Английская Википедия:2017–18 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season
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The 2017–18 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season began with practices in October 2017, followed by the start of the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2018 and concluded in March 2018. Central Michigan won its second straight regular season title with a record of 17–1 by one game over Buffalo. Tinara Moore of Central Michigan was named MAC player of the year.[1]
Top-seeded Central Michigan won the MAC tournament by beating Buffalo 96–91 in the final.[2] Buffalo was given an at large bid as the 11th seed in the Albany Region of the NCAA tournament where they scored wins over #19 South Florida 101–79 and #11 Florida State 86–65 before losing to second seeded #7 South Carolina in the Sweet Sixteen.[3][4][5] Central Michigan also reached the Sweet Sixteen in the Spokane Region after defeating #24 LSU 78–69 and #10 Ohio State 95–78.[6][7] They were knocked out by #6 Oregon.[8] Ball State, Miami, and Toledo all qualified for the WNIT.[9]
Preseason awards
The preseason coaches' poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 25, 2017.[10]
Preseason women's basketball coaches poll
(First place votes in parentheses)
East Division
- Buffalo (10) 69
- Kent State (1) 52
- Ohio (1) 47
- Miami 40
- Bowling Green 23
- Akron 21
West Division
- Central Michigan (10) 70
- Toledo (1) 60
- Ball State (1) 46
- Western Michigan 32
- Northern Illinois 29
- Eastern Michigan 15
Regular Season Champion
Central Michigan (10), Ball State (1), Buffalo (1)
Tournament champs
Central Michigan (9), Ball State (1), Buffalo (1), Western Michigan (1)
Honors
| Honor | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Preseason All-MAC East | Carly Santoro, Bowling Green, Junior, Guard |
| Stephanie Reid, Buffalo, Senior, Guard | |
| Jordan Korinek, Kent State, Senior, Forward | |
| Lauren Dickerson, Miami, Sophomore, Guard | |
| Taylor Agler, Ohio, R-Senior, Guard | |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Moriah Monaco, Ball State, Senior, Forward |
| Presley Hudson, Central Michigan, Junior, Guard | |
| Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, Senior, Forward | |
| Mikaela Boyd, Toledo, Junior, Guard | |
| Breanna Mobley, Western Michigan, Junior, Forward |
Postseason
Mid–American tournament
NCAA tournament
Women's National Invitational Tournament
Postseason awards
- Coach of the Year: Sue Guevara, Central Michigan
- Player of the Year: Tinara Moore, Central Michigan
- Freshman of the Year: Cece Hooks, Ohio
- Defensive Player of the Year: Tinara Moore, Central Michigan
- Sixth Man of the Year: Oshlynn Brown, Ball State
Honors
| Honor | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Presley Hudson, Central Michigan |
| Tinara Moore, Central Michigan | |
| Jordan Korinek, Kent State | |
| Lauren Dickerson, Miami | |
| Courtney Woods, Northern Illinois | |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Moriah Monaco, Ball State |
| Cierra Dillard, Buffalo | |
| Cassie Oursler, Buffalo | |
| Stephanie Reid, Buffalo | |
| Reyna Frost, Central Michigan | |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Carmen Grande, Ball State |
| Danielle Minott, Eastern Michigan | |
| Cece Hooks, Ohio | |
| Kaayla McIntyre, Toledo | |
| Mikaela Boyd, Toledo | |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Courtnie Lewis, Eastern Michigan |
| Kendall McCoy, Miami | |
| Kelly Smith, Northern Illinois | |
| Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott, Toledo | |
| Breanna Mobley, Western Michigan | |
| All-MAC Defensive Team | Carmen Grande, Ball State |
| Stephanie Reid, Buffalo | |
| Tinara Moore, Central Michigan | |
| Cece Hooks, Ohio | |
| Mikaela Boyd, Toledo | |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Oshlynn Brown, Ball State |
| Micaela Kelly, Central Michigan | |
| Courtnie Lewis, Eastern Michigan | |
| Cece Hooks, Ohio | |
| Gabby Burris, Ohio |
See also
References
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