In the News Archive: March 2014

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Monday, March 31
MGOLF, SOFT: On the record – March 30 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, March 30
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT, T&F: On the record: UA runner sets school record Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, March 29
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT: On the record: Zips rally in ninth to defeat Toledo 3-2 Akron Beacon Journal

Friday, March 28
ATH: UA and KSU officials say athletic union a complicated issue by George Thomas and Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Spring football primer: Mid-American Conference by Peter Myerberg, USA Today
MBB: On the record: University of Akron plans celebration for men’s basketball team Akron Beacon Journal

Thursday, March 27
FB: On the record: Football-only member UMass leaving MAC after 2015 season Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips aim for 2015 hoops season to be a repeat of 2013 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, March 26
BASE, MGOLF, SOFT, WGOLF: On the record: UA golfers finish tied for 13th at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron's Rachel Tecca one of three MAC players nominated for Coaches All-America team Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, March 25
FB: Pro Days blog – ‘Pugs’ Pughsley of Akron could be project-type player in NFL by Gil Brandt, NFL.com
MGOLF, SB, WGOLF, WTEN: On the record – March 24 Akron Beacon Journal
WS&D: Akron's first swimming title has strong area ties by Curtis Duffield, Canton Repository

Monday, March 24
MGOLF, WGOLF: On the record – March 23 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron Zips were talk of the town in women's basketball and could be again by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, March 23
BASE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record – March 22 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Women’s NCAA Tournament: Akron falls to Purdue in opener by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Zips’ NCAA Tournament loss won’t define season by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron Zips women fall to Purdue Boilermakers' inside power in NCAA first round, 84-55 by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Purdue women's basketball rolls past Akron, 84-55, in NCAA tournament opener by Mike Carmin, West Lafayette Journal Courier
WBB: Purdue routs Akron as Courtney Moses ties 3s record Associated Press

Saturday, March 22
ATH: Model-airplane pilots fly to fight cancer at event on UA campus by Doug Livingston, Akron Beacon Journal
BASE, WTEN: On the record: Zips baseball team opens MAC play with win Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Zips put talents on display for NFL scouts by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Editorial – Arrival Time Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Women’s NCAA Tournament: Zips confident heading into tournament debut by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: President Obama picks Zips to upset Purdue in women’s NCAA Tournament Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Four years to become an overnight success for the Akron Zips by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Luburgh never gave up the dream by Matthew Florjancic, WKYC.com
WBB: Plybon Steps in and Helps Akron to 'Big Dance' by Andrew Vogel, Wooster Daily Record
WBB: Purdue women's basketball hoping to get its groove back as NCAA tournament opens by Mike Carmin, West Lafayette Journal Courier

Friday, March 21
MSOC: Aided by Akron ties, Steve Zakuani looks forward to being a "game-changer" for Portland Timbers by Dan Itel, MLSsoccer.com
WBB: Women’s NCAA Tournament: Kacie Cassell’s spark provides Zips with energy by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Senior point guard Kacie Cassell triggers the Akron Zips women's basketball team by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Kest leads Akron to first NCAA Tournament by Matthew Florjancic, WKYC.com
WBB: Former T-V standouts leaving legacy with Akron women's basketball team by Brandon Hannahs, Zanesville Times-Recorder
WBB: What becoming a MAC champion means to Akron's Rachel Tecca SwishAppeal.com

Thursday, March 20
BASE: On the record – March 19 Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Former Harrisburg Cougars standout chasing NFL dream: Q&A with Anthony Holmes by Andrew Shay, Patriot-News
MBB: IPFW 97, Akron 91: Zips’ season ends with loss in first round of CIT by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips fall to IPFW in opening round of CIT, 97-91 Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Mastodons’ 1st postseason to keep going by Ben Smith, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
MBB, WBB: Spotlight shines on Jewish basketball coaches by Les Levine, Cleveland Jewish News
WBB: Akron's Jackson living the dream by Sam Matta, Standard Speaker

Wednesday, March 19
MBB: UA basketball: Zips looking to put disappointment behind them in CIT by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: 'Other' basketball tournaments start for Cleveland State, Akron by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: IPFW thrilled to host CIT opener by Ben Smith, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
MSOC: On the record – March 18 Akron Beacon Journal
T&F: UA’s Shawn Barber wins indoor national championship, continues to reach new heights by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron women's basketball rides dynamic duo into Mackey Arena to face Purdue by Mike Carmin, West Lafayette Journal Courier

