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Akron Takes Down Villanova in the NCAA Tournament

NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament – First Round

Courtesy of Akron’s Sports Information Department

Akron 2, Villanova 0
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AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron freshman Nick Hinds (Plantation, Fla.) registered his second consecutive two-goal effort to spark the Zips (13-5-3) to a 2-0 triumph over Villanova (10-8-3) in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 17, at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.

By virtue of its victory, Akron advances to battle seventh-seeded Indiana (11-1-7) on Sunday, Nov.