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![The Akron Womens Rugby Team cheering during halftime. Photo courtesy of Abbie Stopka.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rugby-VS-Uticuse-Pic-2-1200x800.jpg)
Zips help the Akron Women’s Rugby Team make history
By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief
• November 3, 2023
![Introductions of Zip and Bearcat starting players.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1714-1200x900.jpg)
The University of Akron Zips Hockey Team dominates against Cincinnati
By Olivia Kurylo, Online Editor
• October 19, 2023
![Zips Hockey Team warming up before Cincinnati game.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1682.jpg)
Hidden gems in sports: The University of Akron Zips Hockey Team
By Olivia Kurylo, Online Editor
• October 4, 2023
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Basketball head coach Ryan Gensler leads new team and staff in preparation for upcoming season
By Megan Williams, Sports Editor, Contributor
• October 4, 2023
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Fall 2023 Print Story: Unsung Talent
By Zach Lininger, Contributor
• September 12, 2023
![UA Athletics new logo displayed on gym floor](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Picture1-900x675.jpg)
University of Akron Athletics sets new standard to benefit student athletes
By Baylee Vought, Contributor
• February 18, 2023
![Student Organization SABA Offers Opportunities for UA Students to Gain Connections in the Sports Industry](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_9509.jpeg)
Student Organization SABA Offers Opportunities for UA Students to Gain Connections in the Sports Industry
By Camryn Moore, Correspondent
• November 24, 2022
![Picture of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Akron.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/UA-Lifeguard-Course-Photo-4-900x600.jpg)
American Red Cross Offers Lifeguard Course and Certifications for UA Students
By Emily Price, Contributor
• October 25, 2021
![Many members of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team broke pool records during the 2020 Mid-American Conference championship.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Womens_Swimming_Diving-900x600.jpg)
Women’s Swimming, Diving Wins Seventh Consecutive MAC Title
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• March 9, 2020
![The Akron Vulcans defeated Cadence on Feb. 22 with a final score of seven to four.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Vulcans_Action_Shot-900x672.jpg)
Akron Vulcans Futsal Offers Fast-Paced, Exciting Entertainment
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• March 9, 2020
![The Akron Running Club attended various NIRCA-sponsored cross country meets during the fall semester.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ARC1.jpeg)
Akron Running Club Unites Recreational, Competitive Runners
By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor
• February 27, 2020
![Akron Rocket League Gold team members, from left, are Tristan “.Tristn” Roberts (left), Buzz “Buzz” Krager, and Isaac “Reticence” Stecker.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Akron_Esports_Members.jpg)
Akron Rocket League Wins Second Consecutive National Championship
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 18, 2019
![Students from The University of Akron playing on one of Esports’ several locations on campus.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Esports_UA.png)
Zips Esports Club Hosts Weekly ‘Super Smash Brothers’ Tournament
By Jack Tupta and Kaitee Horstmann
• October 22, 2019
![The Akron Women’s Volleyball team celebrates after playing against Ball State, winning three to two.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Zips_Volleyball.png)
Zips Women’s Volleyball Continues Winning Streak, Prepares for Homecoming Matches
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• October 8, 2019
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Zips LIVE Interview with Football Head Coach, Men’s Golf Coach
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• October 1, 2019
![Zippy is here to get students and campus members excited about UA sports.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Akron_Athletics_Zippy-e1569515147755.jpg)
Zips Who Made It Big: UA Athletes Playing On Professional Teams
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 26, 2019
![The University of Akron Men’s Soccer team in their match against Stanford.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mens_Soccer-900x668.png)
Men’s Soccer Continues Season with Zero Wins, Fans Keep High Hopes for Team
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 17, 2019
![The University of Akron Recreation and Wellness Center offers several services to the campus community.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Recreation_Center_Akron.jpg)
Intramural Sports: Is Soccer Getting Cut?
