MAC far more stable than other conferences: Mid-American Conference Meetings

While nearly every league in Division I has teams coming and going with conference realignment, the MAC's 12-team full-sports membership has remained stable.

Mid-American Conference ‘a good, cohesive league’ — Q and A with Kent State University president Lester Lefton

'. . . At the end of the day, we're pretty stable as a conference,' KSU president says in wide-ranging interview with The Plain Dealer.

‘I’m very excited about the evolution of our programs, and our facilities’ — Q and A with University of Akron president Luis Proenza

University of Akron president talks with Plain Dealer about the school's investment in sports and how it is paying dividends.

Kent State softball team tops Ohio at MAC tournament: Area College Newswatch

For the seventh consecutive season, Kent State (27-29) is among the final six teams standing at the Mid-American Conference softball tournament; The B-W men’s tennis team won its third Ohio Athletic Conference regular-season title and its fourth OAC Tournament crown.

Kent State romps to another MAC golf title

The Kent State men’s golf team, led by medalist Corey Conners, claimed its fourth straight Mid-American Conference title by overpowering the field en route to a 40-shot victory over the weekend at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill.

Defense dominates at Kent State spring game, while Akron airs it out

Both Akron's Terry Bowden and Kent State's Darrell Hazell found positives at the conclusion of spring practice.

Kent State’s new women’s basketball coach a ‘proven recruiter’

Danielle O’Banion said she will add two more players this spring to the two players KSU signed last fall.

Danielle O’Banion taking over as Kent State women’s basketball coach

She will come to KSU from the University of Memphis, where she was associate head coach.

Danielle O’Banion taking over as Kent State women’s basketball coach

She will come to KSU from the University of Memphis, where she was associate head coach.

Cleveland State adds Louisiana guard Josh Ivory to 2012-13 roster

CSU coach Gary Waters has said he is looking to add at least one post player for next season to go with Brown, 6-9 Luda Ndaye, and 6-7 Devon Long.

Coaching decisions at Akron and Ohio bode well for Mid-American Conference basketball: Terry Pluto

Keith Dambrot staying, Jim Christian coming is good news for MAC basketball fans.

Coaching decisions at Akron and Ohio bode well for Mid-American Conference basketball: Terry Pluto

Keith Dambrot staying, Jim Christian coming is good news for MAC basketball fans.

Akron’s Terry Bowden knows there’s lots of work ahead to revive Zips football

After going 2-22 over the last two seasons under Rob Ianello, Akron is being rebuilt from the ground up by Bowden, who knows improvement won't come quickly or easily.

Ohio University hoping to build on recent success with hiring of new basketball coach Jim Christian

The Bobcats introduced Christian as their new coach on Tuesday, after offering him the highest-paying basketball contract in the MAC.

Akron QB Patrick Nicely is leaving team: College Newswatch

Patrick Nicely, a Willoughby South graduate, saw playing time in 30 games in 2009 to ’11 and was a starter in 19 of those. He closed out his UA career with 3,358 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Akron QB Patrick Nicely is leaving team: College Newswatch

Patrick Nicely, a Willoughby South graduate, saw playing time in 30 games in 2009 to ’11 and was a starter in 19 of those. He closed out his UA career with 3,358 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Jim Christian to become next basketball coach at Ohio University, sources tell The Plain Dealer

Christian has spent the last four seasons at Texas Christian, where he was 56-73.

Mid-American Conference releases 2012 football schedule

Akron opens at home on Aug. 30 against Central Florida, while Kent State begins its season at home against Towson on Aug. 30.

Illinois’ hiring of Ohio Bobcats’ John Groce believed to be nearly complete

Disagreement on terms of the contract has delayed the Illini's new hire, according to college basketball sources.

Illinois’ hiring of Ohio Bobcats’ John Groce believed to be nearly complete

Disagreement on terms of the contract has delayed the Illini's new hire, according to college basketball sources.

Illinois focusing on Ohio’s John Groce for vacant head coaching position

Groce, 40, has coached the Bobcats since 2008. He has an 85-56 career mark, 34-30 in Mid-American Conference play.

Watch ‘PD Sports Insider’ live at noon: Talk Ohio State basketball with Bill Livingston

Today's "PD Sports Insider", live on noon, Dennis Manoloff, Bud Shaw and Glenn Moore are going to be joined by Bill Livingston in studio to talk Ohio State basketball.

Potential and optimism propel Ohio’s Bobcats into 2012-13

With the entire starting five returning, great things are expected from the Bobcats next season.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams a fan of the blues: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Notebook

Plain Dealer sportswriter Elton Alexander reports from behind the scenes in St. Louis.

Ohio men’s basketball team’s spirited upset bid comes up short against North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

UPDATED: Ohio puts a scare into North Carolina before losing in overtime.

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