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Bass Garners All-MAC Accolades as League Unveils Preseason Coaches’ Poll
October 27 | Women's Basketball
2022-23 MAC WOMEN'S PRESEASON AWARDS RELEASE
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron women's basketball sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) was tabbed a preseason Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference selection when the league unveiled its 2022-23 Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Additionally, the Zips were selected to finish eighth in the projected league standings behind preseason favorite Toledo (11 first-place votes and 143 points). The Rockets were followed by Ball State (1 first-place votes/130 points), Bowling Green (109), Kent State (103), Northern Illinois (99), Western Michigan (91), Ohio (61), Akron (50), Eastern Michigan (46), Buffalo (40), Miami (35) and Central Michigan (29).
On the strength of her breakout rookie campaign a season ago, Bass was tabbed Honorable Mention All-MAC and All-Freshman team honoree after playing in 26 games, including 25 starts, leading the Zips' offensive attack in the paint averaging 12.0 points per game, while ranking third in the league posting 1.19 blocks per game.
Bass scored a career-best 23-points against Eastern Michigan, while bringing down a career-high 13 rebounds at Wake Forest. Bass recorded a career-high four blocks against Western Michigan, while recording two or more blocks in seven games. Bass finished the season with 17 double-figure games.
2022-23 MAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON ALL-MAC TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Quinesha Lockett, G, Toledo, Sr.
A'Jah Davis, F, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Ally Becki, G, Ball State, So.
Peyton Scott, G, Miami, Sr.
Sophia Wiard, G, Toledo, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Ross, G, Western Michigan, R-So.
Chelby Koker, G, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Lexi Fleming, G, Bowling Green, Jr.
Reagan Bass, F, Akron, So.
Kadie Hempfling, F, Bowling Green, Sr.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Women's basketball season ticket plans are available for the upcoming season in the Floor VIP seating only for $100 per seat for every home game. A season parking pass is included with the purchase of the season ticket plan.
Limited quantities of Floor VIP seats are available, to order fans can call/text the ticket office or visit us at The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron women's basketball sophomore Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) was tabbed a preseason Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference selection when the league unveiled its 2022-23 Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Additionally, the Zips were selected to finish eighth in the projected league standings behind preseason favorite Toledo (11 first-place votes and 143 points). The Rockets were followed by Ball State (1 first-place votes/130 points), Bowling Green (109), Kent State (103), Northern Illinois (99), Western Michigan (91), Ohio (61), Akron (50), Eastern Michigan (46), Buffalo (40), Miami (35) and Central Michigan (29).
On the strength of her breakout rookie campaign a season ago, Bass was tabbed Honorable Mention All-MAC and All-Freshman team honoree after playing in 26 games, including 25 starts, leading the Zips' offensive attack in the paint averaging 12.0 points per game, while ranking third in the league posting 1.19 blocks per game.
Bass scored a career-best 23-points against Eastern Michigan, while bringing down a career-high 13 rebounds at Wake Forest. Bass recorded a career-high four blocks against Western Michigan, while recording two or more blocks in seven games. Bass finished the season with 17 double-figure games.
2022-23 MAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PRESEASON ALL-MAC TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Quinesha Lockett, G, Toledo, Sr.
A'Jah Davis, F, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Ally Becki, G, Ball State, So.
Peyton Scott, G, Miami, Sr.
Sophia Wiard, G, Toledo, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Ross, G, Western Michigan, R-So.
Chelby Koker, G, Northern Illinois, Sr.
Lexi Fleming, G, Bowling Green, Jr.
Reagan Bass, F, Akron, So.
Kadie Hempfling, F, Bowling Green, Sr.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Women's basketball season ticket plans are available for the upcoming season in the Floor VIP seating only for $100 per seat for every home game. A season parking pass is included with the purchase of the season ticket plan.
Limited quantities of Floor VIP seats are available, to order fans can call/text the ticket office or visit us at The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
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