Episode 314: 2026 G-MAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championship Recap

Episode 314 of the Talkin’ G-MAC Podcast recaps the 2026 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Basketball Championships, with student-athletes from both championship programs joining host Katie Gilhooly to reflect on their title runs.Kobe Mitchell of Walsh University discusses the Cavaliers’ run to the men’s championship and what it took to navigate the pressure of postseason basketball. Mitchell shares insight into Walsh’s team chemistry, key moments from the tournament, and the excitement of securing the conference title.On the women’s side, Maeve St. John and Autumn Hunter from Northwood University join the podcast following the Timberwolves’ championship victory. The pair reflect on Northwood’s path through the bracket, the team’s defensive intensity throughout the tournament, and the emotions of cutting down the nets after securing the conference crown.Throughout the episode, the student-athletes discuss the atmosphere of championship week, the support from teammates and fans, and what the victories mean for their programs as they turn their attention to postseason opportunities beyond the conference tournament.