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A student-athlete walking into class at Shideler Hall

SPORTS

RedHawks maintain academic excellence with the help of multiple support services

By Kethan Babu | 10 hours ago

Last semester, the university announced that the RedHawk student-athletes posted a combined GPA of 3.22, with 69.4% of student-athletes earning a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the spring. This marked the 37th semester in a row that athletes maintained this level of academic success. Miami seems to excel at supporting athletes academically, with several resources and support services in-place solely for the athletes to utilize.

On Monday, quarterback Aveon Smith announced his intention to transfer away from Miami. Hours later, it was announced that Linebacker Matt Salopek will return to the RedHawks in 2023.

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Three stars announce return to Miami in 2024, Aveon Smith announces intention to transfer

By Jack Schmelzinger | 17 hours ago

On Monday, it was announced that Brett Gabbert, Matt Salopek and Gage Larvadain will return to Miami football in 2024. Aveon Smith, who led the RedHawks to a victory in the 2023 MAC Championship game, announced his intention to transfer.

Miami football will play Appalachian State in the Cure Bowl in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Orlando.

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Miami football to Orlando, will play Appalachian State in Cure Bowl

By Jack Schmelzinger | Yesterday

The 2023 Cure Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, on the campus of the University of Central Florida. It will be telecast on ABC.

Miami University Director of Broadcasting, Steve Baker, sits at the media table preparing to call a men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois.

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Gameday with the ‘Voice of the RedHawks’

By Steven Pepper | Yesterday

Baker’s been the 'Voice of the RedHawks' since the 1980s, providing play-by-play for football and basketball broadcasts. Since 2001, he's served as the athletic department's Director of Broadcasting.

What would it take for Miami to play at the Power 5 level and compete?

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What would it take for Miami to jump to the Power 5?

By Sean Wiesemann | 2 days ago

This year, for just the third time since the Jimmy Carter administration, Miami finished the regular season with 10 wins. Such a great season begs an interesting — albeit unrealistic — question: What would it take for Miami to play at the Power 5 level and compete?

The RedHawks celebrate their win over the University of Toledo at the MAC conference in Detroit.

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Miami football wins 2023 MAC Championship

By Jack Schmelzinger | 3 days ago

The Miami University RedHawks have won the 2023 Mid-American Conference (MAC) football championship with a 23-14 victory over the University of Toledo at Ford Field in Detroit.

Miami University hockey won't mandate neck guards for players, but the staff has provided them to players and encourages their use.

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Miami hockey increases safety measures after death of professional player

By Jeffrey Middleton | 5 days ago

Hockey is an inherently dangerous sport, but when something like the Johnson tragedy happens, it still shocks the world. Miami hockey isn’t mandating anything as of yet, but as discussions continue, who knows what the future is regarding protective gear in hockey.

Star junior quarterback Brett Gabbert rushes shortly after the snap against the University of Toledo.

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‘I’m getting better every day’: Brett Gabbert talks recovery after season-ending injury

By Jack Schmelzinger | 5 days ago

Down 21-10 in their biggest game of the season to this point, the Miami RedHawks are two yards away from punching into the end zone to cut the University of Toledo lead under a touchdown. Star junior quarterback Brett Gabbert smacks his hands together, and before the snap even hits them, he’s moving toward the end zone. He doesn’t make it a yard before he meets the Toledo defense.

On Wednesday, Graham Nicholson was named the MAC Special Teams Player of the Year and Matt Salopek was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year.

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12 RedHawks named All-MAC, Salopek and Nicholson earn top honors

By Jack Schmelzinger | 5 days ago

A total of 12 RedHawks earned All-MAC honors in 2023. Miami University redshirt-junior linebacker Matt Salopek was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year and junior kicker Graham Nicholson was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year.

Miami University has a chance to win its 17th MAC Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Detroit.

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Five defining moments on Miami’s path to the MAC Championship

By Jack Schmelzinger | 6 days ago

The RedHawks will play the No. 23 Toledo Rockets for the 2023 MAC title this Saturday, Dec. 2, at noon, at Ford Field in Detroit.

Kevin Kaufman tracks everything he eats as part of his heath routine.

FOOD

Fueling your gains: The science of eating for muscle growth and health

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 21, 2023

How Miami's students are managing their food intake to support their muscle growth

Andy Geshan's 1000th game will take place Dec. 30 at Niagara University.

