Cleveland, Ohio – The University of Toledo was honored by the Mid-American Conference with the Jacoby Trophy as the top women's athletic program during the 2023-24 academic year. This marks the third time in program history and first time since 2018 that the Rockets have secured the prestigious all-sports award.
Toledo competed in ten women’s sports during the 2023-24 academic year and won the cross country and tennis Championship titles. The Rockets also won the basketball and tennis regular season titles.
The Rockets also claimed the Reese Trophy, which is awarded to the top men’s athletic program. This marks the first time since 2019 (Miami) that the same institution has won both the Jacoby and Reese Trophy’s in the same year.
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 women’s trophy is named for former MAC Commissioner Fred Jacoby. Jacoby was the MAC Commissioner from 1971-82 and is credited with incorporating women’s athletics into the conference structure.
2023-24 Final Jacoby (Women’s) Final Standings
School, No. Sports, Points, Avg.
1. Toledo, 10 sports, 88.5 points, 8.85 avg.
2. Western Michigan, 10 sports, 85.5 points, 8.55 avg.
3. Kent State, 11 sports, 92.5 points, 8.41 avg.
4. Ball State, 12 sports, 99.6 points, 8.3 avg.
5. Miami, 10 sports, 75.25 points, 7.525 avg.
6. Ohio, 10 sports, 73.6 points, 7.36 avg.
7. Eastern Michigan, 11 sports, 73 points, 6.63 avg.
8. Akron, 10 sports, 61 points, 6.1 avg.
9. Buffalo, 9 sports, 53.1 points, 5.9 avg.
10. Central Michigan, 11 sports, 64.5 points, 5.86 avg.
11. Bowling Green, 11 sports, 63 points, 5.72 avg.
12. Northern Illinois, 10 sports, 47.5 points, 4.75 avg.
