1996-97 Akron Zips — schedule and results

The 1996-97 Akron Zips went 8-18 (6-12 in the MAC) under head coach Dan Hipsher. Simple Rating System: -1.18.

Game-by-game results (26 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1996-11-25vs Cleveland State VikingsL 63–71James A. Rhodes Arena
1996-11-30at Duquesne DukesL 55–71A.J. Palumbo Center
1996-12-03vs WoosterW 72–55James A. Rhodes Arena
1996-12-05at UC Santa Barbara GauchosL 58–65The Thunderdome
1996-12-06neutral Rider BroncsL 65–68The Thunderdome
1996-12-15at Canisius Golden GriffinsL 48–69Koessler Athletic Center
1996-12-21vs Xavier MusketeersL 111–113 (3OTOT)James A. Rhodes Arena
1996-12-29vs George Mason PatriotsW 99–86James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-01-04at Miami (OH) RedHawksL 51–84Millett Hall
1997-01-08vs Toledo RocketsW 80–75James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-01-11at Ohio BobcatsL 64–67Convocation Center
1997-01-13vs Bowling Green FalconsL 79–81 (OTOT)James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-01-16at Western Michigan BroncosW 66–60University Arena
1997-01-18vs Ball State CardinalsW 83–68James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-01-22at Central Michigan ChippewasW 83–66Rose Arena
1997-01-25at Kent State Golden FlashesL 54–67Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center
1997-01-29vs Eastern Michigan EaglesL 76–79James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-02-01at Toledo RocketsL 65–69John F. Savage Hall
1997-02-05vs Ohio BobcatsL 67–71James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-02-08at Bowling Green FalconsL 78–103Anderson Arena
1997-02-10at Western Michigan BroncosL 63–70University Arena
1997-02-15at Ball State CardinalsL 57–64Worthen Arena
1997-02-19vs Central Michigan ChippewasW 98–55James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-02-24vs Kent State Golden FlashesW 71–51James A. Rhodes Arena
1997-02-26at Eastern Michigan EaglesL 75–76Bowen Field House
1997-03-01vs Miami (OH) RedHawksL 52–66James A. Rhodes Arena

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