The team was coached by Tim O'Shea and played their home games at the Convocation Center.

As the four-seed in the MAC tournament they beat Miami in the semi-finals and defeated Buffalo in overtime in the final.

[3][4] Leon Williams of Ohio was named the tournament MVP.

[6] Tim O'Shea John RhodesBrian TownsendAdam Demong The preseason poll was announced by the league office on October 21, 2004.

[7] Buffalo was picked by the media to win the East.