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‘You got to like what you do’: How Andy Geshan handles Miami’s hockey equipment

By Teddy Johnson | November 20, 2023

Hockey equipment managers are jacks of all trades, and Geshan is no exception. Setting up locker room stalls, ordering equipment and even providing players red licorice before games are important aspects of Geshan’s job.

Miami has struggled against North Dakota in recent years.

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Preview: Miami to face off against No.2 North Dakota as two teams compete in ultimate game of ‘Hawkey’

By Jeffrey Middleton | November 17, 2023

Puck drop between these two NCHC teams is at 8:07 p.m. ET on Friday and 7:07 p.m. ET on Saturday.

“What I’ll remember most is telling the guys, ‘I don’t think you understand what you’re asking me to do. I will lose you games,’ and they said, ‘That’s okay coach, we’ll lose you games too,’” ThunderHawk coach Mark Adams said.

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With a basketball coach leading the youngest roster in college baseball, Miami Middletown is defying expectations

By Will Kehres | November 17, 2023

With college basketball coach Mark Adams at the helm, the Miami Middletown ThunderHawks baseball program posted an impressive 12-5 record in their first action since 2019, shattering expectations while fielding the youngest roster in college baseball.

Miami soccer's seniors say that they basically do everything together.

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The lady RedHawks fell short this season, but together they stand on top

By Lauren Schulze | November 16, 2023

With a record of 8-10-1 overall and 5-6 in the conference, the RedHawks unfortunately didn't return to the MAC tournament this year, despite winning each of their last four games.

Miami football is bowl eligible in 2023 for the fifth time in the last five full seasons.

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Which bowl game will the RedHawks play in?

By Sean Wiesemann | November 16, 2023

Miami has already long since secured bowl eligibility. Come December, will they be trucking to Honolulu, Tucson or Boise?

With a home win over Buffalo, Miami punched its ticket to the Mid-American Conference Championship for the first time since 2019.

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Miami football punches ticket to MAC Championship with win over Buffalo

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 16, 2023

“These kids have been working their whole lives for this,” Miami head coach Chuck Martin said. “… In your life, these moments are hard to get. It’s what we do this for.”

On Wednesday, Miami University football hopes to clinch its first Mid-American Conference Championship appearance since 2019.

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Miami hosts Buffalo Wednesday with eyes on the MAC Championship

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 15, 2023

For the RedHawks, a loss in Wednesday’s game would not take them out of the driver’s seat to Detroit, especially with Ball State having a 3-7 overall record. But with how things have fallen for Miami football since their last MAC Championship, they’d be better off sealing their fate this week.

Carolyn Condit retires from Miami as the winningest coach in Miami history in any sport.

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A legacy of leadership: Carolyn Condit’s 40 seasons leading Miami volleyball

By Jack Schmelzinger and Andrew Relvas | November 15, 2023

It will be a long time before another coach leads Miami volleyball to as much success as Condit has.

Hennessey Luu-Brown is the only senior on Miami's women's basketball team.

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Hennessey Luu-Brown is a steadying presence for Miami women’s basketball

By Nisso Sacha | November 14, 2023

Hennessey Luu-Brown, a senior hailing from Ontario, Canada, has had quite the journey on her way to Miami.

RedHawks maintain academic excellence with the help of multiple support services

Three stars announce return to Miami in 2024, Aveon Smith announces intention to transfer

Miami football to Orlando, will play Appalachian State in Cure Bowl

Gameday with the ‘Voice of the RedHawks’

What would it take for Miami to jump to the Power 5?

Miami football wins 2023 MAC Championship

Miami hockey increases safety measures after death of professional player

‘I’m getting better every day’: Brett Gabbert talks recovery after season-ending injury

12 RedHawks named All-MAC, Salopek and Nicholson earn top honors

Five defining moments on Miami’s path to the MAC Championship

Fueling your gains: The science of eating for muscle growth and health

‘You got to like what you do’: How Andy Geshan handles Miami’s hockey equipment

Preview: Miami to face off against No.2 North Dakota as two teams compete in ultimate game of ‘Hawkey’

With a basketball coach leading the youngest roster in college baseball, Miami Middletown is defying expectations

The lady RedHawks fell short this season, but together they stand on top

Which bowl game will the RedHawks play in?

Miami football punches ticket to MAC Championship with win over Buffalo

Miami hosts Buffalo Wednesday with eyes on the MAC Championship

A legacy of leadership: Carolyn Condit’s 40 seasons leading Miami volleyball

Hennessey Luu-Brown is a steadying presence for Miami women’s basketball

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