Tuesday, March 18
FB: UA spring football: Zips adjust to change for 2014 by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: UA women’s basketball: Zips will make NCAA Tournament debut against Purdue by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron women draw Purdue to open NCAA Tournament run by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: No. 13 seed Akron Zips take on No. 4 seed Purdue in 1st-ever NCAA women's tournament appearance (video) WEWS-TV Cleveland
WBB: Notre Dame region: Fighting Irish earn top seed USA Today
WBB: Senior Hanna Luburgh discusses Akron's 2014 MAC Tournament championship SwishAppeal.com
WBB: The 2014 Academic Tournament, Women's Edition by Allie Grasgreen, Inside Higher Ed

Monday, March 17
MBB: Zips will face hungry opponent in CIT by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Cleveland State still playing hoops in the postseason by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: IPFW to play Akron in CIT by Ben Smith, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
WBB: Akron Zips to host party for NCAA Women's Tournament pairings tonight by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
SOFT, T&F: On the record – March 16 Akron Beacon Journal

Sunday, March 16
BASE, SOFT, WTEN: On the record: Two UA pitchers throw 8-0 shutout Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron wins MAC title, 79-68 over Ball State Associated Press
WBB: MAC Tournament/Akron 79, Ball State 68: Zips win first MAC title, earn berth in NCAA Tournament by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Historic season for UA women a vindication for Zips, coach Jodi Kest by Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Sina King not forgotten in Zips’ victory celebration by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron Zips defeat Ball State Cardinals, 79-68, in MAC Women's Tournament championship by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Three Akron Zips named to MAC Women's All-Tournament Team by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: MAC basketball tournament: Akron women beat Ball State for first NCAA bid by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: Mid-American Conference tournament notes: Mayfield grad Jodi Kest turns around Akron women's program by David Glasier, News-Herald
WBB: BSU women lose in MAC championship game by Sam Wilson, Muncie Star-Press
WBB: Kest's vagabond ways have brought Zips to promised land by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger

Saturday, March 15
BASE, S&D: On the record – March 14 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: MAC Tournament/Western Michigan 64, Akron 60 (OT): Zips cough up 17-point halftime lead, lose in semifinal by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips wither in the end against Western Michigan, 64-60 in overtime by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: March was as wacky as ever in Akron's loss to Western Michigan in MAC Tournament by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Ending to Zips' streak defies logic by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
MBB: MAC tournament: Western Michigan upsets Akron in overtime, 64-60 by David Glasier, News-Herald
MBB: Western Michigan rallies to defeat Akron, 64-60, to advance to first MAC Tournament title game since 2004 by David Drew, Kalamazoo Gazette
WBB: MAC Tournament/Akron 85, Central Michigan 69: Zips reach final, will play Ball State for title by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron defeats Central Michigan, 85-69, in a MAC Women's Tournament semifinal by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Women's college basketball: Akron, Ball State win MAC semifinals by by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: CMU women fall to Akron in MAC semifinals by Jim Lahde, Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun

Friday, March 14
MBB: MAC Tournament – Akron 83, Ohio 77: Quincy Diggs, Demetrius Treadwell lead Zips past Bobcats, into semifinals by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips come on strong at end to top Ohio University in MAC Tournament quarterfinals by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: MAC basketball tournament: Akron beats Ohio; Eastern Michigan upsets Buffalo by David Glasier, News-Herald
MBB: NCAA dream fades for Ohio by Jason Arkley, Athens Messenger
MBB: Ibitayo makes difference for Akron by Matthew Florjancic, WKYC.com
MBB, WBB: A good day to be Akron at the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: MAC Tournament – Akron 83, Toledo 69: Hanna Luburgh leads Zips past Rockets by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron Zips defeat Toledo Rockets, 83-69, in MAC Women's Tournament quarterfinal by Dennis Manoloff, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Akron's Hanna Luburgh finally steps out from Rachel Tecca's shadow by Jodie Valade, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: MAC women's basketball tournament: Akron, Ball State advance by Jim Ingraham, News-Herald
WBB: Rockets smashed by Akron by Ryan Autullo, Toledo Blade
WBB: CMU women get Akron in MAC Tournament semifinals by Jim Lahde, Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun

