Ypsilanti, MI -- The University of Toledo Rockets captured the 2021 Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday, their first since 2014. Toledo finished the day tallying a total of 32 points, with Miami following behind with 61 points.

Toledo's Freshman Joy Chirchir took home both the individual title and Freshman of the Year for the Rockets, crossing the finish line with an official time of 20:23.2. 

Following the conclusion of the race, Toledo Head Coach Andrea Grove-McDonough was named MAC Coach of the Year. 
 
Team Scoring/Final Standings
1. Toledo - 32 points
2. Miami - 61 points
3. Akron - 92 points
4. Bowling Green - 136 points
5. Ohio - 155 points
6. Central Michigan - 166 points
7. Ball State - 195 points
8. Kent State - 220 points
9. Eastern Michigan - 225 points
10. Buffalo - 243 points
11. Western Michigan - 269 points
12. Northern Illinois - 282 points
 
2021 MAC Women's Cross Country All-MAC First Team
Joy Chirchir, Toledo
Semra Karaslan, Toledo
Carmen Riano, Miami
Elka Machan, Ball State
Faith Linga, Toledo
Beth Arentz, Akron
Lou Trois, Toledo

2021 MAC Women's Cross Country All-MAC Second Team
Ava Nuttall, Miami
Katie Vitou, Miami
Katerina Shuble, Bowling Green
Sydney Niekamp, Bowling Green
Hannah Long, Akron
Emily Paupore, Central Michigan
Lindsey Scarton, Akron

2021 MAC Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year
Andrea Grove-McDonough, Toledo
 
2021 MAC Women's Cross Country Freshman of the Year
Joy Chirchir, Toledo