The Akron Zips men's basketball team is headed to the MAC Championship game, punching their ticket into the big game with their 70-62 win over the Toledo Rockets Friday evening.
Playing in the semifinals, the No. 4 Zips had the tough task of taking on the No. 1 Rockets. Headed into the game as underdogs, the Zips took and early lead and never looked back.
Leading the way for Akron was junior Xavier Castaneda, who had an impressive game, putting up a whopping 26 points with four rebounds, a steal and a block to boot. Sophomore Greg Tribble, who hit the game winning free throws in the quarterfinal matchup against Buffalo Thursday, scored 10 points Friday against the Rockets, and dropped four dimes as well. Mikal Dawson, also a sophomore, had nine points and five boards Friday."You guys never give up. You never give up," University of Akron President Dr. Gary Miller said to the team after their win.
The Zips move on to face rival Kent State Saturday night, looking to earn a bid into the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.
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