Opinion

UMass women’s basketball stays undefeated at home with win over Akron

AMHERST — Amidst a sea of rambunctious and roaring children, the UMass women’s basketball team soundly defeated Akron, 82-68, on Wednesday in Mid-American Conference play. It was the first-ever meeting between UMass (12-3, 4-1 MAC) and Akron (3-14, 0-5). The programs met on Field Trip Day at the Mullins Center where 5,121 mostly little fans…