MAC Basketball
Travis Steele wins 2026 John McLendon National Coach of the Year Award
Steele earns recognition for leading the RedHawks to historic marks in the 2025-26 campaign.
Other MAC Sports
Western Michigan Hockey to host outdoor game vs. Michigan in 2027
Waldo Stadium will be the site of a unique contest between two national powerhouse hockey programs in 2027.
MAC Basketball
Akron hires Dustin Ford as men's basketball head coach
Ford, a long-time staffer under John Groce, is set to lead the Zips after Groce's departure.
MAC Basketball
Reports: Akron basketball head coach John Groce to depart for Charleston job
Groce, who has led Akron to four of the last five NCAA Tournaments, had emerged as the top option for a Coastal Athletic Association job over the weekend.
News
George Gervin embroiled in three-way "Iceman" trademark dispute
Gervin, an EMU basketball legend, was first called Iceman in 1979-- but two other athletes have already filed for the moniker.
MAC Football
19 former MAC players land on 2026 opening day UFL rosters
The spring league has bloomed once again, with several former MAC football stars set to take the stage.
MAC Football
Reports: Toledo and Bowling Green considering non-conference matchups
The long-time rivals look to unconventional scheduling strategies to ensure a Saturday selection.
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