Akron Zips

Akron Zips
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UniversityUniversity of Akron
ConferenceMid-American Conference (primary)
Big East Conference (men's soccer)
Great America Rifle Conference
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorCharles Guthrie
LocationAkron, Ohio
Varsity teams17
Football stadiumInfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
ArenaJames A. Rhodes Arena
MascotZippy the Kangaroo
NicknameZips
Fight songAkron Blue & Gold
ColorsBlue and gold[1]
   
Websitewww.gozips.com
Akron is a member of the Mid-American Conference

The Akron Zips are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, United States. The Zips compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East division.[2][3] Akron sponsors 17 varsity teams across six men's, 10 women's, and one coed NCAA sanctioned sports. The football team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level of competition for college football.[4]

  1. ^ The University of Akron Department of Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). June 19, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "University of Akron". NCAA & Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  3. ^ "Official Site of the Mid-American Conference". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  4. ^ "Akron Zips". The University of Akron. Retrieved June 15, 2015.