CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team was selected to finish fifth, tying with Ball State, in the Mid-American Conference, as a part of the MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced today, Jan. 14.
The voting was tight this year as only one point separates first through fourth, but Central Michigan was selected again to finish atop the MAC for the second consecutive season with 34 points. The Chippewas were followed closely by the defending champions from 2019, Northern Illinois, who received 33 points. Western Michigan came in third with 32 points and fourth was secured by Kent State receiving 31 points.