1. VCU vs. Akron: Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread Info and Predictions

    Virginia Commonwealth and Akron will fight for their tournament lives in one of the upset specials, otherwise known as a No. 5 vs. No. 12 battle in the NCAA tournament. Admittedly, this five vs...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 2 months ago 5,479 reads 0 comments

  2. Akron 65, Ohio 46

    CLEVELAND -- Demetrius Treadwell scored 13 points and top-seeded Akron, its season nearly wrecked by a player suspension, beat Ohio 65-46 on Saturday night to win the Mid-American Conference ...

    Jonathan Williams Written by Jonathan Williams about 2 months ago 7 reads 0 comments

  3. Akron PG Alex Abreu Arrested on Marijuana Trafficking Charges

    Akron Zips point guard Alex Abreu was suspended from the team on Thursday after being arrested and charged with marijuana trafficking, according to the Akron Beacon Journal ’s ...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 3 months ago 4,311 reads 3 comments

  4. March Madness Sleeper Series: How Akron Could Shock the World

    Almost three years after Akron's most famous native son decamped for South Beach—leaving a trail of smoldering "witnesses" in his wake —the city has embraced yet another athletic giant...

    Avi Wolfman-Arent Written by Avi Wolfman-Arent about 3 months ago 7,861 reads 8 comments

  5. Will Akron Zips Twitter Handle Uniforms Start New Trend in College Athletics?

    The Akron Zips did not receive a single vote for the most recent AP Top 25 poll in men's basketball, but they're making some big waves around the NCAA. After starting this season 4-4, they've won 11 straight...

    Sean Hojnacki Written by Sean Hojnacki about 4 months ago 1,652 reads 1 comments

  6. Mens Basketball Unveils New Uniforms

    AKRON, Ohio – New uniforms and a number of unique promotions will highlight Social Media Night when The University of Akron men's basketball team plays host to Ohio in a nationally ...

    Nick  Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 4 months ago 34 reads 0 comments

  7. Men's Basketball Draws VCU in NCAA Tournament

    The University of Akron men's basketball team, which defeated Ohio University 65-46 in Saturday's FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game, received the No. 12 seed in the South Region and will face No...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 2 months ago 10 reads 0 comments

  8. Akron Guard Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges

    AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Akron starting point guard Alex Abreu has pleaded not guilty to trafficking and possession of marijuana...

    Nick  Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 months ago 31 reads 0 comments

  9. Zips' Point Guard Abreu Suspended Following Arrest

    University of Akron starting point guard Alex Abreu was arrested Thursday on drug charges and has been suspended indefinitely as the Zips are beginning their run for a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball championship...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 3 months ago 52 reads 0 comments

  10. UA Zips Point Guard Alex Abreu ...

    Rohit Reddy Written by Rohit Reddy about 3 months ago 1 reads 0 comments

  11. Akron's Big Streak Comes to an End; Do Zips Still Have at-Large Case?

    When I spoke to Keith Dambrot last week, when his team was still riding the nation's longest winning streak (then at 19 games), the coach was relaxed...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 3 months ago 8 reads 0 comments

  12. NCAA Suspends Akron Vets over Clerical Error

    A pair of Akron veterans -- junior forwards Nick Harney and Demetrius Treadwell -- have been suspended for the first three games of the season by the NCAA because of a clerical error made by Akron administrators...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 7 months ago 633 reads 0 comments

  13. Keith Dambrot Signed for Next Decade

    The University of Akron and head basketball coach Keith Dambrot have agreed to a contract that could keep the coach at the school for the next decade, a UA spokesman announced Friday...

    Ken Chin Written by Ken Chin about 10 months ago 2 reads 0 comments

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