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Akron Names New Athletic Director President Luis M. Proenza announced that Tom Wistrcill, senior associate athletics director for external relations at the University of TOM WISTRCILL Minnesota, has been named the new director of athletics. “I am delighted to welcome Tom Wistrcill as the new athletics director at The University of Akron,” Proenza said. “His commitment to excellence, tremendous enthusiasm and passion will ensure success for all of our student-athletes.” Cross Country The UA men’s and women’s cross country team wrapped up their seasons Nov. 14, finishing 23rd and 17th respectively in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional held on the campus of Indiana University. Football The University of Akron football team wrapped up its 2009 season with a 28-21 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles at InfoCision StadiumSumma Field. The team went 3-9 for the season, also beating rival Kent ROB IANELLO and Morgan State. Rob Ianello, who has served on the Notre Dame staff for five seasons, has been selected as the new football coach at UA. “Rob brings a great amount of experience and a lot of energy, and is known as one of the best recruiters in the country,’’ said UA Athletic Director Tom Wistrcill. “We feel he is going to be a great leader for the players in our program.” Ianello joined the Irish in 2005 as recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach. In January 2009, he was promoted to assistant head coach-offense by thencoach Charlie Weis and continued to hold down the other positions. Ianello has been running the day-to-day operations of the Irish football program since Weis was fired Nov. 30. www.uakron.edu A MAgAzine for AluMni & friends of The universiT y of Akron Volleyball The University of Akron volleyball team fell in three sets to Ball State during the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament Nov. 17 at the Worthen Arena. The Zips finish BRIONNA PATTERSON the 2009 season 14-18, the most wins during the tenure of head coach Ron Arenz, and 5-11 in conference play. After a stellar season on the court, senior Brionna Patterson earned All-MidAmerican Conference second team nods for the first time in her career. FAll SportS WrAp Up Women’s Soccer The University of Akron women’s soccer team closed its season with a 9-7-2 overall record and a 7-3-1 mark versus MidAmerican Conference competition. Those seven league victories were a program best and also provided its highest point accumulation in MAC play in school history (22). It was also the Zips’ first winning record in conference play. The Zips finished the regular season in a second-place tie with Eastern Michigan. Junior midfielder Jordan Baranowski was named All-MAC Second Team, while rookies Ashley Hughes (midfielder) and Kate Wise (forward) were chosen for the All-MAC Freshman Team. < | 23 | UA women’s soccer team

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