Thursday, March 13
MBB: Season’s adversity might have made Zips stronger by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron vs. Ohio University: Resting vs. rolling – MAC Tournament this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron's Keith Dambrot needs Demetrius Treadwell to help Zips reach MAC Finals again by Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer
FB, MBB: With MAC Tournament in Cleveland, the league juggles football and basketball priorities by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wednesday, March 12
MBB, MGOLF: On the record – March 11 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Forward Jake Kretzer adds to Akron's hoops hardware: MAC Tournament notebook by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Team capsules for the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the Q by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Rachel Tecca, Hanna Luburgh the rocks that make Zips roll by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Akron Zips chase MAC women's title led by record-setter Rachel Tecca by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Team capsules for the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament at the Q by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tuesday, March 11
MBB, WBB: Demetrius Treadwell leads three Akron Zips on All-MAC men's and women's first team by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MGOLF, SOFT, T&F, WBB: On the record – March 10 Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, March 10
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 9 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB, WBB: Akron men, women aim for titles as MAC Tournament opens - Local college basketball this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, March 9
BASE, SOFT: On the record – March 8 Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Bowling Green 77, Akron 76: Turnovers, fouls lead to heartbreak for Zips by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Halfhill's basket helps BG women edge Akron, 76-75 by Jack Carle, BG Sentinel-Tribune
WBB: BGSU women win 77-76 thriller over Akron for conference crown Toledo Blade

Saturday, March 8
MBB: Akron 58, Kent State 54: Zips grind out win over rival Golden Flashes by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron holds off Kent State to clinch fourth seed for MAC Tournament by Mike Peticca, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron withstands Kent State's gutty effort to win 58-54 by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier
SOFT, WGOLF: On the record: Akron softball team wins two Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: BGSU men at Buffalo; women head to Akron Toledo Blade

Friday, March 7
MBB: Kent State celebration provides added incentive for Zips in rivalry game by George Thomas. Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Flashes must find energy against Akron; KSU needs win and help to host tournament game by Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Cleveland State two wins away from NCAA Tournament; Akron-Kent tonight - Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Inconsistent Kent State can close season on upswing with win over rival Akron by Allen Moff, Ravenna Record-Courier

Thursday, March 6
WBB: Akron 79, Buffalo 71: Zips' victory extends more than one streak Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Feature on Senior Class (video) Fox 8 WJW-TV (Cleveland)

Wednesday, March 5
MBB: Akron 83, Buffalo 71: Zips put together enough to turn back Bulls by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron Zips 'Digg' deep for 83-71 victory over Buffalo by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Akron rises to challenge, Kent State does not - Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WS&D: Zips swim team captures first MAC title behind first-year coach Brian Peresie Akron Beacon Journal

Tuesday, March 4
MBB: Return of Reggie McAdams could give Zips help from outside against Buffalo by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Akron, Kent State hope to avoid home upsets – Local college hoops this morning by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: On the record: UA’s Tecca is player of week for fifth time Akron Beacon Journal

Monday, March 3
ATH, MBB: UA’s Proenza joins elite bobblehead group by Carol Biliczky, Akron Beacon Journal
BASE: On the record – March 2 Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Cleveland State is tournament ready; Akron, Kent State getting there – Local college hoops this week by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
WBB: Zips awaken to sweep season series from Flashes by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
WBB: Kent State women's basketball team falls to rival Akron on Senior Day Ravenna Record-Courier

Sunday, March 2
MBB: Treadwell’s dominance lifts Zips over Falcons by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Demetrius Treadwell lifts Akron Zips past Bowling Green, 57-47 by Joe Magill, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: March is here in college basketball; hear it roar by Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer
T&F: On the Record: Zips track team tops Flashes to win MAC Indoor Championship Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: BGSU men slip against Akron 57-47 Toledo Blade
MBB: Akron men handle Falcons BG Sentinel-Tribune

Saturday, March 1
FB: On the record: Kent State beats Middle Tennessee State; UA and KSU football schedules announced Akron Beacon Journal
FB: Mid-American Conference announces 2014 football schedules by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: UA’s wings take step toward returning by George Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal
MBB: Not too far off with preseason MAC predictions by Elton Alexander, Cleveland Plain Dealer
MBB: Bowling Green men take on Akron Toledo Blade

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