The Rockets were selected to finish third in the MAC Preseason Coaches Poll, the highest projected finish in program history.
2/4/2025 2:00:00 PM | Softball
Rockets selected to finish third which is best in program history
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo softball team was selected to finish third in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced on Tuesday. The third-place selection is the highest ever for the Toledo softball program in the preseason poll.
The league's coaches picked Toledo to finish third with 76 points and one first-place vote to go along with one vote as MAC Tournament Champion. Ohio was chosen to finish first with 96 points, eight first-place votes and nine tournament champion votes, while Miami was selected to finish second with 80 points and one first-place vote.
The Rockets advanced to their first MAC Tournament since 2019 last season after posting a 15-10 conference record.
Toledo will open the 2025 season at South Carolina's Gamecock Invitational on Friday, Feb. 7 against Saint Francis (Pa.) at 9:30 a.m. and Providence at 12:00 p.m. The MAC Tournament will take place on May 7-10 at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
2025 MAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
(First Place Votes)
1. Ohio (8) – 96 points
2. Miami (1) – 80 points
3. TOLEDO (1) – 76 points
4. Ball State (1) – 73 points
5. Central Michigan – 65 points
6. Western Michigan – 62 points
7. Akron – 54 points
8. Northern Illinois – 35 points
9. Kent State – 31 points
10. Buffalo – 20 points
11. Bowling Green – 13 points
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MAC Tournament Champion: Ohio (9), Ball State (1), TOLEDO (1).
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The league's coaches picked Toledo to finish third with 76 points and one first-place vote to go along with one vote as MAC Tournament Champion. Ohio was chosen to finish first with 96 points, eight first-place votes and nine tournament champion votes, while Miami was selected to finish second with 80 points and one first-place vote.
The Rockets advanced to their first MAC Tournament since 2019 last season after posting a 15-10 conference record.
Toledo will open the 2025 season at South Carolina's Gamecock Invitational on Friday, Feb. 7 against Saint Francis (Pa.) at 9:30 a.m. and Providence at 12:00 p.m. The MAC Tournament will take place on May 7-10 at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
2025 MAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
(First Place Votes)
1. Ohio (8) – 96 points
2. Miami (1) – 80 points
3. TOLEDO (1) – 76 points
4. Ball State (1) – 73 points
5. Central Michigan – 65 points
6. Western Michigan – 62 points
7. Akron – 54 points
8. Northern Illinois – 35 points
9. Kent State – 31 points
10. Buffalo – 20 points
11. Bowling Green – 13 points
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MAC Tournament Champion: Ohio (9), Ball State (1), TOLEDO (1).
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Instagram: ToledoSoftball
Twitter/X: ToledoSoftball
Facebook: Toledo Softball
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