AKRON, Ohio – On Thursday, Akron softball head coach Julie Jones announced the Zips' 2017 schedule, one that includes six tournaments, four series against non-conference opponents, and eight Mid-American Conference series with four at home at Lee Jackson Field.
"We are looking forward to our 2017 schedule returning to familiar venues, but finding some new opponents during each trip. I like the balance of our schedule and feel like we will go into the contests, particularly the MAC portion, as an underdog or unknown with a new look to our pitching staff," said Jones. "That is fun position to be in as we look to get solid experience as we head to the MAC and hopefully beyond.