Akron men’s soccer coach Jared Embick knew his team was close to living up to the standard the program had set in the past.

In 2025, his Zips reached that bar despite a 3-2 loss Saint Louis on Dec. 6 in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.

Although the Billikens’ three-goal rally from a 2-0 deficit left a bitter taste in the Rubber City, it proved Akron is indeed back among the elite.

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