KENT, OHIO- Kent State is the consensus favorite to win the Mid-American Conference tournament and were pegged second in the pre-season poll as voted on by the conference coaches.
Kent State earned a pair of first-place votes for the regular season crown, placing them second in the pre-season poll. The Flashes grabbed six of 11 votes to win the conference championship.
"It's always great to see yourself near the top of the conference and have the respect of your fellow teams and coaches," head coach Jeff Duncan said. "Ultimately though, we are focused on our play on the field and the tough task we have ahead of us this weekend and this season.