The 2011-12 season will be remembered as a collection of fantastic team accomplishments in program history. The Chippewas compiled the program's fifth 20-win season and for the second straight year earned an at-large bid to the WNIT. A month into the season the Maroon and Gold upset No. 12/14 Purdue to give the program its highest win over a ranked opponent. For the first time since 1991 CMU advanced to the MAC Championship game, where it also became the first fifth seed to play for the title. The 2011-12 team scored the most points, grabbed the most rebounds, had the most steals and blocked shots, recorded the second most made field goals, fourth most made three-pointers and assists in program history.
There were many individual accomplishments as well. These included, the Mid-American Conference's Sixth Player of the Year, Jalisa Olive, All-MAC Honorable Mention Team selections Taylor Johnson and Crystal Bradford, and MAC All-Freshman Team members Bradford, Jessica Green and Jas'Mine Bracey.
| Team Awards | |
| Dee Pommerenk Award |
Kerby Tamm |
| Practice Player of the Year |
Lauren Bellamy |
| Academic Excellence Leadership Award | Sarah Huff |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Jessica Green |
| Heart and Hustle Award | Skylar Miller |
| Most Improved Player of the Year |
Jas'Mine Bracey |
| Senior Awards | Skylar Miller and Sarah Huff |
| Chippewa/Most Valuable Player | Crystal Bradford |
The Chippewas also recognized the departure of assistant coach Kathy McGee, who recently announced her retirement after five seasons on the bench under head coach Sue Guevara.
With the spring semester coming to an end, the Chippewas will look forward to making another run at the MAC title in 2012-13. The squad will be loaded with veteran talent once again, as all five starters will be returning. Jalisa Olive and Brandie Baker will be the lone seniors as 94 percent of the offense and 92 percent of rebounding returns.
