The 2024 MAC women’s basketball tournament begins on Wednesday, with Toledo and Ball State viewed as the favorites to capture the conference’s automatic bid into the Big Dance.
The Rockets (25-4, 17-1 MAC) are every bit as good as last year’s team that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Toledo is riding a 13-game winning streak into the conference tournament, with their last loss occurring back on Jan. 21 to Ball State.
The Cardinals (27-4, 16-2) certainly pose the biggest threat. The two teams split their meetings this season, with Toledo exacting revenge in a blowout victory on Feb. 24. Nevertheless, Ball State has proven itself to be formidable, particularly with non-conference victories over high major schools such as Georgia and Pittsburgh.
Kent State, Buffalo and Bowling Green are also candidates to play spoiler, as those three programs finished with records above .500 in both regular season and conference play.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about this year’s MAC women’s basketball tournament.
MAC women’s basketball tournament bracket 2024
Only the top eight teams in the MAC regular season standings qualify for the postseason tournament. The full seeding and team records are listed below.
| Seed | Team | Record (MAC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 25-4 (17-4) |
| 2 | Ball State | 27-4 (16-2) |
| 3 | Kent State | 18-10 (13-5) |
| 4 | Buffalo | 17-12 (10-8) |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 16-13 (10-8) |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 15-15 (8-10) |
| 7 | Ohio | 11-18 (8-10) |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 12-17 (7-11) |
MAC women’s basketball tournament schedule 2024
- Dates: March 13, 15, 16
- Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
The 2024 MAC women’s basketball tournament begins with first round matchups on Wednesday, March 13. The semifinals and championship match will take place on Friday and Saturday, respectively. All of the games will be played at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Wednesday, March 13: First Round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 1 Toledo vs. No. 8 Western Michigan | 11 a.m. | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Game 2: No. 4 Buffalo vs. No. 5 Bowling Green | 30 min. following Game 1 | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Game 3: No. 2 Ball State vs. No. 7 Ohio | 30 min. following Game 2 | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Game 4: No. 3 Kent State vs. No. 6 Northern Illinois | 30 min. following Game 3 | ESPN+, Fubo |
Friday, March 15: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner | 10:00 a.m. | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Game 6: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner | 30 min. following Game 6 | ESPN+, Fubo |
Saturday, March 16: Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner | 11:00 a.m. | CBS Sports Network, Fubo |
How to watch the MAC women’s tournament live
The championship game of the MAC women’s tournament will air live on CBS Sports Network.
All of the games can be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy. Cord cutters can also watch games in the first round and semifinals on ESPN+.
MAC women’s tournament tickets 2024
Tickets for the 2024 MAC women’s basketball tournament are available on StubHub. For a comprehensive rundown of all available tickets, use the link below.
