Zips to face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
The University of Akron men's basketball team and fans cheer the announcement that they'll face Gonzaga in a game to be played in Portland, Ore. The group gathered at the Ohio Brewing Company on Sunday in downtown Akron, Ohio. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron players players Jimmy Conyers (left) and Humpti Hitchens wait to hear the team's opponent in the NCAA Tournament. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Beth McKnight (left) takes a photo of her husband Phil, son
Chris, Akron basketball coach Keith Dambrot and her other son, Brett, as the team and its fans waited for word of the team's opponent in the NCAA Tournament. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron forward Chris McKnight (left) grabs a rebound during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot prowls the sidelines during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot (center) is hugged by his players as they prepare to accept the championship trophy after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron players celebrate with the championship trophy after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron teammates Chris McKnight (left) and Brett McKnight share a moment as time runs out during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot (center) is hugged by his players as they prepare to accept the championship trophy after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron guard Jimmy Conyers (right) fights for a rebound during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron forward Nate Linhart (left) acknowledges the cheers from the fans as he stands on the court with teammates Steve McNees (right) Chris McKnight and Darryl Roberts as time runs down during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot prowls the sidelines during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron guard Darryl Roberts puts up a shot during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron guard Steve McNees (left) fires a pass during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron players celebrate with the championship trophy after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot prowls the sidelines during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot prowls the sidelines during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron's Nate Linhart celebrates with the fans after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron forward Brett McKnight begins to celebrate as time runs down during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron's Nate Linhart (right) acknowledges the fans after the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron fans cheer on the team during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron head coach Keith Dambrot prowls the sidelines during the Zips 65-53 victory over the Buffalo Bulls in the NCAA Mid-American Conference championship basketball game at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
