CMU hosts MAC Championships Saturday

Central Michigan plays host to the 2018 MAC Championships at McGuirk Arena Saturday starting at 2 p.m. (Sun File Photo)The Chippewas won the regular-season title and are looking to win the tournament title Saturday. The winner receives and automatic berth into the NCAA Regional round. (Sun File Photo)MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – True, Central Michigan won the regular-season Mid-American Conference gymnastics title.

But nobody is going to hand the Chippewas the first-place trophy simply for showing up at the MAC Championships on Saturday (2 p.m.) at McGuirk Arena.

“We can’t just be ourselves,” longtime CMU coach Jerry Reighard said. “This is the real deal, this is conference play. We have to strive…