MAC Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals: Preview and Predictions

Scott Walstrom, NIU Creative ServicesAll 4 of the higher seeds won last night, and head to Cleveland to take on the top 4. The action starts at noon, and will last until bedtime, at least for this old geezer. There are some interesting story lines. The East faces the West in 3 of the match-ups. Two vs. three in POY voting are head to head, and many others, including the first game, which pits two rivals.

The first game of the day tips off at noon.

The rivalry was one sided this season, with Central Michigan winning both. The problem for Western Michigan is twofold. They like to wear opponents down, with steady play and by working the ball inside. A fast paced team like Central, that is second…