Akron softball won 6-5 against Ohio in a walk-off victory, advancing to the MAC tournament semifinals. Andrea Day's sacrifice fly scored the winning run.
Key points
Akron softball won 6-5 against Ohio
The game was part of the MAC tournament
Andrea Day hit a walk-off sacrifice fly
Haley Glass scored the winning run
Akron advances to the semifinals
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Akron softball advances in MAC tournament with walk-off win over Ohio
The No. 1 seed University of Akron advanced to the semifinal round of the Mid-American Conference softball tournament with a walk-off 6-5 win over No. 4 seed Ohio University on Thursday, May 7, at Firestone Stadium.
Andrea Day delivered a sacrifice fly to right field with the bases loaded to score Haley Glass with the final run in Akron's victory in its first game of the double-elimination tournament.
Akron advanced to play at noon Friday, May 8, against the winner of Thursday's game between Northern Illinois and Western Michigan.
University of Akronās Haley Glass scores a game winning unearned run against Ohio University in the seventh inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Haley Glass and Sydney Selker celebrate their victory against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Akron vs. Ohio softball game?
The final score was 6-5 in favor of Akron.
Who scored the winning run for Akron in the MAC tournament?
Haley Glass scored the winning run for Akron.
When will Akron play next in the MAC tournament?
Akron will play at noon on Friday, May 8.
What was the significance of Andrea Day's play in the game?
Andrea Day delivered a sacrifice fly that scored the final run, securing Akron's victory.
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University of Akron players celebrate their victory against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Sydney Selker scores on a triple by Delaney Jenkinson against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Haley Glass celebrates hitting a double in the seventh inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Haley Glass catches the ball for an out in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Haley Glass hits a double to drive in Meagan Lee in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Meagan Lee scores on a double by Haley Glass in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās head coach Craig Nicholson has a mound conference in the fifth inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
Ohio Universityās Rylee McDaniel looks to tag as University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson steals second base in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās shortstop Delaney Jenkinson catches a fly ball for an out as leftfielder Haley Glass backs her during the second inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Meagan Lee celebrates with her teammates after scoring on a double by Haley Glass in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās pitcher Madie Jamrog readies a pitch against Ohio University in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Katie Cantrell hits a double against Ohio University in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Ohio University in the inning fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Meagan Lee slides safely into third on a sarifice fly ball as Ohio University third base player takes the throw in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Lily Sullivan celebrates hitting a single and advancing to second on a throwing error against Ohio University in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Haley Glass watches as an Ohio University homer run clears the fence in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
Ohio University players greet Izzie Wilson after she hit a home run in the seventh inning against University of Akron in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson celebrates her triple drove in Sydney Selker to score against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson scores on a single by Meagan Lee in the fourth inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Sydney Selker celebrates scoring on a triple by Delaney Jenkinson against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās head coach Craig Nicholson and assistant coach Sara Zilles talks with the batters during a time out in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās pitcher Madie Jamrog delivers a pitch against Ohio University in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akron players, from left, Ava Hensley, Sammy Lehnherr and Kate Schell dance around before the start of the game against Ohio University in the MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson hits a triple to drive in Sydney Selker to score against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass scores a game winning unearned run against Ohio University in the seventh inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass scores a game winning unearned run against Ohio University in the seventh inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass and Sydney Selker celebrate their victory against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron players celebrate their victory against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Sydney Selker scores on a triple by Delaney Jenkinson against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass celebrates hitting a double in the seventh inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass catches the ball for an out in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass hits a double to drive in Meagan Lee in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Meagan Lee scores on a double by Haley Glass in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās head coach Craig Nicholson has a mound conference in the fifth inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
Ohio Universityās Rylee McDaniel looks to tag as University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson steals second base in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās shortstop Delaney Jenkinson catches a fly ball for an out as leftfielder Haley Glass backs her during the second inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Meagan Lee celebrates with her teammates after scoring on a double by Haley Glass in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās pitcher Madie Jamrog readies a pitch against Ohio University in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Katie Cantrell hits a double against Ohio University in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Ohio University in the inning fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Meagan Lee slides safely into third on a sarifice fly ball as Ohio University third base player takes the throw in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Lily Sullivan celebrates hitting a single and advancing to second on a throwing error against Ohio University in the first inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Haley Glass watches as an Ohio University homer run clears the fence in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
Ohio University players greet Izzie Wilson after she hit a home run in the seventh inning against University of Akron in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson celebrates her triple drove in Sydney Selker to score against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson scores on a single by Meagan Lee in the fourth inning against Ohio University during a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Sydney Selker celebrates scoring on a triple by Delaney Jenkinson against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās head coach Craig Nicholson and assistant coach Sara Zilles talks with the batters during a time out in the fourth inning against Ohio University in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās pitcher Madie Jamrog delivers a pitch against Ohio University in the second inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron players, from left, Ava Hensley, Sammy Lehnherr and Kate Schell dance around before the start of the game against Ohio University in the MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
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Akron Zips vs. Ohio U in a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Delaney Jenkinson hits a triple to drive in Sydney Selker to score against Ohio University in the fourth inning of a MAC Tournament game at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 7, 2026.
