Akron Men's Soccer Claims BIG EAST Title

The University of Akron's football team secured its first Mid-American Conference win of the season, defeating Eastern Michigan 25-21, thanks to a late touchdown pass from Ben Finley to Adrian Norton. Eastern Michigan had briefly taken the lead with a fourth-down touchdown run by Delbert Mimms, but Akron's defense held strong, recovering a crucial fumble in the final minutes. Meanwhile, the Akron men's soccer team celebrated winning its first-ever BIG EAST Midwest Division title with a 3-0 victory over Creighton, highlighted by standout performances from redshirt senior Jaaskelainen. The soccer team will face Marquette next after securing a top-two seed for the upcoming BIG EAST Championship. The Akron rifle team is also set to compete against North Georgia, adding to the university's successful athletic endeavors this season.