In the News Archive: March 2013

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Sunday, March 31, 2013
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 30 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, March 30, 2013
BASE, SOFT, T&F, WTEN: On the record – March 29 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, March 29, 2013
MBB: On the record – March 28 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, March 28, 2013
BASE, MBB, T&F, WTEN: On the record – March 27 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: 'Roo at the Zoo' to reward UA hoops fans Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: College Newswatch Cleveland Plain Dealer
WSOC: Cooper-Garland takes talent to Germany by Matt Wagner, Warren Tribune-Chronicle

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
BASE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record – March 26 Akron Beacon Journal
MGOLF: Big things are ahead for Marquette standout Gollwitzer by Greg Uptain, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
WBB: Zips hope to keep building on success by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
MBB, WGOLF: On the record – March 25 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, March 25, 2013
MBB: Former McKeesport, Akron star Zeke Marshall sets sights on NBA by Chris Adamski, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Sunday, March 24, 2013
BASE, MGOLF, T&F: On the record – March 23 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips’ bleak ending shouldn’t obscure promising future by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Amid March Madness, some real sanity by Bob Dyer
MBB: Four things about the NCAA Tournament at Auburn Hills by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Saturday, March 23, 2013
BASE, MGOLF: On the Record – March 22 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Brian Walsh sick about how UA career ended by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: In second half, Keith Dambrot deserved better from his best friend (blog) by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Four things about the NCAA Tournament at Auburn Hills by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, March 22, 2013
MBB: The Second Act of Akron Coach Keith Dambrot by Michael Weinreb, Grantland.com
MBB: Akron coach Keith Dambrot, VCU coach Shaka Smart are like family by Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
MBB: Akron trusts in Tree by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: VCU destroys short-handed Akron by 46 points Associated Press
MBB: VCU 88, Akron 42: Defensive pressure wreaks havoc on ailing Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Fatal dose of adversity provides off-season challenge for Zips by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA officials discussing basketball arena options by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips' trip to big dance ends with VCU waltzing away in a laugher by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: 4 things I think about the NCAA Tournament games at Auburn Hills by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: VCU crushes Akron 88-42 in NCAA opener by Tom Pearrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch
WBB: On the record – March 21 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Duquesne women advance in WNIT with win over Akron Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
WBB: Duquesne rallies to down Akron, 71-66, in WNIT first round Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Thursday, March 21, 2013
MBB: VCU pressure will be tough but UA prepared by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: VCU’s Shaka Smart, UA’s Keith Dambrot take turns playing protégé by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips notebook: Zeke Marshall passes wisdom on to teammates by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: VCU Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Tournament ready (editorial) Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zeke Marshall determined to keep Akron standing tall at end of NCAA opener vs. VCU by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Four things I think about the Auburn Hills (Mich.) sub-regional by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Can confident Akron back up its swagger? NCAA Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron, Kretzer ready for NCAA Tournament by Scott Richards, Chillicothe Gazette
MBB: Rams see target of opportunity by Tom Pearrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch
MBB: Talented VCU looks for intangibles required in tourney by Paul Woody, Richmond Times-Dispatch
MBB: VCU vs. Akron preview capsule Richmond Times-Dispatch
MBB: VCU vs. Akron: Key matchup Richmond Times-Dispatch
MBB: VCU’s Shaka Smart goes up against Akron’s Keith Dambrot, a close friend, in NCAA tournament by Mark Giannotto, Washington Post
MBB: Akron-VCU matchups pits mentor Keith Dambrot vs. student Shaka Smith by Larry Lage, Associated Press
MBB: Reading into tourney teams' fortunes (South Region) by Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com
WBB: WNIT: Akron vs. Duquesne scouting report Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
MBB: Dambrot, Smart – best friends, ready for war by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MBB: LeBron James, Zeke Marshall find payoff in tortuous tactics of UA’s Keith Dambrot by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Carmelo Betancourt ready for Zips’ next challenge by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA freshman walk-on Darius Hoisten of Garfield enjoying NCAA ride by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Jim Tressel talks with UA men’s basketball team after practice by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal
WGOLF, WBB: On the record – March 19 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Point of poise: Freshman guard Carmelo Betancourt finding his stride for NCAA-bound Akron Zips by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Terry Pluto talks about the Browns' free agent moves, the Indians' rotation and more (podcast) Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: University of Akron basketball coach Keith Dambrot lauds Walnut Hills senior center Isaiah Johnson by Mike Dyer, Cincinnati Enquirer
MBB: MAC Preview – Zips hope to stand tall in tournament by Tim May, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: McAdams, Akron thrilled to be in NCAA Tournament by Mark Altstaetter, Lima News

