The University of Akron softball team split a doubleheader with Buffalo in its Mid-American Conference home opener on Tuesday in Akron.
The Zips (15-19, 4-4) fell to the Bulls 3-0 in the first game but rallied to win the second game 4-1.
Savannah Fruin hit a two-run home run and Alyssa Nicholas hit a two-run double to lead the Zips in the second game.
• The Kent State softball team split a doubleheader with Ohio on Tuesday in the Golden Flashes’ home opener.
The Flashes (14-19, 4-4) were shut out 6-0 in the first game, but erupted with five home runs in a 7-1 win in the second game.