2009–10 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season

The 2009–10 Mid-American Conference women's basketball season began with practices in October 2009, followed by the start of the 2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play began in January 2010 and concluded in March 2010. Bowling Green won the regular season title with a record of 14–2 by two games over Toledo and Kent State. Lauren Prochaska of Bowling Green was named MAC player of the year.

Top seeded Bowling Green won the MAC tournament over second seeded Toledo. Lauren Prochaska of Bowling Green was the tournament MVP. Bowling Green lost to Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, and Akron played in the WNIT.

Preseason awards
The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 28, 2009.

Preseason women's basketball poll
(First place votes in parentheses)

East Division

 * 1)  (22)
 * 2)  (12)
 * 3)  (2)
 * 4) Ohio
 * 1) Ohio

West Division

 * 1)  (18)
 * 2)  (14)
 * 3)  (4)

Tournament champs
Bowling Green

Postseason awards

 * 1) Coach of the Year: Jodi Kest, Akron
 * 2) Player of the Year: Lauren Prochaska, Bowling Green
 * 3) Freshman of the Year: Courtney Osborn, Miami
 * 4) Defensive Player of the Year: Kourtney Brown, Buffalo
 * 5) Sixth Man of the Year: Rachel Tecca, Akron