The mid-majors' best teams and players
Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.comHere's a look at the best mid-major teams, coaches and players for the 2009-10 season.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Team preview: Akron
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
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...OR - MARCH 19: Austin Daye #5 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes up for a dunk against Nate Linhart #33 of the Akron Zips in the second half during the first round of the NCAA...
Photo | June 11, 2009
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...OR - MARCH 19: Austin Daye #5 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes up for a dunk against Nate Linhart #33 of the Akron Zips in the second half during the first round of the NCAA...
Photo | April 27, 2009Akron challenges, but Zags establish dominance with rally in second
Associated PressJosh Heytvelt scored 22 points -- seven during a decisive, late run -- and Gonzaga rallied to get past determined but ultimately overwhelmed Akron 77-64 on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 19, 2009Akron showings its game vs. Gonzaga
Ted Miller...Zips, with just two turnovers, are protecting the ball -- Gonzaga has six miscues. One significant concern: Nate Linhart, the MAC Tournament MVP and conference Defensive Player of the Year, has three fouls at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2009Zips and Zags playing tight affair
Ted Miller...Zips, with just two turnovers, are protecting the ball -- Gonzaga has six miscues. One significant concern: Nate Linhart, the MAC tournament MVP and conference Defensive Player of the Year, has three fouls at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2009
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PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 19: Nate Linhart #33 of the Akron Zips makes a move around Matt Bouldin #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs...
Photo | March 19, 2009Tourney Tips: Akron
Bill Doherty, Special to InsiderGet the lowdown on all 65 NCAA tournament qualifiers with Insider's annual Tournament Guide.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009
Freshman guard Hitchens sparks Akron to its first NCAA tourney berth since 1986
Associated PressSparked by freshman guard Anthony "Humpty" Hitchens, the Zips, who watched as other teams cut down the nets the past two years, won their first MAC tournament title and the NCAA berth that goes with it by beating Buffalo 65-53 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 14, 2009Akron 63, Bowling Green 55
Associated PressAkron 63, Bowling Green 55
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 13, 2009Giant Killers: I know who's gonna kill me
Peter Keating, ESPN InsiderTargeting potential NCAA tournament Cinderellas -- before the bracket is even released.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009
Akron 73, Miami (Ohio) 63
Associated PressAkron 73, Miami (Ohio) 63
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 12, 2009Akron 93, Toledo 92
Associated PressAkron 93, Toledo 92
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