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 8, 2019
![Jumping for joy, these UA student athletes cooled off after a fun Friday practice.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Girls_Fountain_Jump-900x598.jpg)
Women’s Varsity Swimming, Diving Team Bonds Through Campus Fun
By Jayla Green, News Contributor
• September 8, 2019
![The Zips Gaming Lounge, located in the Williams Honors College, features 24 state-of-the-art gaming PCs and five consoles for recreational use by UA students in good academic standing.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Esports_Facility_Gaming_Lounge-900x459.jpg)
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Official Medical Provider of UA Esports
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 3, 2019
![Akron Esports Varsity Rocket League Team Qualifies for Nationals](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/es-900x461.png)
Akron Esports Varsity Rocket League Team Qualifies for Nationals
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• April 8, 2019
Season Recap: Men’s Basketball Shows Signs of Life in Trying Times
By Tyler Gunter, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• April 3, 2019
Akron Comeback Falls Short to #25 Buffalo
By Colin Brennan, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• March 5, 2019
![The Akron Zips Men’s Soccer team celebrates their 3-2 victory over Stanford.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/soc.jpg)
Zips Soccer Makes Sixth Trip to College Cup
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018
![Former Zips Football head coach Terry Bowden.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/tb1.jpg)
Terry Bowden Fired, Search for New Football Coach Begins
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018
![(Image via Sean Palchick)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1991-e1542790000399-900x420.jpg)
Men’s Soccer Advances Again
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 21, 2018
![Van Edwards, Jr., (Cape Coral, Fla.) UA senior and RB for the Zips team. (Image via Jeff Harwell)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/unnamed-1.jpg)
Zips Come Up Short on Senior Night
November 21, 2018
![Men’s Soccer celebrates with an Akron Zips flag and the MAC Championship trophy. (Image via Akron Zips)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/soc.jpg)
Men’s Soccer Wins MAC Championship
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2018
![Sophomore Paula Garcia during a previous dual against Buffalo. (Image via Ernie Aranyosi)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Garcia_Paula-900x600.jpg)
Women’s Swimming & Diving Secures Steady Win
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 6, 2018
![The Akron rifle team in action during the first weekend of the Zippy Open Rifle Tournament. (Image via Akron Zips)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ZipsRifleTeam2-1-900x675.jpg)
Akron Rifle Leads After First Weekend of Zippy Open
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• October 31, 2018
![Zippy (left) and Larry Williams, Director of Athletics (right), welcome head coach Chris Sabo (center) to UA. (Image via WKYC)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2CFE224C-B574-40CA-8939-50DBF3007574-900x506.png)
Chris Sabo Named Head Coach of Resurrected Baseball Team
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 30, 2018
![Zips football players and Zippy celebrating with the Wagon Wheel after fourth consecutive win against Kent State. (Photo courtesy of the Akron Zips)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pasted-image-0-1-900x600.png)
Akron Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Wagon Wheel’
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 24, 2018
![Zips football players celebrate with the Wagon Wheel after the Oct. 20 match against Kent State with a 24-23 win. (Photo courtesy of the Akron Zips)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pasted-image-0-900x600.png)
What Does a Wagon Wheel Have to do With Football?
