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<![CDATA[MRO-Plus: Miami RedHawks - Home]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:55:15 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[MIAMI BASKETBALL]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:55:34 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-basketball1898809Steele adds Dakich to coaching staff

OXFORD, Ohio – Miami University head men's basketball coach Travis Steele has announced the hiring of Andrew Dakich as an assistant coach. Dakich joins the RedHawks after spending the last four seasons on the coaching staff at Illinois State University.

"I am excited to add Andrew Dakich to our program. I have known Andrew for a very long time. He has a terrific basketball pedigree from his playing days at Michigan and Ohio State, along with his coaching career at Elon and Illinois State," said Steele. "Andrew has an extensive player development pedigree, specifically with guards. He also has a reputation for being a very good offensive coach. He will have a huge impact on our student-athletes here at Miami."

Dakich, who is . . .

. . . a son of former Bowling Green head coach and ESPN sportscaster Dan Dakich, most recently completed his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Redbirds, where he served as the offensive coordinator. While coaching for Illinois State, the team matched or bettered its win total every season, as the Redbirds concluded the 2025-26 season (23-13, 12-8 MVC) with their best record since 2016-17. Illinois State was 3-3 in NET Quad 1 contests during the 2025-26 season, the first time the program has had multiple Quad 1 wins in a year. It is also the first time since 2010 that the Redbirds recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons.

Before joining Illinois State in 2022-23, Dakich worked as director of basketball operations at Elon University for two seasons. Prior to his time with the Phoenix, he spent three seasons at Ohio State, the first playing as a graduate senior with the men's basketball program and the final two as a graduate assistant and then a program assistant.

During his season with the Buckeyes under Chris Holtmann, Dakich appeared in all 34 games, averaging 19 minutes per contest and recording 72 assists. He helped lead OSU to 25 wins, a 15-3 mark in Big Ten play and a Round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Before arriving in Columbus, the Zionsville, Ind., native spent four years as a member of the University of Michigan basketball program. He earned All-Big Ten Academic honors three times with the Wolverines (2015-2017). During his four seasons at Michigan, the Wolverines compiled a 93-50 record and made three NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by an Elite Eight run in 2013-14 and a Sweet 16 appearance during his redshirt season in 2016-17.

Dakich holds his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Michigan, and a master's degree in sports coaching from Ohio State University.

"I'm grateful and fired up for the opportunity Coach Steele has given me here at Miami," said Dakich. "I can't wait to work alongside this staff, build relationships with the players and engage with the RedHawk community!"

]]><![CDATA[MAC SOFTBALL]]>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:13 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/mac-softballEDITORS'S NOTE: Although No. 3 seed Miami was eliminated on Day One, some MU fans remained interested in the tourney results. This article addresses those results.

FYI -- Top-seeded Zips defeat Broncos for tourney title

FYI -- Regular season champ Akron added a MAC Softball Tournament title to its 2026 accomplishments Saturday, knocking off No. 6 seed Western Michigan 3-1 in the championship game. With the victory UA earned a berth in this year's NCAA tournament.

WMU was the sixth of six teams to make the tournament. However, the Broncos Knocked off No. 3 seed Miami on Day One, No. 2 seed Northern Illinois and nearly took down Akron on Day Three. A Zips grand Slam in the seventh inning gave UA a 4-2 win.

When Western Michigan . . .

. . . scored three seventh inning runs to eliminate Ohio in Saturday's first game, it got another shot at Akron. However, the Zips broke a 1-1 tie with two fourth inning runs and held WMU scoreless over the last three innings to secure the win and tournament title.

FINAL GAME STORY HERE

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:35:00 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball8308471RedHawks MAC Tourney run cut short

By MIKE SMITH
AKRON, OH -- Two big innings -- one in each game -- proved decisive as Miami fell to Western Michigan and Central Michigan in back-to-back MAC Softball Tournament contests Wednesday at Firestone Stadium. With the losses, MU failed to make it to Day Two of a tournament it won in each of the past four seasons.

