Senior Daziah Green (Canton McKinley) placed first in three events Saturday to lead the University of Akron track and field teams to 26 first-place finishes on the final day of the Northeast Ohio Quad at the Lee R. Jackson Track and Field Complex.
The UA men’s team recorded dual-meet wins over Ashland (129.0-43.0), Kent State (105.0-77.0) and Youngstown State (125.0-55.0). The UA women’s team defeated the Eagles (116.0-66.0), Golden Flashes (119.0-56.0) and Penguins (121.0-56.0).
Softball
• Freshman pitcher Lexie Handley (St. Vincent-St. Mary) pitched a complete game with seven strikeouts as the University of Akron edged visiting Ohio 2-1 in Mid-American Conference action.