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2013–14 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season

The 2013–14 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season began with practices in October 2013, followed by the start of the 2013–14 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2014 and concluded in March 2014. Bowling Green won the regular season title with a record of 17–1 by one game over Central Michigan. Crystal Bradford of Central Michigan was named MAC player of the year.[3]

2013–14 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season
LeagueNCAA Division I
SportBasketball
Teams12
Regular season
ChampionsBowling Green
  Runners-upCentral Michigan
Season MVPCrystal Bradford
Tournament
ChampionsAkron
  Runners-upBall State
Finals MVPRachel Tecca
Mid-American women's basketball seasons
2013–14 Mid-American Conference women's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 25 Bowling Green17–1 .94430–5  .857
Akron†14–4 .77823–10  .697
Buffalo10–8 .55617–13  .567
Ohio4–14 .2229–21  .300
Kent State4–14 .2227–23  .233
Miami (OH)4–14 .2228–22  .267
West
Central Michigan16–2 .88920–12  .625
Ball State9–9 .50018–17  .514
Toledo9–9 .50016–16  .500
Western Michigan8–10 .44413–18  .419
Eastern Michigan7–11 .38918–14  .563
Northern Illinois6–12 .33311–19  .367
† 2014 MAC tournament winner
As of March 22, 2014
Rankings from AP poll[1][2]

Third seeded Akron won the MAC tournament over fifth seeded Ball State.[4] Rachel Tecca of Akron was the tournament MVP.[5] Akron lost to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.[6] Bowling Green, Central Michigan and Ball State played in the WNIT.

Preseason awards

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The preseason coaches' poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 29, 2013.[7]

Preseason women's basketball coaches poll

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(First place votes in parentheses)

East Division

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West Division

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Tournament champs

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Central Michigan (9), Akron (1), Bowling Green (1), Miami (1)

Honors

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Honor Recipient
Preseason All-MAC East Hanna Luburgh, Akron
Rachel Tecca, Akron
Alexis Rogers, Bowling Green
Mackenzie Loesing, Buffalo
Hannah Robertson, Miami
Preseason All-MAC West Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State
Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan
Jessica Green, Central Michigan
Andola Dortch, Toledo
Inma Zanoguera, Toledo

Postseason

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Mid–American tournament

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NCAA tournament

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Women's National Invitational Tournament

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Postseason awards

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[3][8]

  1. Coach of the Year: Jennifer Roos, Bowling Green
  2. Player of the Year: Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan
  3. Freshman of the Year: Cha Sweeney, Eastern Michigan
  4. Defensive Player of the Year: Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan
  5. Sixth Man of the Year: Taylor Johnson, Central Michigan

Honors

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[8]

Honor Recipient
Postseason All-MAC First Team Hanna Luburgh, Akron, G
Rachel Tecca, Akron, C
Jillian Halfhill, Bowling Green, G
Alexis Rogers, Bowling Green, F
Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan, G/F
Postseason All-MAC Second Team Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State, G
Mackenzie Loesing, Buffalo, G
Cha Sweeney, Eastern Michigan, G
Inma Zanoguera, Toledo, G/F
Miracle Woods, Western Michigan, F/C
Postseason All-MAC Third Team Kristen Sharkey, Buffalo, F
Jas’Mine Bracey, Central Michigan, F
Niki DiGuilio, Central Michigan, G
Amanda Corral, Northern Illinois, G
Andola Dortch, Toledo, G
Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention Brandy Woody, Ball State, G
Erica Donovan, Bowling Green, F
Jessica Green, Central Michigan, G
Kiyanna Black, Ohio, G
Marquisha Harris, Western Michigan, F
All-MAC Freshman Team Hannah Plybon, Akron, G
Alexus Malone, Buffalo F
Janay Morton, Eastern Michigan, G
Cha Sweeney, Eastern Michigan, G
Quiera Lampkins, Ohio, G

See also

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References

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