Volleyball
The University of Akron kicked off its own tournament with a straight-set win over Canisius on Friday at the James A. Rhodes Arena.
The Zips opened the 22nd Akron Invitational with a 25-18, 25-26, 25-20 win over the Griffins. The Zips will play Eastern Kentucky and Youngstown St. on Saturday in the second day of the tournament.
Amanda Bedell had 12 kills, Karley Kusan had 40 assists and Aubrey Kozer had 16 digs for the Zips.
• Kent State lost in straight sets to Dayton in its first game of the Dunn Hospitality Tournament in Evansville, Ind.