The University of Akron men’s soccer team captured its 13th MAC championship this past weekend right here in Akron. After defeating Western Michigan for the second time this past week on Friday by a score of 4-0, the Zips held on to a 2-1 lead in the championship match on Sunday to outlast Buffalo.
On Friday, the Zips took the field at 7 p.m. versus Western Michigan. It was in the 23rd minute that junior Stuart Holthusen started off the scoring, netting his fifth goal in three games. His offensive efforts also earned him National Player of the Week.