February 2008

Men's basketball
Before I get to the articles, let me give credit to Kent State for a huge win over St. Mary's last night.
A great performance by point guard Al Fisher and an awful shooting night for the Gaels led to a 65-57 Flashes win.
Unlike Akron, Kent State has managed to improve throughout the season. The [...]

Men's basketball
The nation will watch a matchup of two rising mid-majors tomorrow morning.
The difference between the teams: Virginia Commonwealth has consummated its rise, while Akron is searching for it's first NCAA Tournament berth in 20 years.
The Rams dispatched the Duke Blue Devils in the first round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament.
Eric Maynor's 22 points and [...]

Men's basketball
Here is what the newspapers had to say…
ABJ – Keith Dambrot says Akron can win in different ways with Jeremiah Wood out. Dambrot added that this is the best he's ever seen his team play.
PD – Rumor has it, a Miami assistant coach got into it with Elton Alexander.
Enquirer – Akron got some "Zippy [...]

Men's basketball
The Zips are five-point underdogs against Miami tonight.
Here are some newspaper clips…
Cincinnati Enquirer – Akron is still strong after losing Jeremiah Wood.
Plain Dealer — Akron is playing its last game without Wood. Also, MAC leading Kent State will go through a tough stretch of games.
Beacon Journal – Cedrick Middleton is feeling better, too.
GoZips.com — [...]