2010 MAC Tournament Preview
Championship Week is upon us and it's time to start finding out who's worthy of making the field of 65. The MAC appears it will only send 1 team to the Dance unless there are no upsets in the other conference tourneys, all other bubblers lose allowing Kent St. a chance at an at-large bid with a MAC Championship loss. Tournament play usually equals grind it out, half-court basketball at its finest, which demands perfect execution at both ends. It also provides an opportunity for one team to get hot and carry that play over 3 days, allowing a team to break through and advance. Tournament play is the ultimate pressure cooker: one big scoring run to get separation may be enough to win, but if it comes too early and you decide to sit on the lead, the door is open for your opponent to come back and send you home disappointed. We're going to try and break down every game from the 1st round on and see how things play out.
1st Round
12 Toledo at 5 Buffalo
Previous meeting at Toledo: Buffalo 65-59. When they played earlier, both teams were looking to gain some confidence. Toledo hadn't... [Read the entire story]
MHT Headlines
Fri, January 8, 2010
- Football: 2010 Fulmer Cup Preview
Mon, January 4, 2010
- Men's Basketball: Game 13: at Colorado (8-5)
Wed, December 23, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 12: at Xavier (6-4)
Thu, December 10, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 9: at Cincinnati (5-1)
Mon, December 7, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 8: vs. Temple (6-2)
Sat, April 11, 2009
- Ice Hockey: (on the wrong end of) A Game for the Ages
Thu, April 9, 2009
- Ice Hockey: How about we play one more?
Sat, March 28, 2009
- Ice Hockey: FROZEN FOUR BOUND
Tue, March 3, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Senior Night: vs. Bowling Green (15-11, 10-4)
Wed, February 25, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 26: at Ohio (13-13, 6-6)
Tue, February 17, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 24: at Akron (16-9, 9-3)
Thu, February 12, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 23: vs. Western Michigan (8-15, 5-5)
Mon, February 9, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 22: at Central Michigan (6-15, 3-6)
Fri, February 6, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 21: at Toledo (4-18, 2-6)
Wed, February 4, 2009
- Men's Basketball: Game 20: vs. Ball St. (10-9, 5-2)
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The News Wire
Thu, September 2, 2010
- RecordNet.com: Pacific shut out by Miami-Ohio | Submitted by LM
- LimaSports.com: Dysert: The Man of the MAC | Submitted by LM
- MiamiSoccer.net: Miami Soccer Travels to Butler, DePaul for Weekend Showdowns | Submitted by LM
- Toledo Digest: Looking Ahead: Miami | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Florida-Miami (Ohio) Preview Capsule | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: RedHawks linebacker eager to play at ‘Swamp’ | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Miami game-by-game outlook | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Five questions at Miami | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Sizing up the MAC | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Sizing up the RedHawks | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Miami spotlight: Thomas Merriweather | Submitted by LM
Wed, September 1, 2010
- Miami Herald: Gators face Redhawks in season-opener in Gainesville | Submitted by LM
- MAC-Sports.com: Miami's Jackie Nguyen, Forward Jr (San Diego, CA (Scripps Ranch) named MAC Player of the Week | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Tanner impresses, but RedHawks need Brooks | Submitted by LM
- MAC Football Nation: The Season Is Finally Here! | Submitted by LM
- News Herald: RedHawks faces stern test against hungry Gators | Submitted by LM
- Oxford Press: Miami ready for the heat | Submitted by LM
- MAC-Sports.com: 13 Teams.13 Days: Miami RedHawks Preview | Submitted by LM
Tue, August 31, 2010
- Miami Student: RedHawk runners lace up for 2010 meets | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Can the MAC become the Mountain West of the Midwest? | Submitted by LM
- Chillicothe Gazette: Givens and several locals suiting up for major college football teams | Submitted by LM
- Oxford Press: Goo Goo Dolls at Family Weekend 2010 | Submitted by LM
- Western Courier: Western drops 2-1 decision to unbeaten RedHawks | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Defense keeps ’Hawks perfect | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: RedHawks claw Tigers and Bears | Submitted by LM
- FloridaToday.com: Miami of Ohio coach Mike Haywood respects legacy of Swamp | Submitted by LM
- Orlando Sentinel: Analyzing the Florida Gators Week 1 depth chart | Submitted by LM
- CBS Sports: Florida vs Miami (Ohio) Preview | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Highly touted Gators await RedHawks’ arrival | Submitted by LM
- KGW.com: Nathan Peavy leads Puerto Rico scorers as it defeats China at at world championship | Submitted by LM
Mon, August 30, 2010
- Orlando Sentinel: Analyzing the Florida Gators Week 1 depth chart | Submitted by LM
- Miami Soccer Blog: Strong First Half Propels RedHawks Over Western Illinois | Submitted by LM
Sun, August 29, 2010
- UC Davis Athletics: Miami Breaks Late Deadlock against the Aggies for 4-2 Win | Submitted by LM
- Western Illinois Athletics: Western Illinois rally falls short in 2-1 loss to Miami | Submitted by LM
- Pacific Tigers: Pacific Field Hockey Loses a Tough Game to Miami | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Foundation in, MU ready to win | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Young blood revives Miami | Submitted by LM
Sat, August 28, 2010
- Palm Beach Post: Miami coach wants players to believe Florida is beatable | Submitted by LM
