Carry and Kent State earn 89-84 OT win over Akron
Sincere Carry scored 35 points, including 11 in the overtime, as the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Akron Zips 89-84 on Friday nightMARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AKRON ZIPS 2-2 · 6TH IN MAC
2-2 · 6TH IN MAC
Castaneda scores 29 as Akron beats Ball State 87-83
Led by Xavier Castaneda's 29 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Ball State Cardinals 87-83 on Tuesday nightMARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda puts up 23 as Akron beats Western Michigan 81-64
Led by Xavier Castaneda's 23 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 81-64FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toledo hosts Akron after Castaneda's 30-point game
Akron visits the Toledo Rockets after Xavier Castaneda scored 30 points in the Zips' 86-66 win against the Buffalo BullsFEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akron visits Eastern Michigan after Castaneda's 34-point performance
Akron visits the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Xavier Castaneda scored 34 points in the Zips' 90-81 loss to the Ohio BobcatsFEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohio hosts Akron following Castaneda's 23-point outing
Akron visits the Ohio Bobcats after Xavier Castaneda scored 23 points in the Zips' 84-74 loss to the Toledo RocketsFEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Early NCAA Tournament look: Who is poised to make noise in March?
Which top seed is most dangerous? Which Cinderella will emerge? We make some early NCAA Tournament predictions if the field was set today.FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Toledo visits Akron after Castaneda's 24-point game
Akron hosts the Toledo Rockets after Xavier Castaneda scored 24 points in Akron's 67-55 win over the Kent State Golden FlashesFEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akron Zips men's basketball takes control of MAC with win over Kent State Akron and Kent State met with both teams 8-1 in conference play. The Zips, now, control their own destiny leading into the MAC Tournament.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Castaneda's 24 lead Akron past Kent State 67-55
Led by Xavier Castaneda's 24 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 67-55FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kent State visits Akron following Castaneda's 32-point outing
Akron hosts the Kent State Golden Flashes after Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points in Akron's 81-64 win against the Buffalo BullsFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda scores 32 to lead Akron to 81-64 win over Buffalo
Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points to lead Akron over Buffalo 81-64FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buffalo hosts Akron after Freeman's 32-point game
Akron visits the Buffalo Bulls after Enrique Freeman scored 32 points in the Zips' 83-77 victory against the Ohio BobcatsJANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freeman scores 32 to help Akron fend off Ohio 83-77
Enrique Freeman finished with 32 points and 15 rebounds to power Akron to an 83-77 victory over OhioJANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohio faces Akron after Wilson's 31-point performance
Ohio faces the Akron Zips after Dwight Wilson scored 31 points in the Bobcats' 88-76 victory against the Western Michigan BroncosJANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohio visits Akron following Castaneda's 32-point game
Akron faces the Ohio Bobcats after Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points in Akron's 73-68 win against the Miami (OH) RedHawksJANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda's 32 lead Akron past Miami (OH) 73-68
The Akron Zips defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks 73-68 led by Xavier Castaneda's 32 pointsJANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavier Castaneda - Back-to-back 32-point games Castaneda closed with 32 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 73-68 victory over Miami (OH).
Impact Since missing two games with a hand injury in early-January, the senior guard has started five straight and averaged 23.2 ppg over that span, which includes back-to-back 32-point efforts. Castaneda is well on pace for career-highs in scoring (20.6 ppg), rebounding (4.5 rpg) and assists (3.2 apg), but he also has led the Zips to a 6-1 conference record, which ties the team with Kent State atop the MAC standings.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Castaneda scores 32 as Akron beats Western Michigan 63-55
Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points and Akron turned back Western Michigan 63-55JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akron visits Western Michigan after Norman's 31-point game
Western Michigan hosts the Akron Zips after Lamar Norman Jr. scored 31 points in Western Michigan's 71-70 loss to the Ball State CardinalsJANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castaneda's 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51
Led by Xavier Castaneda's 13 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 69-51 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Central Michigan hosts Castaneda and Akron
Akron faces the Central Michigan Chippewas after Xavier Castaneda scored 23 points in the Zips' 104-67 win against the Eastern Michigan EaglesJANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zips offense rounding into form as Hankerson, Hunter become bigger factors on offense The Zips have been searching for a more balanced offensive attack. They got it Friday night in a rout of Eastern Michigan.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Xavier Castaneda - Scores 16 in return Castaneda (undisclosed) logged 16 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 74-70 win over Bowling Green.
Impact Castaneda made his return, logging 16 points and five assists during Tuesday's win over Bowling Green. The 6-foot-1 senior has started in 14 games this season, logging 19.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals on 32.9 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should continue to expect a consistent scoring output from Castaneda, who has only failed to reach double figures once this season.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Castaneda - Game-time decision Castaneda (hand) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Bowling Green, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Castaneda, who has missed the last two games with a hand injury, will remain a game-time decision for Wednesday's showdown with Bowling Green. The 6-foot-1 senior has averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and three assists on 32.6 minutes this season, across 13 starts. If Castaneda is unable to suit up, Tavari Johnson will likely continue to see an expanded role in his absence.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
