Chippewas Tabbed to Win MAC West

MOUNT PLEASANT - The Mid-American Conference has released its men's basketball preseason coaches poll, tabbing Central Michigan as the favorite to bring home a West Division title in 2010.

The Chippewas, who were co-2009 West Division champions, have won three division titles in the last nine years.

Central Michigan (10 first-place votes, 113 points) edged Northern Illinois (four first-place votes, 102 points) and Eastern Michigan (three first-place votes, 94 points) atop the division.

Akron (19 first-place votes, 190 points) is projected to win the East and received a league-high 19 votes as the favorite to win the 2010 MAC Tournament.



MAC Preseason Media Poll

East Division

1. Akron – 190 points (19)

2. Kent State – 108 points (3)

3. Buffalo – 97 points (1)

4. Miami -- 78 points

5. Bowling Green – 54 points (1)

6. Ohio – 32 points



West Division

1. Central Michigan – 113 points (10)

2. Northern Illinois – 102 points (4)

3. Eastern Michigan – 94 points (3)

4. Ball State – 87 points (3)

5. Western Michigan – 79 points (4)

6. Toledo – 29 points

(First place votes in parentheses)