Akron vs Northwestern: Recap Notes

• Zeke Marshall had a career high with 8 field goals made.
• In 100% of losses this season, Akron has recorded 74 or fewer total points.

On this day 4 years ago - Mar 13, 2008

Akron had a blowout victory against conference opponent Central Michigan.
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Updated: Akron (22-11) and Northwestern (18-13) Square Off

Tuesday is a date fans have been waiting for as Akron visits Northwestern in the NIT. Tip-off is at 9:00 EST and it will be televised on ESPN 2. Northwestern is ranked #52 in the RPI and is a tough match for Akron, which brings a record of 3-11 against Top 100 teams. The Zips currently sport a record of 22-11. The Wildcats have a record of 18-13. Read more...

Jared Sullinger from Ohio State Wins StatSheet NCAA Player of the Week - March 12th, 2012

With a solid performance that included going up against the #8 team in the nation, Jared Sullinger, a 6-9 sophomore from Ohio State, has won the StatSheet NCAA Player of the Week. StatSheet's NCAA Freshman of the Week is Florida's Bradley Beal and StatSheet's NCAA 6th Man of the Week is Colorado State's Jesse Carr. Read more...

Florida State Moves Up 7 Spots to #10 in AP Poll: Mar 12th, 2012

Louisville makes an appearance at #17 in the AP Top 25 poll this week, one of four new teams. Florida State is the biggest gainer this week, hopping seven spots to #10. Read more...

Akron Undone by Ohio 64-63 in MAC Championship

Top-seeded Akron could not take down the champs, settling for runner-up in the MAC Tournament after a 64-63 upset loss to third-seeded Ohio. Ohio played it close throughout and fell behind 29-28 at halftime but came back strong at the end and hung on for the victory. Read more...

Ohio vs Akron: Recap Notes

• Quincy Diggs set a career high with a 100% three point percentage and 3 three pointers.
• Chauncey Gilliam set a career high with a 100% three point percentage.

Updated: Akron (22-10) and Ohio (26-7) Face Off

It will be a test of will for the Zips at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday as Akron takes on Ohio in the Mid-American Conference Tourney. Tip-off occurs at 8:00 EST and you can catch it on ESPN 2. Read more...

Akron Beats Kent State 78-74 for a Shot at the MAC Title

Akron will be shooting for its first MAC Championship since 2009 after a close 78-74 win over fourth-seeded Kent State. Read more...

Kent State vs Akron: Recap Notes

• Akron has won 100% of the time this season (12-0) when opponents record 2 or fewer blocks.
• Nikola Cvetinovic has led the team in scoring in 6 out of 32 games this season.

StatSheet Projects Akron as NCAA Tournament Bubble Team 14 Seed: 03/05/2012

StatSheet projects Akron to make the NCAA Tournament as a 14 seed. The Zips are, at this point, on track for an automatic bid, and they will need to win their conference tournament as they're sitting at #55 in the StatSheet StatRank. They have a 21-10 overall record and a 13-3 record in the MAC.

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On this day 10 years ago - Mar 04, 2002

Akron had upset win against Western Michigan.
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Creighton Moves Up 6 Spots to #19 in AP Poll: Mar 5th, 2012

Gonzaga, who enters the AP Top 25 at #24 this week, leads two new teams in the poll. Florida fell the most this week, losing six spots to drop to #22. Read more...

Demetrius Treadwell Receives Honorable Mention for the StatSheet MAC Sixth Man of the Week - March 5th, 2012

Mitchell Watt from Buffalo has won StatSheet's MAC Player of the Week for March 5th. StatSheet's MAC Freshman of the Week is Austin McBroom from Central Michigan. Finally, Buffalo's Dave Barnett has received StatSheet's MAC 6th Man of the Week. Read more...