First, No. 6 seed Western Michigan (27-24) used a five-run fifth to get past No. 3 seed Miami 7-4. After a short break, Central Michigan (25-23) tallied four seventh inning runs for a 7-3 win against MU.

The RedHawk opponents . . .

. . . combined for 17 hits against Miami pitching, but also parlayed that with a total of 15 walks. A pair of costly errors added to Game Two issues.

The losses dropped Miami to 38-18 on the season.

GAME ONE -- WESTERN MICHIGAN 7, MIAMI 4
• Both teams put leadoff hitters on base and both scored one run in the first inning.
Katy Olive's sacrifice fly to right brought in Katy Olive for Miami.
• WMU and MU again matched each other with single runs in the third. The Broncos got their tally on Caitlin Tighe's leadoff homer to right center. Miami's Mia Estrello matched that with a leadoff homer on MU's turn.
• It was a 2-2 game in the fifth when Western Michigan batted around against three RedHawk pitchers, ultimately scoring five runs on three hits and five walks against the combination of Presley Hosley and Angelina Ricciardi. By the time Lea Chevier -- Miami's Game Two starter -- took over in the circle, WMU led 7-2.
Chevier retired the only batter she faced in the fifth and tossed two more innings of shutout ball. However, the damage was done.
• MU mounted a late rally in the seventh, scoring two runs on a Leila Mathis round-tripper. After a Bailey Manos single, WMU replaced starter Ava Geyer with Casey Fazzini, who got two quick outs to seal the Broncos win.
• In addition to 10 hits and eight walks, two WMU batters were hit by pitches. It made for a busy day on the base paths. In addition to the seven runs scored, Western Michigan left 13 runners on base. Miami stranded five runners.
• Hosick (19-6) threw 102 pitches in 4.1 innings.
• The RedHawks recorded eight hits and drew a pair of walks. Manos (2) was the only MU player with multiple hits. Mathis went 1-for-2 with two RBIs. She also had one of two walks by Miami hitters.
• Chevrier used 34 pitches in 2.1 innings of Game One work. She would later throw 121 pitches over 7.0 innings against CMU in Game Two.

GAME TWO -- CENTRAL MICHIGAN 7, MIAMI 3
• Miami got its only lead of the day when Evey Dieudonne hit a two-run homer to left with two outs in the first inning.
• MU remained in front until Central Michigan struck for two of its own in the fourth. A walk and single got the rally started. After a ground out and sacrifice bunt, Cierra Laska drove in both runners with a double.
• It became a 3-3 game after both teams added a run in the sixth.
London Williams homered to center for CMU's score. Miami's score came on a line drive out to right by Ella Carter. It was enough for Hernandez to tag up and score from third, but the diving catch robbed Carter from getting at least a double.
• It was a still a 3-3 game entering the seventh inning. However, Central Michigan drew a leadoff walk and followed with a single. After a sacrifice bunt moved both runners up, the Chippewas moved in front when Laska scored on a RedHawk throwing error. When Ashley Bila came home on a first-and-third steal play, CMU was up 5-3. Two singles and another error brought in two more runs. After a fly out to center, Miami finished the inning by throwing out a runner at home.
• The RedHawks went down 1-2-3 in the home half, ending their 2026 tournament experience.
• Chevrier (L, 9-5) allowed seven runs (6 earned) on seven hits and seven walks. Brooklyn Compau (W, 11-5) earned the win, surrendering three runs on five hits with one walk. She struck out four.
• Williams led CMU hitters, going 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI's
• Five different Miami players had one hit. None had multiple hits.

]]><![CDATA[MAC/MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:17:28 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/macmiami-softball8774902Seven RedHawks tabbed for softball All-MAC teams

Hosick, Manos, Estrello earn speacialty honors

CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Wednesday morning, the Mid-American Conference announced this season's All-MAC teams and specialty honors. Seven RedHawks were honored with All-MAC honors;

First Team All-MAC for the Red and White were Mckenna Campbell, Presley Hosick, Danitza Hernandez, Mia Estrello, and Bailey Manos. Estrello was also honored with the All-MAC Freshman Team, along with Evey Dieudonne and Leila Mathis.

