Men’s Soccer
Men’s Soccer Wins MAC Championship
Sunday, November 18th, 2007The University of Akron Men’s Soccer team beat the University at Buffalo Bulls in overtime 1-0 to win the MAC Championship. The winning goal was headed into the net by Freshman Anthony Ampaipitakwongin the 101st minute for the Zips’ fifth MAC Tournament title. Akron also won the regular season conference title. The Zips will now [...]
No. 17 Akron Defeats WMU, Wins Title
Sunday, November 4th, 2007Akron Men’s soccer beat WMU Saturday 3-0 winning the Zips their 10th MAC Title and a bye in the first round of the conference play-offs. Akron will not play again until November 16th when the take on the winner between Northern Illinois or Bowling Green. The match will be in Akron at Lee Jackson Field [...]
No. 16 Akron Beats Buffalo
Friday, October 26th, 2007It was an ugly night for men’s soccer due to constant rain, but the Zips toughed it out besting the Buffalo Bulls 1-0 Friday night in Buffalo, NY. Akron is now 3-0-1 in the MAC (11-3-2 overall) while the Bulls fall to 3-1-0 (9-4-2 overall). Akron’s only goal came freshman Steve Zakuani pushed the ball toward [...]
Zips Soccer Falls to Michigan
Thursday, October 25th, 2007It took two overtimes periods to do it, but at the 44 second mark in the second overtime Michigan scored the game winning goal to defeat Akron 1-0 on Wednesday in Ann Arbor. Going into the match, Akron was ranked No. 16 nationally with a record of 10-2-2. The Zips had won their last 10 [...]
Zips Put Away BG, Look To Buffalo
Monday, October 22nd, 2007No. 23 ranked Akron Zips men’s soccer team defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 4-0 on Saturday. For the most part, the Falcons hung with the Zips for the first half. In the second half, the Zips’ talented offensive attack struck early lead by Steve Zakuani who scored two goals on the day. Akron’s defense was [...]
Zips Set To Face Injured Lions
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007No. 23 Akron men’s soccer will face an injured Penn State Wednesday night at Lee Jackson Field. The Zips (8-2-2, 0-0-1) are looking to improve their record and possibly their ranking by beating the Nittany Lions (4-6-2, 1-1-1). Akron has the advantage from a talent and national ranking standpoint, but will possibly enjoy the additional [...]
Own Goal Forces Tie vs. OSU
Thursday, September 27th, 2007It’s unfortunate when it happens, but at least in America the fans don’t riot. The University of Akron Zips where held to a 1-1 tie vs. in-state rival Ohio State Wednesday at Lee Jackson Field. The loan OSU goal came when OSU junior midfielder Roger Espinoza passed the ball across the field in front of the [...]
Zips To Face #25 Ohio State At Home
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007The Akron Zips men’s soccer team will host no. 25 Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday at Lee Jackson Field at 7:30pm. Akron is undefeated at home this season. OSU is ranked fourth in by the National Soccer Coaches Association in the Great Lakes Region. Akron is currently ranked seventh.
Zips Beat Kentucky 1-0
Monday, September 24th, 2007The Akron Zips men’s soccer team topped the University of Kentucky Sunday 1-0 improving their record to 4-2-0. Akron leads the series against UK 4-8-2 with Akron winning the last three matches between the teams. Akron’s goal actually came when UK midfielder Brad Frederick accidentally tapped the ball into his own goal while trying to [...]
Zips Fall To Wake Forest 3-1
Friday, September 7th, 2007The University of Akron Men’s soccer team lost to No. 1 Wake Forest 3-1 Friday in Winston-Salem, NC. A win against the Demon Deacons would have vaulted Akron near the top ranking in college soccer. Devin McKenney scored the lone Zips goal. Akron falls to 2-1-0 on the season.