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RedHawks split pair in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Miami softball team battled through a Friday night doubleheader in Memphis, falling to the Evansville Purple Aces in game one before bouncing back with a dominant shutout victory over the Memphis Tigers in game two. CLICK READ MORE FOR DETAILS MU handles rivalry challenge; win streak reaches 25 By MIKE SMITH OXFORD, OH -- Brant Byers and Peter Suder combined for 41 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 23 Miami over arch-rival Ohio 90-74 Friday at Millett Hall. The nation's last undefeated Division I team put five players in double figures while moving its record to 25-0 (12-0 MAC). Joining Byers (21 points, 6 rebounds) and Suder (20 points, 6 rebounds) were Eian Elmer (15 points), Luke Skaljac (12 points) and Almar Atlason (11 points, 6 rebounds). Ohio, which fell to 13-13 (7-6 MAC). was led by Jackson Paveletzke (22 points). Javan Simmons added 12 points. Playing before . . . No. 23 RedHawks-Bobcats battle on national stage Almar Atlason was Miami's only incoming transfer this year. (MVSmith/MRO file) Suffice it to say, Battle of the Bricks contests are usually hard-fought. This Friday's (9 p.m.) Miami vs. Ohio basketball game should be no exception. If anything, it will likely be a fiercely contested battle on the court and high entertainment event for both a capacity crowd at Millett Hall and national television audience watching on ESPN. Miami is not only ranked No. 23 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, it is the last undefeated NCAA Division I men's basketball team. Previously undefeated Arizona absorbed its first defeat Monday at Kansas. The RedHawks have . . . Pinter single gives MU walk off win over Wolves RedHawks finish San Diego event with four straight wins (Courtesy of MU Athletics) SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Miami RedHawks softball team defeated the Loyola Chicago Wolves 9–8 in an extra-inning game on Sunday morning at the SDSU Season Kickoff in San Diego to cap off an impressive 4-1 weekend. HOW IT HAPPENED: The Wolves opened the scoring at the top of the second with a three-run home run, as runners on second and third crossed the plate. The RedHawks answered in the bottom of the second with a three-run home run from Danitza Hernandez, bringing home Evey Dieudonne and Mia Estrello from second and first. Bailey Manos followed with a home run of her own, and Ella Carter tripled to drive in Katy Olive, giving the RedHawks a 5–3 lead. CLICK READ MORE TO CONTINUE . . . Pitching shines as RedHawks earn Saturday sweep (Courtesy of Miami Athletics) SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Miami University softball team completed a Saturday afternoon doubleheader sweep, defeating the University of Minnesota and San Diego State to close out a perfect day in San Diego. Miami downed Minnesota to begin the day, 6-1 and followed that up with a 7-1 victory over SDSU. (Click Read More for details . . . ) 'Hawks top Herd in non-conference battle Veterans Elmer, Suder and Woolfolk lead the way By MIKE SMITH HUNTINGTON, WV -- Visiting Miami (24-0, 10-0 MAC) exploded for 49 first half points while building up an 18-point halftime lead on the way to a 90-74 win over Marshall (15-9, 7-4 SBC) Saturday at the Cam Henderson Center. With the victory, No. 23 Miami stretched its season-opening win streak to 24 games. The Thundering Herd dropped to 15-9 while falling for the second time in Marshall's last six outings. Miami never . . . Softball RedHawks defeat Minnesota; split DH opener (Courtesy Miami Athletics) SAN DIEGO Calif. – The Miami University softball team split a Friday afternoon doubleheader against the University of Kentucky and the University of Minnesota in San Diego. Despite an early deficit against Kentucky, the RedHawks mounted a late comeback but ultimately fell 8–7. Miami responded in game two, earning a 5–3 victory over Minnesota. Click Read More for details . . . Miami can't blink for tough non-conference matchup There are conference games and non-conference games. There are home games and road games. Miami will put its 23-game winning streak on the line Saturday, stepping out of MAC play to face a Sunbelt Conference foe. That opponent is Marshall ... on the road!!! For long-time Miami fans, a road game in Huntington can send chills down the spine. Although Miami . . . RedHawks escape Buffalo with another two-point win Skaljac reaches double figures for fifth straight game By MIKE SMITH BUFFALO, NY -- A week after missing a game due to illness, Luke Skaljac was a key contributor as No. 23 Miami edged Buffalo 73-71 Tuesday at Alumni Arena. The sophomore guard scored 19 points, with seveal baskets coming at critical points in another hard-fought battle between the two teams. Miami forced overtime and edged UB 105-102 back on Jan. 17. The RedHawks' 73 points Tuesday . . . RedHawks move up to No. 23; Buffalo, Marshall loom By MIKE SMITH • Miami moved up a spot to No. 23 in this week's AP Top 25 men's basketball poll. The Red and White moved into the national rankings for the first time since Feb. 15, 1999 on Monday, Jan 19. The RedHawks are the first team from the MAC selected in the poll since the 2018-19 Buffalo Bulls. Miami also retained its highest ranking of the 2025-26 season on the Mid-Major Top 25® Poll, as Collegeinsider announced its newest poll last Monday, with the RedHawks ranked No. 2 overall. The RedHawks are just one of two teams that are still unbeaten at the Division I level (Arizona). • Miami's upcoming game . . . |
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. Archives
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