Three of those seven were . . .

BAILEY MANOS

. . . also honored with specialty honors. Bailey Manos was named Player of the Year, Presley Hosick was named Pitcher of the Year, and Mia Estrello was named Freshman of the Year. The RedHawks have never won all three of these awards in the same year and haven't won Player of the Year or Freshman of the Year since 2024, and Pitcher of the Year since 2023.

Senior Bailey Manos, who earned Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC honors, has had an impeccable season, through her resiliency and consistency at the plate, in the outfield, and as a teammate. Manos' statistics this season speak for themselves. In conference play, she posted a .481 batting average with 37 hits in 77 at-bats, along with six doubles and eight home runs. She ranks among the top performers in the MAC, sitting first in batting average, first in OPS (1.393), first in slugging percentage (.870), third in on-base percentage (.523), fourth in home runs, third in total bases (67), and eighth in RBI (26). She is also ranked 52nd in the nation for her slugging percentage. Her name will also appear in the program's record books for batting average (3rd), RBI in a season (T7th), and hits in a season (T8th), along with the MAC record book for her batting average.

PRESLEY HOSICK

Senior Presley Hosick earned Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-MAC honors, demonstrating elite performance, resilience, and consistency. Hosick has logged 100.0 innings of conference play while maintaining a 2.38 ERA, ranking first in the MAC and fourth in innings pitched. She has allowed only two home runs all season, placing her tied for second in the MAC in that category, and has secured 13 wins, tied for first in the conference.

Her 12 complete games also rank second in the MAC and tie her for 13th nationally, as well as leading the MAC with six shutouts this season. She is tied for 9th in the Miami record books for most shutouts in a single season. Hosick has shown time and time again that she stands out, therefore earning Pitcher of the Year, along with First Team All-MAC honors.

MIA ESTRELLO

Freshman Mia Estrello, who earned Freshman of the Year, First Team All-MAC honors, and All-MAC Freshman Team recognition, has established herself as one of the most impactful freshmen in the conference this season. Estrello started and appeared in all 27 conference games and all 54 games this season. Offensively, Estrello leads all MAC freshmen with a .391 batting average, recording 34 hits in 87 at-bats. She has struck out just nine times on the season while consistently producing in a key lineup role, batting second between two experienced seniors.
She also broke the program's freshman hits record this season. Defensively, she has delivered multiple game-saving plays and currently ranks 14th in the nation in assists. She is the only freshman in the conference ranked in the top 20 in multiple statistical categories and holds the #10 spot nationally in second base defensive runs saved. Estrello has not only performed like a veteran but has become a cornerstone of the RedHawks infield, making her a clear choice for Freshman of the Year, All-MAC Freshman Team, and First Team All-MAC honors.

Junior Mckenna Campbell earned First Team All-MAC honors after posting a .400 batting average in conference play with 34 hits in 85 at-bats, eight doubles, and three home runs. She recorded a .635 slugging percentage and a .429 on-base percentage for a 1.064 OPS. Campbell also drove in 24 RBI in conference play, tying her for 11th in the MAC. She started and played in every conference game this season, becoming one of three RedHawks to do so. Defensively, she recorded 123 putouts and 11 assists, continuing to be a consistent presence in the lineup for the RedHawks.

Senior Danitza Hernandez earned First Team All-MAC honors at shortstop and has been a cornerstone of the RedHawks defense throughout the season. She has routinely made plays that few players at her position are capable of converting.

Statistically, she ranks fourth in the nation with 147 assists and leads the MAC with 75. She also holds the #5 spot nationally in defensive runs saved among shortstops, underscoring her elite defensive impact. Hernandez is one of two RedHawks to start and play in all 54 games this season.

Offensively, she posted a .412 batting average with 35 hits in 85 at-bats, along with seven doubles and six home runs. She is currently tied for fifth for the highest career average in Miami program history. She recorded a .729 slugging percentage, ranking seventh in the MAC, and a .490 on-base percentage for a 1.219 OPS, which ranks fourth in the conference. Hernandez has delivered at an elite level on both sides of the ball, excelling as both a hitter and a defensive anchor.

