Akron Zips
Former Illinois star Dee Brown to coach at NAIA's Roosevelt
Jun. 27, 2022 06:02 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois star and NBA player Dee Brown is the new coach at Roosevelt University in Chicago, the NAIA school announced Monday.
The...
Akron rocks rival Kent State 75-55 for MAC title, NCAA berth
By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2022 10:38 PM EST
Akron upsets top-seeded Toledo 70-62 in MAC semifinals
Mar. 11, 2022 07:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 26 points and Ali Ali added 13, leading fourth-seeded Akron to a 70-62 upset of top-seeded Toledo in the semifinals of the...
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier
By Neill Ostrout Feb. 19, 2022 02:51 PM EST
Norman Jr. lifts W. Michigan over Akron 61-57 in OT
Feb. 15, 2022 08:38 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Lamar Norman Jr. had 19 points and seven rebounds as Western Michigan beat Akron 61-57 in overtime on Tuesday night.
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Ali sinks game winner sending Akron over W. Michigan 74-73
Jan. 18, 2022 09:21 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Ali Ali scored 18 points and his basket with 5.4-seconds left capped an 11-0 Akron run and the Zips beat Western Michigan 74-73 on Tuesday night.
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Castaneda scores 17 to lift Akron past Florida A&M 73-66
Dec. 12, 2021 05:08 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Xavier Castaneda posted 17 points as Akron topped Florida A&M 73-66 on Sunday.
Ali Ali had 14 points for Akron (6-3), which won...
Trible, Freeman pace Akron in 79-62 win over Southern
Dec. 04, 2021 09:35 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Greg Tribble scored 19 points and Enrique Freeman 15 with 13 rebounds and Akron beat Southern 79-62 on Saturday night.
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Freeman's foul shots help Akron sink Marshall 88-86
Dec. 02, 2021 12:42 AM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Capping off a back-and-forth final minute, Enrique Freeman hit a pair of free throws with four seconds remaining to lead Akron to an 88-86...
Ali scores 20 points to lift Akron over Evansville 69-60
Nov. 24, 2021 02:49 PM EST
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Ali Ali matched his career high with 20 points and Akron beat Evansville 69-60 in a Gulf Coast Showcase matchup on Wednesday.
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Almonacy leads Appalachian State over Akron 57-45
Nov. 23, 2021 05:38 PM EST
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Michael Almonacy registered 18 points and six rebounds as Appalachian State beat Akron 57-45 in the Gulf Coast Showcase on Tuesday.
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Daye scores 19 to carry Fordham past Akron 63-43
Nov. 22, 2021 07:38 PM EST
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Daye Jr. had 19 points as Fordham romped past Akron 63-43 in the Gulf Coast Showcase on Monday night.
Daye made...
Freeman, Walton lift Akron past Wheeling Jesuit 99-38
Nov. 18, 2021 08:17 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Enrique Freeman had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead five Akron players in double figures as the Zips easily beat Wheeling Jesuit 99-38 on...
Freeman, Castaneda carry Akron past Point Park 102-46
Nov. 13, 2021 10:54 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Enrique Freeman had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead five Akron players in double figures as the Zips easily defeated Point Park 102-46 on...
