MARQUETTE, Mich. - Head coach Matt Majkrzak of Northern Michigan men's basketball has been named the GLIAC Coach of the Year after leading the Wildcats to a 21-9 regular season and 14-4 conference record in which the Wildcats claimed the GLIAC regular season championship since 1992-93. Majkrzak and the Wildcats are now hosting the GLIAC Tournament semifinals and final for the first time since 1992-93 as well.  

Majkrzak is only the second leader of the program to be named conference Coach of the Year, joining Dean Ellis in 1993. 

For a team that has dealt with injuries all season long, Majkrzak has continued to make it work for the Green and Gold, plugging and playing different lineups with seemingly no interruptions. The Wildcats tied the longest winning streak in program history earlier this season at 13 games, originally set in 1984-85. Northern has been one of the best at taking care of the ball this season under Majkrzak, as its 1.68 assist/turnover ratio is the fifth best mark in the country and the 9.2 turnovers they commit is the fewest in the conference and 11th best in Division II. 

In five seasons, Majkrzak has improved the team each and every year. He already has a GLIAC Tournament title, GLIAC regular season title, and an NCAA Tournament victory under his belt as he holds a record of 86-54 (.613) leading the program in Marquette.

Under Majkrzak this season, Max Weisbrod earned GLIAC Player of the Year, which can be found here. Dylan Kuehl also earned First Team honors and All-Defensive accolades. That release can be read here.