Akron Zips

Akron Zips - Home to Zippy the kangaroo, the University of Akron is located within the metropolitan community of Akron, Ohio. Member of the Mid-American Conference, the University of Akron is home to a combined 19 Division 1 NCAA men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams. The eight men's sports teams consist of baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, cross-country, rifle, and track & field. The 10 women's sports programs consist of volleyball, tennis, softball, soccer, basketball, cross-country, golf, rifle, track & field, and swimming & diving. UA is also home to co-ed cheerleading and dance teams.
The University of Akron's mascot, "Zippy" the kangaroo is one of the few college female mascots in the United States. Going by the nickname the Zips, UA fans, athletes, and alumni show their school pride sporting the school colors of blue and gold when attending events at home venues like InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field, or James A. Rhodes Arena or away visiting other sports arenas.