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Akron Claims 31st NCAA Tournament Berth with 2-1 MAC Chamionship Victory Over Buffalo

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AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron freshman Nick Hinds (Plantation, Fla.) picked an opportune time to register his first career multi-goal game as his scoring efforts combined with a smothering defensive performance propelled the Zips to a 2-1 victory past Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference Men's Soccer Championship game on Sunday, Nov. 13, at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.

The triumph secured Akron's 13th MAC Championship title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 31st time. Tournament play begins with opening-round games on Thursday, Nov.