Monday, February 25, 2013

Akron WBB's First Academic All-American



University of Akron forward Rachel Tecca has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America® Second Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Tecca is the first student-athlete in Akron women's basketball history to earn Academic All-American status. She is also the only player in the Mid-American Conference to earn the distinction this year. Previously in 2011, Tecca was part of the Capital One Academic All-District IV Third Team.
"Rachel has done an outstanding job in the classroom and on the basketball court, not just this year but every year since she has put on an Akron uniform," said UA head coach Jodi Kest. "She is a great example of a true student-athlete, and I am very proud to see her receive this honor and represent our program."
Tecca carried a 3.89 GPA through her undergraduate career, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing management prior to the Zips' game against Cincinnati on Dec. 15, 2012. She began working toward her MBA in January of this year.
On the court, the Tallmadge, Ohio native has led the Mid-American Conference in scoring all season with 18.8 points per game, and ranks 15th in the nation in field goal percentage. She has scored in double figures in all 25 games this year, including 13 performances of 20 or more points and six double-doubles, while only averaging 24.8 minutes per contest.

Another MAC East Player of the Week for Rachel Tecca!!!




University of Akron forward Rachel Tecca has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week. 

This is the second consecutive week and the third time this season Tecca has earned the conference's weekly award.

The redshirt junior played up to the standards of the title last week as she led the Zips to a 64-52 victory over Ball State to extend Akron's winning streak to five games, its longest of the season.
Against the Cardinals, Tecca posted a game-high 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, along with a 10-for-11 showing from the free throw line. She also grabbed eight rebounds and tallied a block and a steal.

Tecca has now scored in double figures in all 24 of Akron's games this season, and ranks 15th in the nation in field goal percentage as the MAC's leading scorer.

Monday, February 11, 2013

National News!!!



The Akron Women's Basketball Team is making some National News!!! Here are the latest rankings...

AKRON OFFENSE:     11TH (76.2 PPG)

KACIE CASSELL:        1ST in Assists

RACHEL TECCA:        11TH Field Goal Percentage

HANNA LUBURGH:   19TH 3pt Field Goal Percentage

SINA KING:                  36TH Free Throw Percentage

PINK GAME!!! Akron's Play4Kay Game


The Akron Zips beat Buffalo 75-57 on Saturday, February 2nd. That game was designated as UA's Play 4Kay game. The Zips wore pink jerseys, and pink t-shirts were sold for $10 with all proceeds going towards the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Rachel Tecca wins her 2nd MAC East Player of Week



Akron forward Rachel Tecca has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week
This is the second time this season and the fourth time in her career Tecca has received the MAC's weekly award.
Tecca was an offensive powerhouse last week, shooting 62.1 percent from the field and averaging 24.5 points per game while leading Akron to two big wins and the top of the East Division standings.

#14 Earns Her 2nd MAC East Player of Week


University of Akron shooting guard Hanna Luburgh has been selected as the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week.
This is the second time this season Luburgh has been honored with the MAC's weekly award.

Luburgh assumed the lead role in Akron's all-star cast last week as she averaged a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds in two crucial East Division victories over a three-day span.