Love.Honor.Care

Miami University basketball teams raise funds for cancer research

By Miami University

February 26^th, 2025

Miami University's basketball teams hosted their annual Love.Honor.Care games Feb. 21-22 at Millett Hall. The initiative, in its 10th year, raises funds for local cancer support organizations. Ride Cincinnati, an organization that funds cancer research and care in the greater Cincinnati area, is the 2025 beneficiary of Love.Honor.Care.

Miami University played its annual Love.Honor.Care basketball games on Feb. 21-22. The games raised money for Ride Cincinnati, an organization that funds cancer research and care in the greater Cincinnati area.

Complimentary tickets were available for fans for the Feb. 21 men's basketball game vs. Kent State, which was televised nationally on CBS Sports Network, and the Feb. 22 women's game vs. Buffalo.

Fans display a Miami flag during the Feb. 21 men's basketball game.

Nearly $200,000 has been raised over the years through Love.Honor.Care. This year’s Love.Honor.Care games were presented by Western & Southern Financial Group.

Miami fans watch the Feb. 21 men's basketball game at Millett Hall.

Fans react during the Feb. 21 men's basketball game at Millett Hall.

A crowd of more than 6,300 watched as the RedHawks defeated Kent State 96-92 in overtime. Miami's Peter Suder led all scorers with 22 points, while Eian Elmer scored 17. Suder passed a milestone with his performance, eclipsing the 1,000-point mark.

Miami's Eian Elmer reacts during the Feb. 21 game against Kent State at Millett Hall. The RedHawks won 96-92.

Miami's Peter Suder passes the ball during the Feb. 21 game against Kent State.

Miami's Eian Elmer drives to the basket vs. Kent State.

Members of the Miami University men's basketball team react during the Feb. 21 game against Kent State.

Miami coach Travis Steele, right, reacts during the RedHawks' victory over Kent State on Feb. 21.

The weekend also saw the induction of the Class of 2025 for the Cradle of Coaches. Miami recognized the legendary careers of Carolyn Condit (Volleyball), Vicki Korn (Synchronized Skating), Sean Payton (Football), Iñako Puzo (Field Hockey) and Wendy Sweney (Tennis). Korn, who passed away in 2020, was represented by her daughter.

Miami University honored its Cradle of Coaches Class of 2025 inductees, from left to right, Wendy Sweney; Iñako Puzo; Sean Payton; Ashley Korn, representing her late mother Vicki; and Carolyn Condit during the Feb. 21 men's basketball game.

Sean Payton, a Class of 2025 Cradle of Coaches inductee, poses for a photo with a fan.

Miami's men's basketball team celebrates with fans following its win over Kent State on Feb. 21.

The Love.Honor.Care weekend continued on Feb. 22 with the Miami women's basketball team hosting the University at Buffalo at Millett Hall.

The Miami women's basketball team prepares for its Love.Honor.Care game vs. the University at Buffalo at Millett Hall on Feb. 22.

Fans react during the Feb. 22 women's basketball game at Millett Hall.

Fans call for a T-shirt during the Feb. 22 women's basketball game at Millett Hall.

Miami University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford shows off a Love.Honor.Care shirt during the Feb. 22 women's basketball game.

Enjulina Gonzalez paced the RedHawks with 17 points, while Amber Tretter scored 14. Tretter also grabbed 20 rebounds, second-most in Millett Hall and program history.