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RedHawks bounce back with DH sweep over Broncos  OXFORD, OH -- Miami RedHawks softball got back to winning Saturday, posting wins over Western Michigan (10-12, 1-2 MAC) in both ends of a double header at the Miami Softball Complex.
The Broncos took Friday night's MAC opener 8-6, but Miami (20-5, 2-1 MAC)held off WMU 6-5 in Saturday's first game and run-ruled the visitors 9-1 in a five-inning second game. "Yesterday, we just feel like we beat ourselves. The sac bunt (defense) errors caused kind of us to spiral and (eventually) lose the game," Miami head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate said after Saturday's sweep. "Today we came out and wanted to get ahead early and stay ahead ... play team defense, talk it up, have good energy and just be intentional on both sides of the ball." CLICK READ TO CONTINUE . . . RedHawk errors pave way to loss in MAC opener Five of eight Bronco runs unearned  OXFORD, OH -- Visiting Western Michigan took advantage of four RedHawks errors to score five unearned runs in an 8-6 win over Miami Friday at the Miami Softball Complex.
The loss ended MU's 13-game winning streak and started the defending MAC champions off with a loss in the conference opener. Le'a Chevrier took the loss for Miami (19-4, 0-1 MAC). She allowed eight hits but just three of the Broncos runs were earned. Hannah Potts went the distance for WMU, surrendering 12 hits and six earned runs. The RedHawks took . . . New talent adds to depth, speed, defense and offense Miami Softball Preview -- Part 2 of 2  INFIELD
There is a mixture of returnees and new talent around the RedHawks infield. Moreover, the exact lineup on a given day will likely depend on a number of defensive and offensive considerations. • Junior Erin Pinter played in 41 games and started 45 last year, finishing with a .256 batting average, 4 homers and 20 RBIs. Typically part of a rotation at third base, she is batting 356 with a .533 slugging percentage so far this season. Freshman Leila Mathis is also part of the rotation. "We've been kind of toying with who's hot hitting and who's doing well fielding bunts" -- what ever is needed for a particular opponent, Gardner-Colegate said. • Danitza Hernandez returns at . . . UMass dominates inside; ends RedHawks win streak  By MIKE SMITH
CLEVELAND, OH -- After 31 straight regular season wins, the Miami RedHawks' historic win streak came to an abrupt end Thursday as UMass dominated the boards and paint to pull off an 87-83 win in quarterfinal action at Rocket Arena. The third time proved to be the charm for UMass (17-15, 7-11 MAC), which had dropped two close games to MU earlier this season. Leonardo Bettiol, a 6-9 senior who averages 17.8 ppg and 7.0 rpg, led the Minutemen with 25 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Banks tallied 18 points, while Jayden Ndigue (16) and Daniel Hankins Sanford (11) also reached double figures. Miami (31-1, 18-0 MAC) was . . . MU softball adds pitching, catching talent/depth  Part 1 of 2 softball preview articles
By MIKE SMITH With substantial turnover and a new head coach, the 2025 Miami RedHawks softball team began league play with a degree of uncertainty. There is plenty of reason for more optimism this year. MU had become perennial Mid-American Conference champs and frequent NCAA tourney participants under head coach Kirin Kumar. However, roster losses and Kumar's departure (to Ohio State) led to a new chapter in 2025. Still playing an aggressive schedule, but this time under new head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate, the RedHawks went 9-14 before beginning Mid-American Conference play. Fortunately, MU opened MAC play with 12 straight wins in 2025 and went on -- with a little late help -- to win the regular season title. They then backed that up with a MAC tournament championship and NCAA appearance. This year's RedHawks . . . Steele, Suder named COTY, POTY; Five 'Hawks on All-MAC teams  Travis Steele was named MAC Coach of the Year and Peter Suder earned MAC Player of the Year honors in voting by league coaches this week.
Several other RedHawks were among players earning All-MAC team honors Eian Elmer and Brant Byers were named to the All-MAC Second Team. Luke Skaljac was Third Team All-MAC selection, Antwone Woolfolk was among All-MAC Honorable mention selectees. For a full list of all awards, click HERE RedHawk softball sinks Norse, Jaguars  RICHMOND, Ky. – The Miami University softball team kept their winning streak alive Friday afternoon, beating Northern Kentucky University 7-4 and Indiana University- Indianapolis 6-5.
CLICK READ MORE FOR DETAILS . . . MU breaks 'Convo Curse' to cap perfect regular season  ATHENS, Oh -- For the fourth time this year, the No. 19 Miami RedHawks required overtime to pick up a win.
For the 31st time this season, Miami finished with a win. Eian Elmer scored a career-high 32 points, including 11 at the foul line, to lead Miami (31-0, 18-0 MAC) past Ohio 110-108 in a classic rivalry battle Friday at the Convocation Center. It was the 31st win for MU in as many outings, capping an undefeated regular season. The Bobcats fell to 15-16 overall (9-9 MAC). Both teams will play in next week's MAC Championship Tournament in Cleveland. Miami is the No. 1 seed. The matchup . . . Softball rolls past IU-Indy; nips EKU RICHMOND, Ky. – The Miami University softball team picked up two wins, collecting their 10th and 11th wins in-a-row Thursday afternoon, defeating Indiana University–Indianapolis 13–0 and Eastern Kentucky University 3–2.
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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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