early to drop Coppin State, 77-66 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron Zips clean up at the end; Kent State hoops struggle – Local basketball this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

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