The Miami RedHawks and Central Michigan Chippewas were selected to win their respective volleyball divisions by MAC coaches on Thursday evening, establishing both programs once again as the favorites heading into the 2021 season.
Miami looks to defend the regular season title for the fifth consecutive season, and was selected to win the East division, garnering four first-place votes and 62 points overall, as well as a vote to win the MAC Tournament. Miami touted a 17-12 (12-4 conference) record in the 2019-20 season, with a first-round loss to Ball State in the MAC tournament. The RedHawks qualified for the National Invitational Volleyball Tournament as an at-large, losing 0-2 to TCU.