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RedHawks rally, but Ohio completes sweep  ATHENS, OH -- After trailing 5-0, Miami (26-22, 15.7 MAC) rallied late for six runs to take a lead. It wasn't enough, however, as Ohio (31-12, 14-4 MAC) scored single runs in its last two turns to pull out a 7-6 win Saturday at the Ohio Softball Field.
The victory gave Ohio a sweep of the three-game series, as the 'Cats took both ends of Friday's double header. Each of those games were pitching duels. Saturday's contest, however, turned . . . Miami drops two in pair of pitching duels  MRO STAFF
ATHENS, OH -- Miami's offensive struggles continued Friday as Ohio won both ends of a double-header, 2-0 and 3-1, at the Ohio Softball Field. With the victories, Ohio 30-12, 13-4 MAC) moved into first place -- one loss better than Ball State and Central Michigan (12-5). Miami (26-21, 15-6 MAC) suffered its fifth loss in the last six contests. Both the RedHawks and Bobcats totaled 10 hits on the day. However, MU had only two extra base knocks. Both were Game One doubles off the bat of McKenna Campbell. Ohio, meanwhile, had . . . Chevrier's run-rule shutout ends RedHawk mini-slide  Le'a Chevrier throws to first for a third inning out. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, Oh -- Junior Le'a Chevrier worked out of several early jams and Ella Carter blasted a walk-off home run as Miami (26-19, 15-4 MAC) ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-0 win over Akron (20-19, 7-7 MAC) Tuesday at the Miami Softball Stadium. Akron took the first game, squeezing out a 3-2 win in nine innings against RedHawk ace Madi Reeves (18-8). Miami was coming off . . . Cardinals cool off 'Hawks, sweep Saturday DH  MUNCIE, IN -- Ball State (26-11) pitchers put a sleeper hold on the Miami (25-18) offense Saturday as the Cardinals swept a double header 3-0 and 5-0. It was the first back-to-back losses for MU since March 1.
Miami, which won Friday's series opener (7-4 in 8 innings), fell to 14-3 in MAC play. That is one loss better than Central Michigan (10-4) and Ohio (9-4). Ball State is now 11-5. The Cardinals staff ranks second among MAC teams in both ERA (3.82) and opponent batting average (.269). It improved on that by blanking the RedHawks twice on a total of seven hits. Five of those . . . Carter homer sends Miami past BSU in series opener  MUNCIE, IN -- Ella Carter's three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted visiting Miami (25-16, 14-1 MAC) to a 7-4 victory over Ball State (24-11, 9-5 MAC) Friday at the BSU Softball Stadium.
Madi Reeves went the distance for MU, raising her record to 18-6. She allowed seven hits, four runs (3 earned) while striking out three and walking three. Ella Whitney (15-4) took the loss. surrendering nine hits and seven runs while striking out four and walking one in 7.1 innings of work. She also hit three batters. Sophomore catcher . . . Evaluation, progress are keys for MU spring football  By MIKE SMITH
While there is something comforting about being surrounded familiar friends, there is also something exciting about being surrounded by new faces - especially when you are a football coach and the "newbies" are a talented bunch. After one of the largest player turnovers during his time at Miami, Head Coach Chuck Martin is settling in with his 2025 crew. He sees talent. He sees enthusiasm. In time, he anticipates more consistent execution. To get there, Martin embraces the process. If you like . . . Patton slam caps Miami win over Bulldogs  By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Madie Patton's first career grand slam highlighted a five-run sixth inning that helped Miami (24-16) pull away for a 10-3 win over Butler (21-15) Wednesday at the Miami Softball Stadium. Starter Madi Reeves went five innings for MU, raising her record to 17-6 on the year. Lea Chevrier got the save with two scoreless/hitless innings. Katie Petran (5-5) took the loss for Butler. Miami out-hit the . . . Hondro aims to keep Miami defense strong  Corban Hondru By MIKE SMITH
In a season when Miami RedHawk football is dealing with massive turnover, it's nice to have a few familiar faces at spring practice -- especially when they figure to be a productive part of the 2025 MU defense. Redshirt senior Corban Hondru is part of the "next man up" for Miami's linebacking corps. It's a distinguished group that has been a key cog in RedHawk success. Even as the offense suffered key injuries in recent seasons, the defense typically kept MU in a position to win. Former MAC Defensive . . . Homers lift Miami over CMU in series finale  MOUNT PLEASANT, MI -- A pair of long balls produced four runs in 4-3 Miami win over Central Michigan Sunday at Margo Junker Stadium.
Erin Pinter 's first inning shot gave MU an early 3-0 lead, but CMU chipped away and the two teams were tied 3-3 after 5.5 innings. Miami broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth as Jenna Golembiewski homered to center field. The shot was one of three hits in three at-bats for the senior. Miami totaled six hits on the day. It was a bounce back win for . . . RedHawks split double-header with CMU  By MIKE SMITH
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI -- Madilyn Reeves picked up her 16th victory but Central Michigan downed Miami in Game Two of a double header at Margo Junker Stadium Saturday. The setback marked MU's first conference loss and ended a a 10-game RedHawks winning streak. However, MU (12-1 MAC, 22-16 overall) remains in front of Ohio (8-2), which split a pair with Akron Friday. Central Michigan (8-3 MAC, 16-16 overall) is third among MAC teams. Reeves struck out 10 and . . . |
Editor-Publisher Mike SmithMike grew up in Mid-American Conference football and basketball territory and returned there after military service. He has been covering MAC football and men's basketball for much of the last several decades. 
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