The 2012–13 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season began with practices in October 2012, followed by the start of the 2012–13 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2013 and concluded in March 2013. Toledo won the regular season title with a record of 15–1 by three games over Ball State, Akron, and Central Michigan. Rachel Tecca of Akron was named MAC player of the year.
Fourth seeded Central Michigan won the MAC tournament over third seeded Akron. Crystal Bradford of Central Michigan was the tournament MVP. Central Michigan lost to Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Toledo, Akron, Bowling Green, Miami and Ball State played in the WNIT.
Preseason awards The preseason poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 30, 2012.
Preseason women's basketball poll (First place votes in parentheses)
East Division (16) (13) (1) Ohio
West Division (24) (6)
Tournament champs Toledo (16), Central Michigan (12), Bowling Green (2)
Honors
Honor Recipient Preseason All-MAC EastRachel Tecca, AkronAlexis Rogers, Bowling GreenCourtney Osborn, MiamiChrissy Steffen, Bowling GreenKristen Olowinski, Miami Preseason All-MAC WestCrystal Bradford, Central MichiganNatachia Watkins, Eastern MichiganNaama Shafir, ToledoAndola Dortch, ToledoYolanda Richardson, Toledo
Postseason
Mid–American tournament
NCAA tournament
Women's National Invitational Tournament
Postseason awards
Coach of the Year: Tricia Cullop, Toledo Player of the Year: Rachel Tecca, Akron Freshman of the Year: Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State Defensive Player of the Year: Andola Dortch, Toledo Sixth Man of the Year: Shanee' Jackson, Ball State
Honors
Honor Recipient Postseason All-MAC First TeamRachel Tecca, Akron, FCrystal Bradford, Central Michigan, G/FCourtney Osborn, Miami, GAndola Dortch, Toledo, GNaama Shafir, Toledo, G Postseason All-MAC Second TeamNathalie Fontaine, Ball State, GAlexis Rogers, Bowling Green, CChrissy Steffen, Bowling Green, GKirsten Olowinski, Miami FYolanda Richardson, Toledo, C Postseason All-MAC Third TeamSina King, Akron, G/FHanna Luburgh, Akron, GBrandy Woody, Ball State, GJessica Green, Central Michigan, GInma Zanoguera, Toledo, G/F Postseason All-MAC Honorable MentionChrista Baccas, Buffalo, F/CMackenzie Loesing, Buffalo, GBrandie Baker, Central Michigan, G/FJessica Schroll, Central Michigan, G/FMarquisha Harris, Western Michigan, F All-MAC Freshman TeamNathalie Fontaine, Ball State, GMackenzie Loesing, Buffalo, GBianca Cage, Eastern Michigan, GKiyanna Black, Ohio, GMiracle Woods, Western Michigan, C
See also 2012–13 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season
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