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 24, 2018
![The 2018 Mens Soccer team. (Photo courtesy of the Akron Zips)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fes-900x600.png)
West Virginia Further Sinks Men’s Soccer
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 17, 2018
![The Zips exit the field as the weekends homecoming festivities take place during halftime.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_9632-e1539157846927-900x461.jpg)
Football Falls Short During Homecoming
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 7, 2018
![Akron Redshirt Freshman, Charley Kale (right) races to maintain possession of the ball from Marle Bringard (left), Central Michigan Junior.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/soc1.jpg)
Women’s Soccer Take Loss Against Central Michigan
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 3, 2018
![A sign marks the location of the Esports venue at Williams Honors College. This spot was originally a Zip Card Office branch](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/esports-e1537991727364-900x479.jpeg)
UA to Host Grand Opening for Esports
By Benjamin Bast, Correspondent
• September 26, 2018
![Zips players celebrating the big win over Northwestern. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Celebration_091518__5977-900x600.jpg)
Underdogs No More: Zips Secure First Big Ten Victory Since 1894
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence Changes Zips Cross Country’s Plans
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 18, 2018
![The Akron Zips football team takes to the field during a 2015 game at InfoCision Stadium. (Buchtelite file photo)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Screen-Shot-2015-01-29-at-2.26.50-PM-900x367.png)
Canceled Football Game’s Payment in Limbo
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 12, 2018
![Zips swim team, Ellie Nebraska, Paloma Marrero, Paulina Nogaj celebrate the teams fifth-straight MAC Championship. Photo courtesy of Nestor Vargas. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_1726-900x598.jpg)
A Successful Year For Zips Athletics
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 27, 2018
Zips Hold Annual Spring Game
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• April 27, 2018
Women’s Tennis Season Wraps Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• April 27, 2018
![(Graphic courtesy of Akron Esports)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/esports-mark-no-bkgrnd.png)
Esports Gathers For Their First Forum
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
• April 18, 2018
![The RubberDucks taking the field.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image2-900x675.jpg)
Friday the 13th Opening Day Proves Unlucky for RubberDucks
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
• April 18, 2018
RubberDucks Begin 2018 in Akron
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• April 18, 2018
![Front row (L-R): No. 11 Jenna Jones, No. 7 Sabria Bruton, No. 33 Caitlin Gambone, No. 1 Madison Carter, No. 15 Kayla Wulf. Second row (L-R): No. 18 Jordan Crews, No. 21 Laura Lakins, No. 22 Kayla Kmett, No. 4 Mikayla Newland, No. 2 Maddy Clowdus, No. 10 Kimberly Rodriguez. Back Row (L-R): No. 12 Cassie Gillespie, No. 5 Jessie Holzman, No. 13 Sydney Jascoe, No. 27 Lexie Handley, No. 9 Kooper Vertz. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics.)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/softball-900x506.png)
Zips Softball Begins MAC Play with First Home Series of 2018
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 22, 2018
![Graphic courtesy of The University of Akron](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5068-900x300.jpg)
Esports Coming To Akron
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
• March 22, 2018
![Daniel Utomi (in navy) searching for options against Eastern Michigan’s zone.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-09-at-1.13.44-AM-900x596.png)
Zips Look Forward to Next Year
By Colin Brennan and Robert Barrett, Jr.
• March 15, 2018
![19th century men’s field lacrosse played in Canada. {Photo courtesy of The Smithsonian.)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lacrosse_550x330-e1520024144293.jpg)
The Diverse Roots of Women’s Lacrosse
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 2, 2018
![No. 22, Emmanuel Olojakpoke, slams home a dunk on Dec. 9 against Appalachian State, a little over a month before undergoing successful open-heart surgery. (Photo courtesy of Zips Mens Basketball)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pasted-image-0-2-900x507.png)
Men’s Basketball Regular Season Comes to a Close
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 2, 2018
![(Photo courtesy of Zips Swimming and Diving)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pasted-image-0-4-900x507.png)
Women’s Swimming and Diving Wins Fifth Championship
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 2, 2018
![Jimond Ivey (center) competes for a loose ball. (Photo courtesy of The Akron Beacon Journal)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-02-28-at-10.56.42-AM-900x691.png)
Zips Drop Final Road Game to MAC Leaders
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• March 1, 2018
![#25, Lucas Smith, battles for the rebound. (Photo courtesy of Christine Nelson)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-22-at-10.15.02-AM-e1519343976354.png)
Zips Take Down Falcons
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 22, 2018
![#0, Jalen Avery, celebrates after making back-to-back baskets.
