After a two-week break from competition, the Zips will jump back into action this weekend at the Penn State National.

Shawn Barber, the No. 2-ranked pole vaulter in the country, was named MAC Field Athlete of the Week for the second time Tuesday.

Brittany Funk nearly broke the school record in the weight throw and Shawn Barber cleared 18 feet in the pole vault for the third straight week Friday night.

The Zips and Golden Flashes will square off at the Kent State Field House this Friday, starting at 6 p.m.

The Zips captured three of the four weekly awards from the MAC after an impressive indoor season debut at the Akron Opener.

The Zips turned in a dominant performance in their first meet of the indoor season Friday night at Stile Athletics Field House.

The Zips will open their indoor season with a dual meet against Cincinnati Friday night at 6:45 p.m. at Stile Athletics Field House.

The track and field program's weekly clinic will resume next Tuesday (Jan. 14) at Stile Athletics Field House.

Zips sophomore Shawn Barber was one of four men's athletes to clear 18 feet in the elite pole vault competition Saturday night.

The second annual Pole Vault Convention will be held at The University of Akron this weekend at Stile Athletics Field House.