Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday the 2018 postseason field hockey award-winners. All seven field hockey coaches in the league voted for members of the All-MAC First Team and Second Team, as well as a Freshman, Offensive Player, Defensive Player, and Coach of the Year.
Miami Seniors Paula Portugal and Mariona Heras were named MAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year respectively, and highlight the All-MAC First Team. Portugal started in all 19 games for the RedHawks and led the MAC in points (48), goals (22), and goals per game (1.16). Heras was third on the team in total points this season (13) from the back position, and headlined the Miami defense after receiving a redshirt last season.