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Junior outside hitter Gaby Harper (pictured, no. 10) and senior libero Abigail Huser (pictured, in red) have made a big impact so far for the RedHawks.
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After four straight titles, Miami volleyball is still hungry for success

By Lukas Nelson | February 3, 2021

Miami Volleyball has now won four straight regular season conference titles in the MAC, appearing in the NCAA tournament twice over that span. Simply put, winning is all this team knows.  “I’ve had a lot of really fine teams, several strings of four (MAC titles) in a row,” she said. “It’s hard to do that. It’s hard to do five in a row. But I know these kids will strive for it.” 

Hockey will travel to play Minnesota Duluth again this weekend on Feb. 5 and 6.
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Miami drops weekend series to sixth-ranked Minnesota Duluth

By Jack Schmelzinger | February 2, 2021

The Miami RedHawks fell in both games to the sixth-ranked University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs last weekend. Despite the Duluth having 8 NHL draft picks on the team, Miami managed to hold their own against the sixth-ranked Bulldogs.  The RedHawks will travel to Duluth to play the Bulldogs again this weekend on Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6.

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Miami football game against Kent State canceled due to COVID-19

By Lukas Nelson | December 2, 2020

 The Miami RedHawks will not be hosting Kent State this Saturday, as the game has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Golden Flashes’ program.    The cancellation comes as the state of Ohio hit a new record of 585 new hospitalizations on Dec. 1, as well as 9,030 new cases. Miami Director of Athletics David Sayler has indicated that despite the cancellation, the RedHawks would still like to play this Saturday.

Sophomore linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (pictured) led Miami with six tackles. In last year's contest vs. Akron, Pace Jr. tied the single-game NCAA record with six sacks.
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Sorenson catches four touchdown passes in win at Akron

By Lukas Nelson | November 28, 2020

With the 38-7 win at Akron, the Miami RedHawks improve to 2-1 and pick up the 700th win in program history, becoming the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) program to reach that mark. Miami’s next game will be at home against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Dec. 5 at noon. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

Without Nike Sibande, Dalonte Brown (pictured) will be counted on as a senior leader this season.
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RedHawks look to start 2020-21 strong following March momentum

By Jack Mueller | November 18, 2020

In a critical year for head coach Jack Owens and his players, the Miami men's basketball team will look to build on its momentum from last March, when its season ended abruptly after a first-round win in the MAC tournament. Despite losing star player Nike Sibande, the team brings back experienced talent like senior forward Dalonte Brown and junior guard Isaiah Coleman-Lands. The RedHawks will open the season at home on Nov. 25 at 1pm against North Dakota.

Miami will have to rely on younger players this year after losing two stars.
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Women’s basketball continues to build in Hendrix’s second season

By Lukas Nelson | November 13, 2020

The Miami women's basketball team will add an influx of new talent this year, including five freshman and two transfers. The RedHawks will have to find ways to win this season despite losing its two best players, point guard Lauren Dickerson and center Savannah Kluesner.  The team will open the season on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 25.

AJ Mayer (pictured, with ball) will make his first career start against Buffalo if Brett Gabbert is unable to play.
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Week 2 Preview: Miami faces high-flying Buffalo Bulls

By Michael Vestey | November 10, 2020

 A ridiculous interception by redshirt senior linebacker Ryan McWood set the RedHawks up with first and goal with mere seconds left on the clock, and redshirt senior running back Zach Kahn punched it in for the game-winning score, finalizing a 38-31 Miami victory over Ball State in Week 1.  Now, the RedHawks look to improve their record to 2-0 against the Buffalo Bulls in what looks like a tricky matchup for the RedHawks.

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