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KO’d in PK’s

Richie Laryea (6) works the ball as Sean Sepe (3) looks on

By Terry Rabbitts, Sports-editor@Buchtelite.com

December 12, 2015

The University of Akron men’s soccer team saw it outstanding season end against the Stanford Cardinal Friday night. The Cardinal (17-2-3) defeated the Zips 8-7 in penalty kicks after the two teams battled to 0-0 double-overtime draw. The game was the second semi-final of the College Cup at Sporting...

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To the Elite Eight

Goncalo Soares works the ball down the pitch against SMU.

By Terry Rabbitts, Sports-editor@buchelite.com

November 30, 2015

The University of Akron men’s soccer team advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament — the elite eight — after defeating Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs, 2-1, on Sunday, Nov. 29 at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. The third-seeded Zips (17-3-2) will now face the...

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Bruins stop men’s soccer win streak at nine

The team supports the

By Terry Rabbitts, Sports-editor@buchtelite.com

November 2, 2015

No. 25 UCLA traveled to Akron to take on the sixth-ranked Zips and headed back to California with a 4-2 victory, snapping the Zips’ nine-game unbeaten streak on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. The Bruins (8-7-1) never trailed in the match, but neither had control until the final fe...

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Laryea’s hat trick propels Zips over Huskies

Richie Laryea scored 3 goals against Northern Illinois

By Terry Rabbitts, Sports-editor@buchtelite.com

October 21, 2015

Richie Laryea netted his first career hat trick, Victor Souto added another goal, and The University of Akron men’s soccer team blasted Northern Illinois University, 4-0, last Saturday. The Zips (10-2-1, 2-0 MAC) won for the sixth straight time while playing a season-high 23 players in the game...

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