Freshman Evey Dieudonne earned All-MAC Freshman Team honors as an outfielder and has emerged as one of the most productive newcomers on the roster. Defensively, she recorded 26 putouts and three assists in conference play while starting 24 of her 25 appearances. Offensively, she posted a .282 batting average with 20 hits in 71 at-bats, including eight doubles and three home runs. She recorded a .521 slugging percentage and a .321 on-base percentage for an .842 OPS. Dieudonne has consistently contributed in both the lineup and the outfield, becoming a reliable everyday presence for the RedHawks.

Freshman Leila Mathis earned All-MAC Freshman Team honors at first base and made an immediate impact in her debut season. She posted a .317 batting average with 20 hits in 63 at-bats, including four doubles and one home run in conference play. Mathis recorded a .460 slugging percentage and a .421 on-base percentage for an .881 OPS, showing both consistency and discipline at the plate. Defensively, she was steady and dependable, recording 110 putouts, 10 assists, and participating in two double plays. She started 25 conference games and appeared in 26, providing stability and reliability at first base throughout the season.

2026 MAC Softball Specialty Award Winners
Coach of the Year: Craig Nicholson, Akron
Player of the Year: Bailey Manos, Outfield, Miami
Pitcher of the Year: Presley Hosick, Miami
Defensive Player of the Year: Katie Cantrell, Catcher, Akron
Freshman of the Year: Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami
Nan Harvey Sportswoman of the Year: Skipp Miller, Pitcher, Ohio

2026 Softball All-MAC First Team
Katie Cantrell, Catcher, Akron
Meagan Lee, Outfield, Akron
Sophia Wygast, First Base, Akron
Nicole Allen, Outfield, Buffalo
Bri Delaney, Third Base, Buffalo
Odyssey Torres, Shortstop, Massachusetts
Mckenna Campbell, Catcher, Miami
Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami
Danitza Hernandez, Shortstop, Miami
Presley Hosick, Pitcher, Miami
Bailey Manos, Outfield, Miami
Madison Carlson, Pitcher, Northern Illinois
Danielle Stewart, Utility, Northern Illinois
Colleen Bare, Second Base, Ohio
Belle Hummel, Outfield, Ohio

2026 Softball All-MAC Second Team
Haley Glass, Outfield, Akron
Madie Jamrog, Pitcher, Akron
Lily Sullivan, Third Base, Akron
Abbey Nagel, First Base, Buffalo
Reagan Terwilliger, Outfield, Buffalo
Alexa Carter, Catcher, Central Michigan
Angela Petrovich, Second Base, Central Michigan
Aaralyn Nogay, Outfield, Kent State
Hannah Streicher, Pitcher, Massachusetts
Izzi Hannah, Outfield, Northern Illinois
Brenna Farmer, First Base, Ohio
Shelby Westler, Third Base, Ohio
Eli Enriquez, Shortstop, Toledo
Ava Geyer, Pitcher, Western Michigan
Jordan Smith, Utility, Western Michigan
Caitlin Tighe, Shortstop, Western Michigan

2026 Softball All-MAC Freshman Team
Kenzie Gatti, Catcher, Akron
Paige Kelley, Outfield, Ball State
Tiegan Walsh, Utility, Massachusetts
Evey Dieudonne, Outfield, Miami
Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami
Leila Mathis, First Base, Miami
Izzi Hanna, Outfield, Northern Illinois
Jenna Gober, First Base, Toledo
Bella Duncan, First Base, Western Michigan
Ava Geyer, Pitcher, Western Michigan
Hannah Potts, Pitcher, Western Michigan

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:16:31 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball5698862RedHawks begin tourney journey against Broncos

MU finally healthier in final weeks of regular season

The Miami RedHawks open Mid-American Conference Softball Tournament play Wednesday (2:20 p.m.). They'll face Western Michigan.

Unlike recent years, when MU was able to win a regular season title, this year's group finished third and is, therefore, a No. 3 seed. Western Michigan is a No. 6 seed.

