Zips Put on Show, Defeat #21 UMass Lowell

Zips forward, Sam Gainford and company celebrate his goal against UMass Lowell (Photo courtesy of the Zips Men’s Soccer)Akron Men’s Soccer kicked off Sunday morning off at FirstEnergy Stadium competing against No. 21 UMass Lowell

The Zips dominated the River Hawks in the 90-degree weather, from kickoff, as the Zips pressured the UMass’s possession on the ball. Making it difficult for the River Hawks to play out of the back and cross the halfway line.

The Zips continued to pressure their opponent, leading to the first goal of the game in the 31st minute by the Liverpool native, forward Sam Gainford. The goal would be assisted by substitute forward, David Egbo after picking out Gainford in the…