When a mid-major goes on an unprecedented and remarkable run to the NCAA Tournament, lofty expectations typically do not follow the same team the next season. Will the RedHawks once again complete a perfect regular season? Probably not, but the stars over Oxford have aligned so this team could be something equally special.
The Miami University hockey team is coming off its best season in over a decade. The RedHawks finished last season with an 18-16-2 record overall, and a record of 9-13-2 in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The team was voted No. 5 in the NCHC preseason poll and Top 20 in the NCAA coming into this season, building on the momentum left over from the previous season.
On Sept. 26, 2026, the Miami University RedHawks met their next competitive match of the regular season.
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The Miami University RedHawks (1-2) will face off against the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies (2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Yager Stadium.
Rivalries are what sports are built on. There’s a certain feeling when it comes to two teams facing each other year after year, and storylines live off of that energy. Miami is no stranger to rivalries, and the Battle of the Victory Bell is just one of many. Between stolen trophies, fistfights and cheeky shirts, emotions tend to run high for players and fans alike.
It is no secret that the football rivalry between the Miami University RedHawks and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats is as intense as it gets. The Bearcats hold the slightest edge in the series, leading 61-60-7. But the rivalry exists far beyond the football field, or any field for that matter.
The Miami-Cincinnati rivalry used to be between two Group of Six teams, but has since become a Power Four vs. Group of Six matchup. There are a few other notable rivalries in this same vein that have similar tensions.
Chris Hudson and Zane Ries’ time at Miami University began long before they donned the head sets. Their time at Miami began on the playing field. The two are great examples of the cohesion that head coach Chuck Martin loves to have on his team.
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The Miami University RedHawks (1-2) lost to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats (3-0) 35-31 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
For Miami University senior defensive lineman Grant Lyons, the Battle for the Victory Bell has always been close to home.
There are many moments that stand out from this game’s history, but five define Miami’s history in the rivalry.
If there’s anything you need to know about college, it’s that any event can be used as an excuse to dress up.