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
BASE, SOFT: Baseball pitcher Alex Loftin’s cancerous leg saved with surgery by Jewell Cardwell, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Bowden challenged to rebuild Akron football by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
MBB: Nick Harney, Chauncey Gilliam move from limbo to frontline roles by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Without Alex Abreu, Zips find way to win with defense by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron determined to rewrite pre-NCAA storyline against VCU by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Keith Dambrot wants an NCAA win for his Akron Zips, not just a good time by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: VCU still has chance to make history by Tom Pearrell, Richmond Times Dispatch
MBB: VCU notes: Akron’s Dambrot sports VCU shirt by Tom Pearrell, Richmond Times Dispatch
MBB: Breaking down the South Region by Jason King, ESPN.com
WGOLF: On the record – March 18 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, March 18, 2013
BASE: On the record – March 17 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Re-live Akron's run to the NCAA Tournament Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Keith Dambrot goes dancing with protege Shaka Smart from VCU by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Showdown of best friends a wicked NCAA twist for Keith Dambrot, Shaka Smart by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Four things I think about the Akron Zips' matchup with VCU by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Perseverance of Nick Harney, Demetrius Treadwell help Akron Zips succeed by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron Zips and Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Tournament 2013 links: Coach friends Keith Dambrot vs. Shaka Smart Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: VCU to meet familiar foe in NCAA tournament by Tom Pearrell, Richmond Times Dispatch
MBB: Finding upsets by mismatched seeds ESPN.com

Sunday, March 17, 2013
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 16 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron wins MAC title to make NCAA tournament by Tom Withers, Associated Press
MBB: MAC Tournament – Akron 65, Ohio 46: Zips run away with MAC championship by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips coach gets most satisfying NCAA trip by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips roll in second half to win MAC Tournament over Ohio University, 65-46 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron delivers a most improbable dominating MAC championship by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Tournament format helps boost attendance: MAC Men's Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron 65, Ohio 46: Zips trounce Bobcats, head to NCAA tournament by David Glasier, News-Herald
MBB: Akron wins MAC tourney to gain NCAA berth by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
MBB: Akron 62, Kent State 59: Marshall takes over, sends top-seeded Akron to final by Tim May, Columbus Dispatch
MBB: Crash Landing by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
MBB: Dominant defense sends Akron to Big Dance by Steve DiMatteo, FoxSportsOhio.com
WBB: Women’s MAC Tournament final: Central Michigan 86, Akron 68 by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: UA women set new basketball standard after dubious past by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: MAC women's championship game: Central Michigan 86, Akron 68 by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Chippewas use defense to fuel title run: Mid-American Conference Women's Insider by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: In defeat, a triumphant season continues for Akron women's basketball by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: MAC tournament: Central Michigan too much for Akron in title game by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: Akron women fall in MAC title game by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
WBB: Kest, Lady Zips lose MAC title game Cleveland Jewish News

Saturday, March 16, 2013
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 15 by Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: MAC Tournament semifinal – Akron 62, Kent State 59: Zips hold off Flashes, advance to title game against Ohio by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: UA victory caps tough week of healing by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Kent State basketball – Offensive drought sends Flashes home for CIT game by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron blocks Kent out, 62-59, in MAC semifinal by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Demetrius Treadwell drives Akron Zips into MAC Tournament title game by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: With plenty of returning stars, MAC should be strong again next season: MAC Men's Tournament Insider by Bob Keim, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron holds off Kent State 62-59 in MAC semis by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
MBB: Kent State's NCAA Tournament dreams dashed by rival Akron by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier
MBB: Akron 62, Kent State 59: Marshall takes over, sends top-seeded Akron to final by Tim May, Columbus Dispatch
WBB: Women’s MAC Tournament – Akron 70, Ball State 61: Zips continue their season of firsts by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: MAC Women's Tournament semifinal – Akron 70, Ball State 61 by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Mayfield grad Jodi Kest leading Akron resurgence by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: Akron women reach MAC tourney title game by Mike Popovich, Canton Repository
WBB: Ball State women bow out in MAC semis Muncie Star Press

Friday, March 15, 2013
MBB: It’s about business for Zips in MAC Tournament by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: No excuses allowed in UA-KSU rematch by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron coach Keith Dambrot says Alex Abreu incident 'hit all of us hard': Talking with Terry Pluto Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Keith Dambrot wants Zips to get to higher level: MAC Men's Tournament Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot is finalist for Jim Phelan Award Canton Repsitory
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot piles up the honors – but the big prize still has to be won (blog) by Kevin Kleps, Crain's Cleveland Business
WBB: Women’s MAC Tournament: Akron 83, Buffalo 79: Zips stay cool in victory over Bulls by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Zips' Luburgh calms nerves in the clutch: MAC Women's Tournament Insider by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron Zips women to play in MAC semifinals by Mike Popovich, Canton Repsitory
WBB: Akron's Luburgh earns All-MAC honors by Brandon Hannahs, Zanesville Times Recorder

Thursday, March 14, 2013
BASE: On the record – March 13 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: There’s only one way to dance for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Jake Kretzer faces plenty of challenges, including dealing with girlfriend’s auto accident by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips' Keith Dambrot is MAC basketball coach of the year; OU Bobcats' D.J. Cooper is player of the year by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: As the MAC Tournament starts, it's hard to know the score in sports, especially collegiate ones by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Demetrius Treadwell podcast (audio) CollegeInsider.com
WBB: UA riding high into MAC Tournament by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – March 12 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: It took time, but Treadwell finds right path, leadership role by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron's Zeke Marshall, Rachel Tecca get postseason MAC honors by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Zips' Zeke Marshall named MAC's top defender Canton Repository
MBB, WBB: MAC tournament notebook by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron's Rachel Tecca is MAC women's player of the year Canton Repository

