You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

Akron legend Enrique Freeman had single-game NBA career highs in points and rebounds as he finished his rookie season in ...

Go Zips!" Akron set the single-season program record for wins in 2024-25, when the Zips finished 28-7. They also went 17-1 in the MAC, tying Kent State's 2001-02 team for the best single-season ...

CLEVELAND — Don't worry, Akron Zips. Adding salt to Freeman's wound ... As it turns out, Freeman may have benefited from some kangaroo karma after all. He entered the action Sunday for the ...