# 2012–13 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season

The 2012–13 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season began with practices in October 2012, followed by the start of the 2012–13 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2013 and concluded in March 2013. Toledo won the regular season title with a record of 15–1 by three games over Ball State, Akron, and Central Michigan. Rachel Tecca of Akron was named MAC player of the year.
Fourth seeded Central Michigan won the MAC tournament over third seeded Akron. Crystal Bradford of Central Michigan was the tournament MVP. Central Michigan lost to Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Toledo, Akron, Bowling Green, Miami and Ball State played in the WNIT.

## Preseason awards

The preseason poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 30, 2012.

### Preseason women's basketball poll

(First place votes in parentheses)

#### East Division

* Miami (16)
* Bowling Green (13)
* Akron (1)
* Ohio
* Kent State
* Buffalo

#### West Division

* Toledo (24)
* Central Michigan (6)
* Eastern Michigan
* Northern Illinois
* Western Michigan
* Ball State

#### Tournament champs

Toledo (16), Central Michigan (12), Bowling Green (2)

### Honors

| Honor | Recipient |
| Preseason All-MAC East | Rachel Tecca, Akron |
| Preseason All-MAC East | Alexis Rogers, Bowling Green |
| Preseason All-MAC East | Courtney Osborn, Miami |
| Preseason All-MAC East | Chrissy Steffen, Bowling Green |
| Preseason All-MAC East | Kristen Olowinski, Miami |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Natachia Watkins, Eastern Michigan |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Naama Shafir, Toledo |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Andola Dortch, Toledo |
| Preseason All-MAC West | Yolanda Richardson, Toledo |

## Postseason
### Postseason awards

* Coach of the Year: Tricia Cullop, Toledo
* Player of the Year: Rachel Tecca, Akron
* Freshman of the Year: Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State
* Defensive Player of the Year: Andola Dortch, Toledo
* Sixth Man of the Year: Shanee' Jackson, Ball State

### Honors

| Honor | Recipient |
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Rachel Tecca, Akron, F |
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Crystal Bradford, Central Michigan, G/F |
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Courtney Osborn, Miami, G |
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Andola Dortch, Toledo, G |
| Postseason All-MAC First Team | Naama Shafir, Toledo, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Alexis Rogers, Bowling Green, C |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Chrissy Steffen, Bowling Green, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Kirsten Olowinski, Miami F |
| Postseason All-MAC Second Team | Yolanda Richardson, Toledo, C |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Sina King, Akron, G/F |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Hanna Luburgh, Akron, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Brandy Woody, Ball State, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Jessica Green, Central Michigan, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Third Team | Inma Zanoguera, Toledo, G/F |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Christa Baccas, Buffalo, F/C |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Mackenzie Loesing, Buffalo, G |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Brandie Baker, Central Michigan, G/F |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Jessica Schroll, Central Michigan, G/F |
| Postseason All-MAC Honorable Mention | Marquisha Harris, Western Michigan, F |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State, G |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Mackenzie Loesing, Buffalo, G |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Bianca Cage, Eastern Michigan, G |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Kiyanna Black, Ohio, G |
| All-MAC Freshman Team | Miracle Woods, Western Michigan, C |