Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce received his latest contract extension after 3 NCAA Tournament trips in 4 years.

Freeman, Tribble and Ali each contributed to Akron's MAC regular-season title in 2020 and MAC Tournament championships in 2022 and 2024 that led to appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

We did a good job of passing the bat and holding it down on defense." NOTES: - Ball State has now won its opening game in each of the last two MAC Championships under second-year head coach Peña … In ...

It was a good season for the Akron Zips men's basketball program, which has been a part of a really good run for head coach John Groce. The Zips went 28-7 with a 17-1 record within MAC play.

- VERSUS NO. 5 AKRON: Ball State won two of the three games played in Akron this season, extending its lead in the all-time series to 49-26 ... The series lead includes a 3-2 edge in MAC Softball ...

A month after leading Akron basketball to 2025 NCAA Tournament and winning MAC Player of the Year, Nate Johnson is reportedly in the transfer portal.

Team: AkronConference: MACA go-ahead layup by Nate Johnson with 2.3 seconds remaining secured Akron the MAC tournament championship and a thrilling 76-74 victory over Miami (OH). The top-seeded ...

Johnson was named MAC Player of the Year after he led the Zips to 28 victories, a conference championship and a No. 13 seed in the NCAA Tournament. He is known as an all-around player.