Akron will face Texas Tech in first-round of NCAA Tournament
By Leah Doherty
Published on March 15, 2026.
After winning their third consecutive MAC Championship, Akron University will face 5-seed Texas Tech in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament. The team is the first time they have achieved this, becoming the first to do so. The Zips defeated Toledo 79-76. They also secured an automatic bid to the tournament.
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