Glass led off the seventh with a double to left. Sophia Wygast walked and was lifted for pinch-runner Ava Hensley. With one out, Glass and Hensley advanced a base on a passed ball, Katie Cantrell walked and then Day hit the sacrifice fly.
Akron (32-23) won despite Ohio hitting four home runs, two by Belle Hummel and one apiece by Izzie Wilson and Jordyn Wycuff. Hummel hit a two-run homer and a solo shot for Ohio (36-19).
Winning pitcher Madi Jamrog (16-6) received support from her teammates as the Zips did not make an error defensively, recorded seven hits offensively and took advantage of an error by the Bobcats. She finished with five strikeouts, allowing seven hits, five earned runs and five walks.
University of Akron outfielders Haley Glass and and Sydney Selker break lose before practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog winds up to deliver a pitch in the bullpen at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters warms up in the bullpen during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielder Meagan Lee fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson hits to the outfielders during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielders Ava Hensley and Meagan Lee joke as they wait to take part in a drill during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron infielder Brooke Sivek covers first base during a drill during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron infielder McKayla McGee takes the throw to first base during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog catches the ball hit back to the mound during an infield drill at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026. at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr takes part in a drill during pratice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielders Haley Glass, left, and Ava Hensley, center, watch as Sydney Selker fields the ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr takes part in a drill during pratice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his team before taking to the infield for practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson signals his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog throws to first base during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters delivers a pitch during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
University of Akron infielder McKayla McGee catches a pop up during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
Softballs rest on the field at Firestone Stadium in Akron where the University of Akron Zips Softball team held practice on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielders Haley Glass and and Sydney Selker break lose before practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielders Haley Glass and and Sydney Selker break lose before practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog winds up to deliver a pitch in the bullpen at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters warms up in the bullpen during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielder Meagan Lee fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson hits to the outfielders during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielders Ava Hensley and Meagan Lee joke as they wait to take part in a drill during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron infielder Brooke Sivek covers first base during a drill during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron infielder McKayla McGee takes the throw to first base during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog catches the ball hit back to the mound during an infield drill at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026. at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr takes part in a drill during pratice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielders Haley Glass, left, and Ava Hensley, center, watch as Sydney Selker fields the ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr takes part in a drill during pratice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his team before taking to the infield for practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson signals his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Madie Jamrog throws to first base during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akronās Sammy Lehnherr fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron pitcher Macy Walters delivers a pitch during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron head softball coach Craig Nicholson talks to his players during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron outfielder Andrea Day fields a ball during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
University of Akron infielder McKayla McGee catches a pop up during practice at Firestone Stadium in Akron on May 5, 2026.
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Akron Zips softball prepares for MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium
Softballs rest on the field at Firestone Stadium in Akron where the University of Akron Zips Softball team held practice on May 5, 2026.
Meagan Lee and Glass once again provided a spark atop Akron's lineup. Lee totaled two singles, two runs and an RBI, and Glass contributed two doubles, a run and an RBI.
Akron scored two runs in the first inning to lead 2-1. Lee led off with a bunt single and later scored on a passed ball before Lily Sullivan singled and scored on a double by Cantrell.
The Zips scored three in the fourth to lead 5-4. Delaney Jenkinson tripled in Sydney Selker, Lee singled in Jenkinson and Glass doubled in Lee.
Michael Beaven can be reached at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal.