Should Miami win, it would play No. 2 seed Northern Illinois Thursday (2:30 p.m.). If MU loses the opener, it will face Either No. 4 Ohio or No. 5 Central Michigan at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Winner continues. Loser is done.

Here's a quick Q & A on the Miami vs Western Michigan matchup.
(CLICK READ MORE TO CONTINUE .. . )

>> What were the two teams ranked in the MAC preseason poll?
Miami was picked No. 1 seed, while Western Michigan was ranked eighth.

Interestingly, Akron was picked for fourth but finished first and is the No. 1 seed on a tournament in Akron (albeit a different field). Ball State was a preseason No. 3 pick, but the Cardinals finished seventh -- one spot out of the qualifying field of six.

>> What were the regular season records of MU and WMU?

Miami finished 17-10 in conference play and 31-23 overall.
The Broncos went 15-12 MAC and 26-24 overall.
Among WMU's non-converence victories was an 11-10 win at Ohio State March 11.
The RedHawks posted two wins over Minnesota (5-3, 6-1) and one over San Diego State during a February west coast swing. They also knocked off Missouri (8-2) on Feb. 28.

>> What happened when MU and WMU met during 2026 conference play?
• The three-game series was played in Oxford March 13-14. It was the first conference action for both teams.
• Western Michigan won the first game 8-6. Miami prevailed in both ends of Saturday's double header -- 6-5 and 9-1 (5 innings).

FRIDAY GAME -- (WMU 8, MU 6)
• WMU scored five runs in the fourth and eight in the sixth. Miami out-hit the visitors 11-8 but commmitted four errors. Only two of the runs were earned.
• Lea Chevrier took the loss, while Hannah Potts got the win, striking out seven, walking two and hitting one batter.
• Bailey Manos, Mia Estrello , Katy Olive and Leila Mathis recorded two hits apiece for Miami, with Manos and Olive swatting homers. Anna Niles homoered for the Broncos.

SATURDAY GAME ONE -- (MU 6, WMU 5)
• Miami scored in four of the first five innings, building up a 6-1 lead. After a scoreless sixth, Western Michigan sent eight batters to the plate in a four-run seventh. The tying run was stranded at second.
• Angelina Ricciardi picked up the win, throwing 121 pitches over seven innings. She struck out eight, walked four, hit a batter and gave up four runs 3 earned) on seven hits. Ava Geyer (3.2 innings) took the loss, allowing four runs on six hits, four walks and 1 HBP. Casey Fazzini (2.1 innings) finished, allowing two runs. Bronco pitching recorded just one strikeout.
• Estrello had two hits and scored twice for Miami. Danitza Hernandes and Kari Krueger recorded two RBIs apiece.
• Rylee O'brien went two-for-three with two RBI's for WMU.

SATURDAY GAME TWO -- (MU 9, WMU 1)
• Lea Chevrier picked up the win, scattering four hits and walking one while striking out three in the five-inning game. Potts (3.2 innings) got the loss, surrendering six runs while striking out five, walking one and hitting one batter in her 3.2 innings of work. Fazzini was tagged with three runs (2 earned) in 1.0 innings.
• Manos' second inning grand slam opened scoring. Caitlin Tighe hit a solo shot for WMU in the fourth, but Miami answered with two more for a 6-1 lead. Three more RedHawk runs in the fifth invoked the run rule.
• Leila Mathis, McKenna Campbell and Erin Pinter all had multi-hit games in MU's 10-hit total.

>> How do the two teams rank on offense? (MAC games only)
Miami leads the league in batting with a .354 mark. The Broncos are eighth (.292).
MU is tied for first in slugging percentage (.587) and second in home runs (40). Western Michigan is eighth in slugging (.458) and fifth in homers (21).
• Manos leads league in batting average (481). Hernandez (9th, .412) and Campbell (10th, .400) are also among the MAC's top 10.
Emily Lampela (.419) tops the Broncos and is seventh among MAC hitters).
• Olive (MU) is second among MAC players in homers (9). Manos, who missed significant time due to injury.