- The Examiner: Miami wins in Tennessee | Submitted by LM
- JSU Gamecock Sports: Gamecocks Volleyball are swept by Miami | Submitted by LM
- GatorSports.com: Florida offensive line coming together | Submitted by LM
- GatorSports.com: Notebook: Florida defense about set | Submitted by LM
- Loudoun Independent: Miami Golf recruit: Athlete of the Week: Brantley Kushner | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Ex-Miami star Nurre's HR powers Dragons | Submitted by LM
- MiamiSoccer.com: Miami Tops Chattanooga at Lady Govs Invitational | Submitted by LM
- UTC Athletics: Tennessee C Soccer Falls 2-1 to Miami (Ohio) | Submitted by LM
Fri, August 27, 2010
- Cal Berkley Athletics: Cal Golden Bears Slip in Season Opener, 4-3, Against Miami | Submitted by LM
Thu, August 26, 2010
- Oxford Press: Miami outranks all other Ohio public universities in Forbes article | Submitted by LM
- Fox News: No. 4 Florida to be without LTs Xavier Nixon and Matt Patchan for opener against Miami (Ohio) | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Not surprisingly, Miami is huge underdog | Submitted by LM
- MAC Football Nation: SportsTime Ohio Announces 2010 MAC Football Coverage | Submitted by LM
- Phantoms Hockey: Bob Rotruck named Director of Media and Marketing for AHL's Phantoms | Submitted by LM
Wed, August 25, 2010
- Miami Scout: Miami One of the Leaders for Miller | Submitted by LM
- NHL.com: Hockey News ranks Dan Boyle among NHL's current 50 best players | Submitted by LM
- Bleacher Report: NHL Prospect Watch: Los Angeles Kings Goaltender Jeff Zatkoff | Submitted by LM
- Examiner: Miami Women's Soccer Weekend Recap | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Miami's Dessfelt co-MAC Offensive Player of the Week | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: RedHawk is getting ‘life experience’ on O-line | Submitted by LM
Mon, August 23, 2010
- Examiner: Miami Redhawks win season opener 15-0 | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Miami's golf team captain offers advice on his position | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Miami Field hockey '10 season preview | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Senior volleyball player looks to lead 'Hawks | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Kramig kicks off Miami soccer season | Submitted by LM
- Miami Student: Zac Dysert determined to lead team | Submitted by LM
- MAC-Sports.com: Miami's Sarah Dessfelt (Jr Sweden) named MAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: RedHawks offense showing promise | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Offense hopes to show progress at scrimmage | Submitted by LM
Sun, August 22, 2010
- Miami Soccer Blog : RedHawks Play North London to Exhibition Draw | Submitted by LM
- MACReportOnline.com: Haywood looking for "Dangerous" RedHawks squad.com | Submitted by LM
Fri, August 20, 2010
- CollegeSwimmin.com: Usher Named Men's Assistant at Miami | Submitted by LM
- Alabama A&M Sports: Bulldogs open up at Miami in Soccer | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Miami assistant coach tries to rejuvenate the offense | Submitted by LM
Thu, August 19, 2010
- Miami Soccer Blog: Miami Kicks Off 2010 Campaign Friday | Submitted by LM
- Oxford Press: Check out Miami RedHawks at weekend scrimmage | Submitted by LM
- Oxford Press: Miami golfer Drobnick qualifies for U.S. Amateur tournament | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Miami’s Kennedy a big presence on O-line | Submitted by LM
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Miami-Duke On ESPN 24-Hour Basketball Marathon | Submitted by LM
- Examiner: Eaton named Pioneer League Player of the Week | Submitted by LM
Wed, August 18, 2010
- MAC-Sports.com: Miami Volleyball Preview | Submitted by LM
- Dayton Daily News: Miami punter looking solid | Submitted by LM
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- M. Cross Country: M. Cross Country. Men's Cross Country Picked Third in MAC Preseason Poll
- W. Cross Country: W. Cross Country. Women's Cross Country Tabbed Second in MAC Preseason Poll
- W. Basketball: W. Basketball. WBK Video Series - Meet Hannah Robertson
- Field Hockey: Field Hockey. Nguyen Named MAC Player of the Week
- M. Basketball: M. Basketball. Off The Court With Josh Sewell
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- Field Hockey: Field Hockey. Field Hockey Letterwinner List Now Online
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Hawk of the Week
Malarie Schmidt and Chris Heaton
Our new co-Hawks of the Week are women's senior swimmer Malarie Schmidt and men's senior diver Chris Heaton. Both athletes set MAC and Miami records over the weekend at the Miami Invitational.
In racing to a second place finish, Malarie set a new Miami and Mid American Conference record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 55:07. She also helped Miami's 400 medley relay team shatter another conference and school record with a winning time of 3:41.98. Between individual and relay events, Malarie had five victories and one second place finish to help Miami win the Invitational by a whopping 943 points.
Chris set a new MAC and Miami record in the three meter diving event with a total score of 406.85, shattering the old conference record by almost 50 points. In addition to his winning performance in the three meter competition, Chris also finished second in the one meter event. Overall, the men placed third at the event.
For the season, the women's team is 7-1, including 4-0 in the MAC while the men's team is 2-5. Both teams next compete at a dual meet in mid-January against the University of Cincinnati.
Congratulations to Malarie and Chris on their outstanding meets and on being named our Hawk of the Week.
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- Men's Basketball: Jonah Travis, PF, De La Salle High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
