Cleveland, Ohio – The University of Toledo was honored by the Mid-American Conference with the Reese Trophy as the top men's athletic program during the 2021-22 academic year. This marks the first time in program history for the Rockets to win the all-sports award.
For the 2021-22 academic year, the Rocket men won a MAC championship title in basketball, and finished in second place in cross country, golf and tennis. Toledo's football team tied for fourth overall in the standings, while the baseball team will finish in either third or fourth place depending on the outcome of this weekend's games. Toledo has clinched the Jacoby Trophy regardless of baseball's final regular-season finish in the standings. Final Reese Trophy standings will be released following the conclusion of the baseball season.
"Congratulations to the student-athletes, coaches and staff in our men's programs for being recognized as the best in the Mid-American Conference," said Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan Blair. "We would also like to congratulate our women's teams on a very successful season. We are extremely proud of everything our teams have accomplished and congratulate them for their outstanding achievements."
"We are very proud of our Rockets for receiving the Reese Trophy as the top men's athletic program in the Mid-American Conference," added University of Toledo President Gregory Postel. "Both our men's and women's teams had outstanding years in their respective sports. Our entire University community salutes their athletic achievements, as well as their continuing outstanding performance in the classroom."
For the Reese Trophy, points are awarded based on each school’s finish, with the overall total divided by the number of sports sponsored by each school. The men’s trophy is named for former MAC Commissioner David E. Reese. Reese was the first-ever MAC Commissioner and served the conference from its inception in 1946 until 1964.
2021-22 Final Reese (Men’s) Standings
Toledo, 6 sports, 64 points, 10.6667 avg.
Kent State, 8 sports, 75.83 points, 9.47875 avg.
Central Michigan, 5 sports, 45.33 points, 9.066 avg.
Eastern Michigan, 7 sports, 53 points, 7.57143 avg.
Miami, 7 sports, 53 points, 7.57143 avg.
Ohio, 6 sports, 43 points, 7.16667 avg.
Ball State, 6 sports, 43 points, 7.16667 avg.
Northern Illinois, 7 sports, 49.33 points, 7.04714 avg.
Western Michigan, 5 sports, 28.5 points, 5.7 avg.
Akron, 6 sports, 31.5 points, 5.25 avg.
Buffalo, 7 sports, 36.75 points, 5.25 avg.
Bowling Green, 6 sports, 27.75 points, 4.625 avg.
