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The Zips' opening road game ended 2‑0 against Duquesne, where a seven‑save shutout by Ali Hughes eclipsed Akron's 16 shots and Sara Bower's steady presence between the posts.
Akron University secured a 2‑1 win over Southern Indiana on August 20, highlighted by goals from Grace Shondel, Callee DalBon and solid goalkeeping from Sara Bower.
The Zips defeated Oakland 3-0 in their season opener, with Rachel Wenzel scoring twice and Sara Bower preserving a clean sheet. New head coach Maggie Kuhn watches the team head into a three-game road swing that begins Aug. 20 at Southern Indiana, followed by matches at Duquesne and Louisville.
Bowling Green, Akron, and Buffalo each captured victory in their 2026 women's soccer debuts, combining strong offensive displays with disciplined defending and the emergence of new talent.
Freshman forward Rachel Wenzel starred with two goals as the Akron Zips opened their 2026 campaign with a 3-0 victory over Oakland, a match delayed by weather but dominated by the Zips in possession and shots.
The Zips will open with an exhibition against Northern Kentucky and conclude the regular season with a league showdown at Western Michigan, while a deep returning core and an 11‑player signing class promise a competitive campaign.
During a Capitol Hill hearing, Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff warned that without legislative intervention, the future of college sports is at risk, urging support for a bipartisan bill.
Coach Charles Huff of the University of Memphis joined a high‑profile Capitol Hill forum on June 10, where Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell outlined the Protect College Sports Act, a proposal aimed at strengthening antitrust safeguards, regulating player movement and clarifying media rights.