(Photo courtesy of David Dermer)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-17-at-9.16.27-PM-900x624.png)
Kent State Takes Round One
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 21, 2018
![Zips Freshman guard, Eric Parrish 20 going up against the Chippewas. (Photo courtesy of Akron Mens Basketball)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/media-20180212-900x507.jpg)
Zips Snap Losing Streak
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 12, 2018
![Postgame interview with the Rockets guard, Jaelan Sanford following their win over Akron. (Photo courtesy of Toledo Mens Basketball)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DVIef5YVMAAbaAF-e1518311157877-900x489.jpg)
Rockets Dominate Zips During Weekend Match-Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 7, 2018
![Akron Zips Defender #2 Joao Moutinho was the first-overall selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mls-900x507.png)
Five Zips Prepare to Begin MLS Careers
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• February 6, 2018
![No. 5, Haliegh Reinoehl and No. 24, Caitlin Vari box out for a potential rebound on a free throw from No. 32, Destiny Perkins.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wbb-1-29-e1517202789397-900x677.jpg)
Broncos Outlast Zips in Wednesday’s Home Loss
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• January 25, 2018
![No. 4 Malcolm Duvivier dodges App State defense in Akron’s win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Zips Mens Basketball)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pasted-image-0-2-900x506.png)
Zips Top App State in High-Scoring Affair to Earn Fifth Consecutive Home Victory
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 10, 2017
![Zips defender, No. 2 Jaoao Moutinho handles the ball at the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Akron Zips Mens Soccer)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Mens-Soccer--900x506.jpg)
Zips Fall in Final Four of College Cup
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 9, 2017
![No. 22 Emmanuel Olojakpoke drives for the basket. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pasted-image-0-900x506.png)
Zips Remain Undefeated at Home with 83-79 Victory Over Fort Wayne
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 7, 2017
![Head Coach Jodi Kest guides the Zips Womens Basketball team towards victory over Youngstown State on Tuesday, marking her 400th career win. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pasted-image-0-1-900x507.png)
Coach Kest Earns 400th Career Win
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 6, 2017
![(Photo Courtesy of Louisville Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/s1.jpg)
Zips Clinch Ticket to Final Four in Philly
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 5, 2017
![The scene at Ford Field prior to kickoff between the Akron Zips and Toledo Rockets on Saturday.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f1-900x592.jpg)
Rockets Blast Off Against Zips in MAC Championship
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 3, 2017
![Members of the Akron Zips football team celebrate with the Wagon Wheel following their 24-14 win over Kent State at InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5547-900x675.jpg)
Zips Claim Wagon Wheel, First MAC East Title Since 2005
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 22, 2017
![The Zips football team after winning the rivalry game in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/99F034CD-D7D5-4F0C-A4AA-81444E30E295-900x672.jpeg)
10 Miles Away, Worlds Apart
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
• November 20, 2017
![(Graphic courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/C9CD330C-71D2-4FA0-B1B7-DE312D741715-900x500.jpeg)
Zips Look to Keep Wagon Wheel in Akron
By Robert Barrett, Jr. and Robert Corts
• November 20, 2017
Women Zips Ready to Bounce Back
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 20, 2017
![Jimond Ivey and Daniel Utomi answer questions during Media Day at James A. Rhodes Arena.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bb1-900x600.jpg)
Young Zips Basketball Team Prep for Season
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• November 20, 2017
![Kwadarrius Smith on the way to the endzone for a 71-yard receiving touchdown. (Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Football-OU-900x506.png)
Zips Become Bowl Eligible, Take Control of Division
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
• November 16, 2017
![The Akron Men’s Soccer team gathers at the James A. Rhodes Arena for the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship Selection Show with students and faculty. Photo Courtesy of The University of Akron Department of Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ncaa-e1510634619950-900x655.jpg)
Quest For the Second Star
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 14, 2017
![Akron Volleyball competes against Bowling Green at James A. Rhodes Arena in their penultimate match of the season on Friday, Nov. 10.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pasted-image-0-9-900x399.png)
Zips Volleyball Ends Season in Battles Against Two Top Teams in MAC
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 14, 2017
