This spring semester, the Miami University RedHawks men’s basketball, women’s basketball and hockey teams all enter the back-half of their seasons. In February, the baseball and softball seasons start.
Miami students have plenty of opportunities to support the RedHawks this spring. Here are four must-see games to watch this semester.
Men’s basketball vs. Toledo (Feb. 11)
Following the matchup against the No. 4 Bobcats, the men’s basketball team will face the Central Michigan University Chippewas on the road before returning to Millett against University of Toledo Rockets.
The matchup not only gives the RedHawks a chance to keep up their successful conference record, but it will provide them an opportunity to snap a significant losing streak.
Miami has lost the last 22 matchups against Toledo, with its last victory over the Rockets coming in 2012. Last year’s matchup saw the Rockets score 54 to the RedHawks’ 24 in the first half, leading to a devastating 97-63 defeat to continue the losing streak.
With Miami’s success this season and the culture instilled by head coach Travis Steele, the RedHawks have a real chance to snap the losing streak against the Rockets at home for a midweek matchup.
Hockey vs. Western Michigan (March 7-8)
The hockey team under new head coach Anthony Noreen went through a transitional period this season.
The RedHawks are currently winless in conference play, but the culture built by Noreen serves as the building blocks for the future of the program. With continued efforts in recruitment and development, Miami can build on this year’s strengths moving forward.
Miami closes out the regular season against the Western Michigan University Broncos, who sit at first in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) with a 10-1-1 conference record.
The weekend series will provide an opportunity for hockey fans to get a final glimpse at the RedHawks this season.
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Women’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois (Mar. 8)
The day after the men’s basketball wraps up its regular season, the women’s basketball team will put a cap on its regular season against the Northern Illinois University Huskies.
The RedHawks currently sit above .500, an improvement from last season during head coach Glenn Box’s first outing.
Miami will need to put itself a few wins over .500 to solidify a spot in the conference tournament, and the matchup against the Huskies may end up being a much-needed win to send the RedHawks into the postseason.
Baseball vs. Cincinnati (April 1)
With the football Battle for the Victory Bell coming to an end soon, fans of the local rivalry will need to turn to other sports to get their fix.
The baseball team will welcome the Bearcats on April 1 to McKie Field, giving the RedHawks a break from conference play to focus on a regional rivalry.
The RedHawks hold an advantage in the series, sitting at 55-43-1. Last season, the Bearcats handed Miami a 11-3 defeat, its third loss in a row.
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