Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com
AKRON, Ohio - Back to work on another mountain to climb for the Central Michigan softball team.
The Chippewas, who on Sunday clinched their first Mid-American Conference regular-season championship since 2004, begin their quest for the double titles on Wednesday when they open play in the MAC Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
The Chippewas (36-13) will face rival Western Michigan (23-27) in their opener. As the regular-season champion, CMU is seeded No. 1. The Broncos are seeded eighth.
"We've got a quick turnaround," said Margo Jonker, who is in her 38th season in charge of the Chippewa program and who, on Tuesday, was named the MAC Coach of the Year for the 10th time.