>> Pitching is always a key. How do these teams look in pitching? (MAC games only)
• Western Michigan's Ava Geyer leads the league with a 2.53 ERA over 66.1 innings. Miami's Hosick is right behind her at .256 in 99.0 innings.
Potts (WMU) is eighth with a 3.68 ERA. Chevrier (MU) is 12th with a 4.24 ERA.

• Both Hosick and Chevrier missed time with injuries. Both returned within the past two weeks, with Chevrier finally getting back in the circle twice last week.
Much depends on their health and performance. Avoiding walks would certainly help.

• Hosick recently earned MAC Pitcher of the Week honors. She posted an outstanding 0.50 ERA, allowing just one earned run across two complete games. Over 14.0 innings, she gave up only nine hits and three walks while striking out eight batters and holding opponents to a .184 batting average. She also recorded a shutout against BGSU.

• So would defensive support. The injury bug forced lineup/fielding changes for several weeks. Efforts have been made to get as many players healthy for tournament time as possible.

• Miami's offense has also been somewhat inconsistent recently. Hitting the long ball is certainly a good sign, but getting some key hits inside the fence -- especially with people on base -- is certainly important in a tournament format.

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:35:22 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball6505244It's RedHawks vs Broncos in MAC tournament

Miami will face Western Michigan in Mid-American Conference Softball Tournament action Wednesday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The game is slated to start at 2:30 p.m.. As with all tourney games, it will be televised on ESPN+.

Akron won the regular season title, while Northern Illinois finished second. As the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, they earned byes for Day One action. Miami is a No. 3 seed, which pits the RedHawks against No. 6 Western Michigan. The two teams met in Oxford March 13-14, with MU winning two of three. The Broncos won game won 8-6, but Miami took both ends of a double header (6-5 and 9-1) the following day.

Ohio is the No. 4 seed and will meet No. 5 Central Michigan in Wednesday's tournament opener (noon).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Start times can change due to various factors, including weather!!!

Check out the complete tournament schedule HERE.

The brackets are available HERE

Miami took two of three games when the RedHawks and Broncos met in mid-March. (MVSmith/MRO)

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:03:23 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball7186564Senior pitchers shine; RedHawks sweep Falcons

Miami getting healthy as MAC tourney awaits

Katy Olive makes a catch in Game One. (MVSmith/MRO)

By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Senior pitchers Presley Hosick and Lea Chevrier hurled complete games, while Ella Carter delivered a clutch RBI double in Game Two as Miami swept Bowling Green 5-0 and 3-2 in Saturday's double header at Miami Softball Stadium.

"I think we only gave up three runs the whole weekend and .. only two of them were earned," Miami head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate said. "Anytime we can only give up three runs in a three-game series, that's pretty good, and it sets up our offense for pretty good success."

It was the final . . .

. . . regular season action for both teams, with the RedHawks finishing 38-16 overall, 19-8 MAC. Bowling Green ended its compaign at 20-29 overall, 6-20 MAC). The Falcons did not qualify for next week's Mid-American Conference Tournament. MU has already qualfied, but it is waiting on outcomes elsewhere in MAC play this weekend to find out its matchup. The most likely opponent is either Central Michigan or Western Michigan, according to Gardner-Colegate. The tourney is scheduled for May 6-9 at Akron's Firestone Stadium.

Presley Hosick delivers a pitch during Game One action. The senior has 19 wins to her credit so far this year. (MVSmith/MRO)

GAME ONE
• Hosick (W, 19-5) scattered five hits, while striking out three in the opener. She did not walk a batter.
• Miami's offense, meanwhile, totaled eight runs on two hits. It also worked two walks and benefitted from two Falcon errors.
• Three batters into Miami's first turn on offense, Danitza Hernandez doubled in one run. Another scored on McKenna Campbell's groundout.
• MU made it 3-0 in the second when Carter opened with a homer to right center.
• The RedHawks managed one run in the third, but Bowling Green's defense threw out two Miami runners at the plate to avoid further damage.
• After scoreless fourth and fifth innings, MU added a final run in the sixth. Bailey Manos singled with one out and moved to third on an error. Two batters later, she tagged up and trotted home courtesy of a Hernandez fly out to center.
• BGSU started with a leadoff single in the seventh. However, Hosick got a fly out and her defense finished off the Falcons with a game-ending double play.
• Manos led MU's offense, with three hits.
• Mackenzie Krafcik (L, 10-10) took the loss for Bowling Green, allowing nine hits and four runs in three innings.

