Akron defeated Kent State on Friday, but fell to Ohio University on Saturday at James A. Rhodes Arena to begin conference play.
The Zips opened up Mid-American Conference play against Kent State and Ohio University at home this weekend. Akron Volleyball split the two matches on the weekend, defeating the Golden Flashes in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge on Friday.
In their first match at James A. Rhodes Arena, the Zips used the energy from their home crowd to win 3-1 (25-27, 25-15, 25-18, 25-23).
Despite scoring 25 points in the first set, the Zips fell 25-27 to the Flashes.