The Mid-American Conference announced the preseason poll for baseball on Tuesday afternoon, as the coaches tabbed Bowling Green State University as the third best team in the East Division for 2013. The Falcons are selected to finish behind Kent State and Miami.
Central Michigan was picked to win the West Division, with Toledo and Eastern Michigan rounding out the top three.
Kent State was chosen to win the MAC Baseball Tournament by nine of the league's 12 coaches. The tournament, for the second straight season, will be held at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, Ohio. After their improbable run to the College World Series last season, the Golden Flashes will have a target on their back. The Falcons were the only team to defeat KSU twice in Conference play in 2012.
The Falcons return starters at every position this season, along with six of their top eight pitchers.
Head Coach Danny Schmitz is the active leader in wins among MAC coaches, entering 2012 with 588 career wins.
MAC Preseason Coaches Poll MAC East Division Predicted Order of Finish: 1. Kent State (72 points) 2. Miami (58) 3. Bowling Green (44) 4. Ohio (34) 5. Akron (25) 6. Buffalo (19)
West Division Predicted Order of Finish: 1. Central Michigan (65 points) 2. Toledo (60) 3. Eastern Michigan (54) 4. Western Michigan (36) 5. Ball State (23) 6. Northern Illinois (15)
Tournament Champion: Kent State (9 votes), Central Michigan (1), Eastern Michigan (1), Toledo (1)
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:49:47 GMT
(Source: The Marathon Classic) The Marathon Classic announced today that Lydia Ko, the top ranked woman amateur in the world and Caroline Powers, a 2013 graduate of Michigan State University have been
Golfers in the Marathon Classic, Lydia Ko and Caroline Powers, receive sponsor's exemptions for the 2013 tournament.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:44:00 GMT
(Source: Toledo Walleye) Mark your calendar! T-Town Hockey and all that goes with it takes over the Huntington Center October 26, 2013. The Walleye open its 72-game regular season schedule on the road
Toledo Walleye home opener set for October 26 against Wheeling Nailers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:10:14 GMT
(Source: Owens Sports Information) The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced their All-Academic team and 31 Owens Community College student-athletes were featured on the list.
31 Owens student-athletes named to the All-Academic team.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:49:21 GMT
Aug. 29 – Thursday Liberty at Kent State, 6:00 pm ET (ESPN3) Illinois State at Ball State, 7:00 pm ET (ESPN3) Tulsa at Bowling Green, 7:00 pm ET (ESPNU) Akron at Central Florida, TBA Aug. 30 –
MAC football kicks off Thursday August 29th, Bowling Green hosts Tulsa.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:38:48 GMT
(Source: Michigan International Speedway) For the second year in a row, the NASCAR Foundation has recognized Michigan International Speedway's charitable and community efforts, naming the racetrack its
The NASCAR Foundation names MIS the "Track of the Year" for the second year in a row.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:14 GMT
(Source: Owens Sports Information) Haley Hudgin, an outfielder from Ida High School, has signed with the Express softball program. The 5'7" Ida, MI native was named First Team All-Lenawee County Activities
Haley Hudgin, an outfielder at Ida, signs with the Express softball program
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:12 GMT
(Source: Owens Sports Information) Sophomore outfielders Ryan Horvath and Justin Elder will continue their college careers together as the two will play at Union College next season. Horvath hit .274
Sophomore outfielders Ryan Horvath and Justin Elder sign to play for Union College next season.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:50:28 GMT
Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland today announced that the club has agreed to terms with center Pavel Datsyuk on a three-year contract extension. In accordance
Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland announced that the club has agreed to terms with center Pavel Datsyuk on a three-year contract extension.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:49:11 GMT
Rain began to fall at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, causing a nearly 1 hour delay in the program. But a large crowd sat through the elements, and more fans came late as the Parts Galore School Bus
Rain began to fall at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, causing a nearly 1 hour delay in the program. But a large crowd sat through the elements, and more fans came late as the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races were not to be stopped!
Monday, June 17 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:07:18 GMT
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed TE Matt Veldman and released TE Dominique Curry. Contract terms were not disclosed. Veldman comes to Detroit after spending the 2012 season with
The Detroit Lions have signed TE Matt Veldman and released TE Dominique Curry. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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