The MAAC season saw four teams spend considerable time being in first place; Rider, Monmouth, Canisius and Iona.

Consecutive losses to Iona and Niagara late in the season struck down their first place hopes.

6 seed Monmouth in the championship game 81–60 to win the conference's automatic bid to the 2019 NCAA tournament.

Marist hired Saint Peter's coach John Dunne as Maker's successor on April 3.

[9] On April 13, 2018, Siena head coach Jimmy Patsos resigned amid an investigation regarding abusive conduct and financial improprieties within the program.

[10][11] On May 2, the Saints hired Mount St. Mary's head coach Jamion Christian for the job.

[12] Notes: () first place votes † denotes unanimous selection This table summarizes the final head-to-head results between teams in conference play.