James J. McCafferty Trophy

James J. McCafferty Trophy

The James J. McCafferty Trophy, named after the League's first commissioner, is awarded annually to signify the League's all-sport champion. 

For the sports of men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's tennis, softball and baseball, points are awarded based on combined regular-season (60 percent) and championship (40 percent) finishes. For all other sports, points are based on performance in the League championship. 

2025-26 McCafferty Trophy Standings - Final
School Total Points Men's Points Women's Points
 Youngstown State  56.5  23  33.5
 Oakland  37  19  18
 Milwaukee  32.5  12  20.5
 Northern Kentucky  29.5  5.5  24
 Wright State  27  21  6
 Green Bay  24  10  14
 Cleveland State  23  13  10
 Purdue Fort Wayne  22.5  11  11.5
 IU Indianapolis  16.5  10  6.5
 RMU  12.5  7  5.5
 Detroit Mercy  3.5  3.5  0
Last updated: June 3, 2026

Listing of all-time winners