A New Chapter for the RedHawks
The Miami RedHawks women's basketball team will open its 2026‑27 campaign at home against the James Madison Dukes on November 2, a matchup that pits two programs riding the momentum of recent breakthroughs.
Miami capped the 2025‑26 season with a 28‑7 record, going 16‑2 in conference play, and captured both the Mid‑American Conference regular‑season title and tournament championship, marking the program’s first NCAA tournament appearance since 2008.
Three of the key contributors from that historic run — Amber Tretter, Núria Jurjo and Brooke Blumenfeld — return, providing continuity and leadership as the team welcomes ten newcomers to Oxford, Ohio.
James Madison arrives after a 26‑9 season that included a Sun Belt tournament victory, though their run ended with a first‑round loss to Kentucky in the NCAA bracket.
The coaching staff emphasizes that the blend of experience and fresh talent positions the RedHawks to defend their conference crown and make a deeper tournament push, setting the stage for a season that could rival the excitement of the previous championship run.
Fans in Oxford can expect a lively atmosphere as the home opener promises a showcase of the program’s rising profile, with the university hoping the early win will set the tone for a season that could rival the excitement of the previous championship run.