Ten Zips Athletics teams recorded a perfect APR for the 2011-12 academic year, with 17 of 19 teams exceeding the national multi-year average.

Claire Lucas was one of six Zips to advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., this spring.

The Zips track and field program produced its third

Shawn Barber earned a bronze medal in the pole vault while Brittany Funk placed sixth in the hammer throw at the NCAA Championships Wednesday.

The University of Akron will have six entries at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week in Eugene, Ore.

Four members of the men's team and three from the women's team were recognized by the league for their academic achievements Thursday.

Although the Zips didn't advance any more entries to the NCAA Championships Saturday, UA will be well represented in Eugene in June.

Claire Lucas, who established a personal record in the pole vault, was one of two Zips to qualify for the NCAA Championships Friday.

Alexis Cooks smashed her own school record in the women's discus to punch her ticket to Eugene, Ore., Thursday.

The journey to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships begins next week for a large contingent of Zips.