Mia Estrello turns a double play to end Game One. (MVSmith/MRO)

Lea Chevrier had a no-hit shutout going through five innings of Game Two. (MVSmith/MRO)

GAME TWO
• Chevrier (W, 9-5), who earlier this week returned from injury, once again got off to a bit of trouble early. She walked two of the first three Falcon batters, but then settled down to end the inning with two straight strikeouts. She would finish the day with a career-high seven Ks.
• Miami also mounted an early threat with back-to-back singles by Manos and Mia Estrello. However, a double-play and fly out ended the would-be rally.
• Neither team got more than three batters to the plate again until Miami's half of the fourth inning. Estrello singled to left and Hernandez followed with a double down the left field line.
McKenna Campbell's out on a fielders choice brought Estrello home. Hernandez then tagged and scored one batter later as Evey Dieudonne flied out to right.
• After being no-hit through five innings, Bowling Green broke through in the sixth. Hannah Simko's one-out bouncer over first base went for a double. Chevrier got Chevalier out on a pop out, but Hannah Hunt singled to right, bringing in Simko. A walk put two on, with the tying run on second. However, Chevrier ended the inning with a strikeout.
• The RedHawks still led 2-1, but another run -- or more -- might be needed. They got one in the bottom half when Hernandez walked and moved to second on a grounder to first. Bowling Green got another out on a foul fly and then replaced Mackenzie Krafcik with Morgan Beckham. The count was 2-2 when Carter drove the next pitch off the right field wall. Hernandez scored, giving Miami a 3-1 advantage after six innings.
Carter later said she had seen Beckham's pitching repetoire before and was ready for the moment, noting it was great to support the team -- and Chevrier's solid pitching -- in a tight game.

"She's been great with two outs," Gardner-Colegate said of Carter. "Last weekend at Central, she came up clutch a couple times."

Ella Carter homered in Game One and hit a game-winning RBI double in Game Two. (MVSmith/MRO)

• The Falcons' offense went to work again in the seventh, opening the frame with two straight singles. Hanna Massaro then lined a shot to right, scoring one run. However, Miami also got a force out at second on the play.
Another force out at second gave MU two outs before Hannah Simko singled. That left the tying run on second and go-ahead run at first. Chevrier then got Chevalier to bounce to first. Estrello was there for the cover, taking Carter's toss for the final out.
• Estrello went 2-for-3 and was the only RedHawk with multiple hits.
• Miami out-hit the Falcons overall 7-5.
• The two teams combined to strand 12 runners (BGSU 7, MU 5) in Game Two.

Evey Dieudonne celebrates an RBI double. (MVSmith/MRO)

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• The RedHawks have been fighting their way through some significant injuries since MAC play began. According to Gardner-Colegate, "We finally feel like we are close to full strength."
-- Pitching was one of the injury-hit areas, but the return of Chevrier should be a boost. "She hasn't thrown seven innings in probably a month. To see her going the distance today is (encouraging)," Gardner-Colegate said. "I'm excited to get her back on the mound, because she is going to be a huge piece for next week. She hadn't thrown to live batters in a few weeks."
• Despite struggling through injries, the RedHawks have won 12 of their last 14 conference games. Asked about the upcoming MAC tourey, Carter echoed her coach's enthusiasm. "Oh yeah. We're ready to go."
• Post-Game Two activities included honoring the senior class.
"They're a great group of young ladies," Gardner-Colegate said. "I think most of them are having career years. It's just really cool to see their hard work and dedication to this program pay off."

