The Miami RedHawks defeated Central Michigan 3-1 at Athens, Ohio, Sunday for their second consecutive Mid-American Conference women's soccer tournament championship and berth in the NCAA Tournament.

        MU's first-round opponent will be announced at 3 p.m. today.

        Earlier, junior Andrea Cunningham (McAuley), two-time conference leading scorer and MAC career points leader, was named MAC Player of the Year. She was joined on the all-MAC first team by junior Daneille Berkemeier (Fairfield) and sophmore Danielle Altiero.

        Junior Shaedyn Cousino (Indian Hill) and junior transfer goalkeeper Katie Karlander were named to the second team.

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