Rocket Trio Takes Preseason All-MAC Accolades

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has announced Toledo senior guard Kendall Carruthers as First Team Preseason All-MAC, and senior guard Jyah LoVett along with junior guard Faith Fedd-Robinson as Second Team Preseason All-MAC on Tuesday.

Carruthers, a two-time All-MAC honoree, is coming off a 2025-26 season where she averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals. She shot 41.6 percent from the field and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. She tallied 20 double-digit scoring outings, and ranked top-15 in the MAC in both assists and free throw percentage on her way to a third-team selection last season. The Toledo native was an honorable mention all-league pick in 2024-25.

Fedd-Robinson built up a stellar season before suffering a season-ending injury late in the year. In 24 games, she averaged 11.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists, adding 29 steals and 16 blocks. Fedd-Robinson also shot 48.5 percent from the field and 74.0 percent from the line. The Newark, N.J. native put up two double-doubles and had at least 10 rebounds in five games. She was an honorable mention all-conference selection last year, ranking ninth in the MAC in rebounds and 14th in block average (0.7 blocks).

LoVett transferred to Toledo after playing in all 35 games for Arizona State's NCAA Tournament team last season. She averaged 4.9 points and 1.7 rebounds, adding 47 assists and 45 steals. LoVett, a California native, was named to the Mountain West All-Freshman team in 2023-24 with San Jose State. In three seasons, she has 698 points, 182 rebounds, 164 assists and 114 steals, with career shooting marks of 40.5 percent from the field, 32.6 percent from three and 81.2 percent from the free throw line.

Toledo had the most preseason All-MAC selections of any school in the conference.

In the preseason poll, Toledo was picked fourth, taking two first place votes. UT and Ball State were tied with the most tournament champion selections, with four votes apiece.

Toledo tips off the 2026 season in the MAC-SBC Challenge against Louisiana Tech at Savage on Monday, Nov. 2. Toledo has 17 home games, including weekend matchups against Power 4 opponents Michigan State on Nov. 7 and Cincinnati on Dec. 6. The Rockets are coming off back-to-back appearances in the MAC Tournament championship game.

To purchase tickets, please visit UTRockets.com/WBBtix, stop by the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office in Savage Arena or call 419-530-GOLD (4653).

2026-27 MAC Women's Basketball Preseason All-MAC Teams
First Team
Kendall Carruthers, Toledo
Yahmani McKayle, UMass
Bailey Tabeling, Ohio
Tessa Towers, Ball State
Amber Tretter, Miami

Second Team
Faith Fedd-Robinson, Toledo
Peyton Hill, Eastern Michigan
Grace Kingery, Ball State
Julianna Lamendola, Miami
Jyah LoVett, Toledo
Aniya Rowe, Buffalo

Preseason Coaches Poll (First Place Votes)
1. Ball State (5) – 111 points
2. Miami (4) – 108 points
3. UMass (1) – 103 points
4. Toledo (2) – 98 points
5. Ohio – 75 points
6. Eastern Michigan – 61 points
7. Kent State– 59 points
8. Bowling Green – 50 points
9. Central Michigan – 44 points
10. Western Michigan – 37 points
11. Akron – 27 points
12. Buffalo – 19 points

Tournament Champion: Ball State – 4; Toledo – 4; Miami – 3; UMass – 1

Players Mentioned

Kendall Carruthers

Faith Fedd-Robinson

Jyah LoVett

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