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Track & Field Has Record-Setting Friday Night

Akron // Central Michigan Dual
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron redshirt freshman Demetrius Jackson (Beachwood, Ohio) won three events en route to posting a pair of top-five marks in indoor program history to headline the Zips' efforts in a pair of dual-meet victories past Central Michigan on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Stile Athletics Field House.

The Zips combined to win 20 events on the evening, while placing second in an additional 21 to best Central Michigan in the men's and women's competitions, respectively. Akron also garnered 59 career-best performances.

In the men's dual meet, Akron bettered the Chippewas, 100-46, while the Zips' women's squad edged Central Michigan, 84-64.