![The University of Akron Men’s Soccer team celebrate their 2017 MAC Championship after defeating Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy of Zips Men’s Soccer)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-mac-900x506.png)
Zips Claim 14th MAC Tournament Title in Victory over Western Michigan
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 13, 2017
![Head Coach John Groce Leads Akron to their first win of the season against the Cleveland State Vikings. (Photo Courtesy of The University of Akron Department of Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Coach-Groce.jpg)
Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader Sees an Akron Comeback, Dominant Kent State
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 13, 2017
![Akron player Joao Moutinho handles the ball in a match earlier in the 2017 season. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Harwell)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pasted-image-0-7-900x506.png)
Men’s Soccer to Compete in MAC Tournament this Weekend
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 9, 2017
![Outside hitter Elya Karsner attacks against Buffalo during Akron’s match on Thursday, Nov. 2.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pasted-image-0-6-e1510091144661-900x544.png)
Akron Volleyball Drops Two Hard-Fought Weekend Matches
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 7, 2017
![Final stats from the game Tuesday night. (Graphic courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DNltNqRXcAAGiUq-900x470.jpg)
Men’s Soccer Wins Last Non-Conference Game of Season
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 5, 2017
![Akron receiver Austin Wolf catches a pass just out of the reach of a Buffalo defender during Saturdays win. (Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fb-900x506.jpg)
Akron Gets Fifth Mid-American Conference Win Over Buffalo
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 30, 2017
![Akron’s Nick Hinds finds the net Tuesday night against Pitt. (Courtesy of The University of Akron Department of Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hinds8_19-900x506.jpg)
Zips Hold Off Panthers
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 27, 2017
![Akron’s Brandon Junk moves to block for Manny Morgan during their win over Western Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/wm-900x506.jpg)
Zips Fall to Rockets
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 23, 2017
![Akrons Nick Hinds helps the Zips by grabbing the second goal of the night. (Photo Courtesy of The University of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DMY8nBcWsAAPJlH-900x506.jpg)
Clean Sheet for Akron Against No. 12 Fighting Irish
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 19, 2017
![Members of the Akron Football team celebrate during their game in Kalamazoo, MI Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Akron Athletics)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DMNZi3aWsAYkBNt-900x506.jpg)
Zips Football Lead the Mid-American Conference After Sunday’s Win Against WMU
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 16, 2017
![The Zips Volleyball team huddles prior to the start of their match against Northern Illinois on Saturday Oct. 14.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/vb1-900x675.png)
Zips Volleyball Battle Hard, Return Home Winless
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• October 16, 2017
![Zips QB Thomas Woodson tries to outrun Ball States John Swisher and Anthony Winbush during Saturday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59d9986ac1552.jpg)
Zips Dominate Ball State in Homecoming Victory
By A.J. Fagerlin and Robert Corts
• October 8, 2017
![RB Warren Ball charges through the Nittany Lion Defensive Line. (Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Ball_Warren_PSU_PSU_090217_8464-900x506.jpg)
Zips Football Looks to Bounce Back After Losing Key Players
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 6, 2017
![Zips wide receiver A.J. Coney looks for the end zone.
(Photo courtesy of Zips Football)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DKmR1izXcAAunxo.jpg-large-1200x675.jpeg)
Akron Football Scores Second Win of the Season, First MAC Win
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 1, 2017
![Graphic courtesy of @ZipsMSoc.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ZipsbeatMS.png)
Zips Hand Top-Ranked Michigan State First Loss of Season
By Robert Corts, Correspondent
• September 28, 2017
![Zips Stuart Holthusen shot is blocked by UMass Lowells Federico Ferre. Photo Courtesy of Akron Athletics.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BigTen.png)
Big Time, Big Ten Champs Square off Against Zips
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 27, 2017
![Zips forward, Sam Gainford and company celebrate his goal against UMass Lowell (Photo courtesy of the Zips Men’s Soccer)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DKhQBNOW4AE4Wzj.jpg-large-1200x675.jpeg)
Zips Put on Show, Defeat #21 UMass Lowell
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 25, 2017
![Akron takes on Troy](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pasted-image-0-1-1200x800.png)
Zips Fall Late in Tight Battle Against Troy
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• September 24, 2017
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