Why are Akron's teams called the Zips? Why is the university's mascot a kangaroo named Zippy? Here's what to know.

After their narrow 2026 Mid-Atlantic Conference Tournament championship win, many college basketball fans became more familiar with the University of Akron Zips. However, few fans know what a Zip is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Zippy, the kangaroo mascot of the University of Akron, is a symbol of perseverance and determination. So is the artist behind the ...