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
WBB: Akron's 'tough kid' Rachel Tecca shines on and off basketball court by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB, T&F: Marshall, Treadwell, Abreu, Kretzer honored Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Rebounding Zips (editorial) Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips' Zeke Marshall, Kent State's Chris Evans earn first-team All-MAC men's basketball honors by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron's Marshall, Kent's Evans lead All-MAC team Canton Repository
T&F: On Campus: Joe Wesley soars to new heights for Zips by Joseph Hayes, Port Huron (Mich.) Times Herald

Monday, March 11, 2013
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 10 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Don't count the Akron Zips out just yet: Local Colleges Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Are favored Akron Zips, Ohio Bobcats ripe for a fall in Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament? by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: MAC Men's Basketball Tournament: Team by team capsule previews Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: MAC Women's Basketball Tournament: Team by team capsule previews Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: College basketball: Area products Demetrius Treadwell, Nick Harney making the grade at Akron by Guy Cipriano, News-Herald
MBB, WBB: The captains make the calls: Who are the best in the MAC? by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, March 10, 2013
BASE, SOFT, T&F: On the record – March 9 Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, March 9, 2013
BASE, SOFT, WGOLF, WBB: On the record – March 8 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Kent State 68, Akron 64: Flashes build big lead, hold on to defeat rival Zips in MAC finale by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Point guard situation remains foggy for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Once a champion of UA’s big dreams, Alex Abreu apparently chooses selfish path by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Kent State rides fast start to 68-64 victory over short-handed Akron by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron Zips' coach Keith Dambrot will not be down for long by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Kent State knocks off Akron to snap losing streak to arch-rival by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier
WBB: Mid-American Conference picks All-MAC teams for women's basketball Cleveland Plain Dealer
WTEN: Akron women's tennis picked to repeat as MAC champs in preseason poll Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friday, March 8, 2013
MBB: Seniors not looking back, too much in immediate future by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Kent State by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips freshman Jake Kretzer dealing with rapid heart rate scare by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Suddenly torrid Kent State sets sights on Akron by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Kent State will close out regular season with much still at stake by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Men's Basketball Preview: Kent State at Akron by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record Courier
MBB: Leaving on a high note by Zac Jackson, FoxSportsOhio.com
MSOC, WBB, WTEN: On the Record – March 7 Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, March 7, 2013
WBB, T&F: On the record – March 6 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron gets a quick knockout against UB women by Amy Moritz, Buffalo News

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
MBB: Bracket busters: Foursome will be fearsome if they get into big dance by Ryan Fagan, Sporting News
MBB: King's Court: Regular-season awards by Jason King, ESPN.com
MBB: Akron 72, Miami 58: Zips clinch share of MAC regular-season title; top seed in tournament by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Burst bubble might be just what Zips needed by Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips clinch MAC regular-season title with 72-58 win over Miami by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Miami falters in second half, loses to Zips 72-58 by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
WBB: On the record – March 5 Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
FB: Akron head coach Terry Bowden credits father for molding him by Bill Dragomir, Alliance Review
MBB: Miami game suddenly carries big importance for UA by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Miami by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Preview: Miami at Akron by Rick Cassano, Dayton Daily News
MSOC: Marla Ridenour on Sports blog – Quotes and notes from Caleb Porter's MLS debut Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, March 4, 2013
BASE: Pitcher, diagnosed with cancer, hoping to keep his leg by Jewell Cardwell, Akron Beacon Journal
BASE, WBB: On the record – March 3 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips' center Zeke Marshall says team will bounce back from defeat: Area Colleges Insider by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron's big streak comes to an end; do Zips still have at-large case? (blog) by Matt Norlander, CBSSports.com
WBB: Tecca helps Akron clinch share of first MAC East title Canton Repository
WBB: Miami women fall to Akron Cincinnati Enquirer

Sunday, March 3, 2013
BASE, T&F: On the record – March 2 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Buffalo 81, Akron 67: Bulls end Zips’ 19-game winning streak by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Javon McCrea's big night powers Buffalo to 81-67 upset of MAC-leading Akron by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: McCrea rises up as UB stuns Akron by Bob DiCesare, Buffalo News
MBB: UB-Akron Game Wrap (blog) by Bob DiCesare, Buffalo News

Saturday, March 2, 2013
BASE, FB: On the record – March 1 Akron Beacon Journal
FB: 2013 Mid-American Conference football schedule features 13 midweek nationally televised games by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB: Can Rubber Bowl bounce back? by Parker Perry, The Suburbanite
MBB: UA should be wary of Buffalo’s potential by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Zips basketball scouting report: Buffalo by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: March Madness 2013: Why the Ohio State Buckeyes would beat the Akron Zips in a potential matchup by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MSOC: Former UA coach Caleb Porter set to make MLS coaching debut Sunday night by Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, March 1, 2013
MBB: Numbers to Know: February in review ESPN.com
WBB: On the record – Feb. 28 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Ohio women lose at Akron Athens Messenger

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