Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan was picked to finish fifth in the Mid-American Conference West Division in the preseason coaches poll, released on Tuesday.
The Chippewas received 26 points in the poll. Ball State, with 61 points and four first-place votes, was picked to finish atop the West. Defending regular-season overall co-champion Miami (Ohio) was picked to win the East Division, the overall regular-season title, and the MAC Tournament.
The RedHawks finished 24-7 overall last season, including 15-1 in MAC play. The Chippewas went 11-16 a year ago including 5-11 in the MAC.