Senior shortstop Danitza Hernandez takes a throw from right field to get a force out at second base. (MVSmith/MRO)

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:47:34 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball6268588RedHawks nip Falcons; close regular season Saturday

OXFORD, OH -- Katy Olive's one-out double in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie, and Miami (36-16, 17-8 MAC) held on to claim a 2-1 victory over Bowling Green (20-27, 6-18 MAC) Friday at the Miami Softball Complex.

The RedHawks, who were shutout 4-0 at Dayton Tuesday, again struggled offensively, managing just three hits. Dayton was held to four hits and one run by Presley Hosick (,18-5), who struck out five and walked three over seven innings.

Alyvia Roth (L, 2-7) took the loss for Bowling Green, pitching 5.1 innings with three walks and two HBP. She did not strike out a batter.

Miami scored its . . .

KATY OLIVE

. . . first run just three pitches into its first turn at bat. Leadoff hitter Bailey Manos homered to right center.

MU threatened again in the second as Olive was hit by a pitch. She was, however, erased on a double play. Two walks followed before a pop out ended the threat.

A leadoff single, followed by a pair of two-out walks loaded the bases for BGSU in the fourth. Cameron Kaufman's single to left drove in one run, but the go-ahead run was thrown out at home.

Bowling Green also threatened in the fifth. However, Hosick induced a one-out grounder and struck out another batter to strand two Falcons.

The contest remained knotted at 1-1 until the fifth when Olive doubled in Danitza Hernandez.

NEXT: Miami and Bowling Green wrap up their series -- and the regular season -- Saturday with a double header. Game One begins at 1 p.m., with Game Two scheduled for 3 p.m.

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI SOFTBALL]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:35:07 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-softball4912207Chevrier returns, but Flyers shut out Miami

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DAYTON, OH -- Hosting Dayton (22-21) scored four first inning runs to account for all the scoring in a 4-0 Flyers win over Miami (35-16) Tuesday at the UD Softball Stadium.

Kate Kastelic (W,4-5) picked up the win, allowing seven hits and striking out three while pitching a shutout. Leah Chevrier (L, 9-5) picked up the loss, returning from injury for her first action since early April.

The rust showed early . . .

. . . as UD scored four first inning runs on three hits and a walk. Four of the first five batters reached base. Molly Grace doubled in two runs and Kirstin Gallego homered for the other two scores. Chevrier then struck out the next two batters to end the rally and allowed just more one hit while going five innings. Angelina Ricciardi finished with a hitless/scoreless inning.

Miami's offense, meanwhile, failed to produce a run. It's best chances came in the fourth and seventh.

Danitza Hernandez opened the fourth inning with a single and McKenna Campbell followed with a double to right center. Hernandez was thrown out at home for the first out and two ground outs followed.

Campbell again doubled in the seventh, but was thrown out trying to reach third after an out at first. Ella Carter singled with two outs, but a fly out to left ended the game.

NEXT: Miami finishes its regular season at home with three matchups against (MAC) last place Bowling Green - one game Friday (3 p.m.) and two Saturday (1p.m. and 3 p.m.). The MAC tournament will be held May 6-9 at Firestone Stadium in Akron. It is a double-elimination bracket event featuring the league's top six teams. Miami has already qualified for a spot.

NOTES:
• MU out-hit the Flyers 7-4.
• Hernandez and Campbell were the only RedHawks with multiple hits. Both of Campbell's hits were doubles.
• Miami standed four runners, while UD left no runners on base. The Flyers also had just one base runner after the first inning.
• Chevrier finished with three strikeouts and one walk while throwing 79 pitches over five frames.

]]><![CDATA[MIAMI FOOTBALL]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:20:40 GMThttps://www.mro-plus.com/home/miami-football3714320Kuwatch gets NFL draft call; headed to Carolina

Miami's Jackson Kuwatch will be joining Carolina after the Panthers used a seventh round pick for the linebacker.
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Another former RedHawk -- wideout Reggie Virgil -- was selected by Arizona in the fifth round. Virgil was with Texas Tech in 2025 but previous enjoyed success as a Miami RedHawk.

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