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Miami vs. West Virginia

NCAA Tournament First Round

By Miami University

March 22^nd, 2026

RedHawks return to NCAA Tournament

Miami University's women's basketball team traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, to face fourth-seeded West Virginia in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women's basketball player shoots a basketball toward the net during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. A photographer takes a picture of the shot. The stands are full of fans. — The Miami University women's basketball team warms up prior to its NCAA Tournament game vs. West Virginia on March 21.

It was the RedHawks' first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2008 and second overall. Miami earned the automatic bid by capturing the Mid-American Conference tournament crown in Cleveland.

A woman in a white long-sleeved shirt and red shorts shoots a basketball in a game against West Virginia. Crowd in background. — The Miami University women's basketball team warms up before the start of its March 21 NCAA Tournament game.

Women's basketball team huddles with hands together on the court before the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. They wear white shirts with — Miami huddles up prior to the start of its NCAA Tournament game.

No. 4 West Virginia defeated No. 13 Miami 82-54 at Hope Coliseum. More than 13,000 fans packed the arena to watch the two games in the first round of the tournament. In the opener, Kentucky defeated James Madison 71-56.

Fans smile in stands at the Miami vs. West Virginia NCAA Tournament game. Three women and a child wear Miami Hurricanes apparel in the crowd. — Miami University women's basketball fans before the start of the NCAA Tournament game vs. West Virginia.

It was a historic season for the RedHawks. They won a program-best 28 games and swept the MAC's regular-season and tournament championships.

Fan cheers at the Miami vs. West Virginia NCAA Tournament game, holding red and white pom-poms in the air. The fan wears a red shirt with a basketball graphic. — Miami fans cheer on the RedHawks in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Fans watch the Miami vs. West Virginia NCAA tournament basketball game. Fans cheer and wear red and black clothing with team logos. — Fans cheer on the Miami women's basketball team in Morgantown, West Virginia, during the NCAA Tournament.

A pep band in red and white striped overalls plays at the WVU NCAA Tournament game. The crowd fills the domed stadium, with US and WV flags visible. — The Miami band prepares for the NCAA Tournament.

Miami cheerleaders in red and white uniforms perform on a basketball court during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. A large crowd fills the stands. — Miami cheerleaders take the floor at the NCAA Tournament.

Miami cheerleaders with red and white pom-poms stand on the basketball court during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. The crowd fills the stands in the background. — Miami cheerleaders during the NCAA Tournament in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Cheerleaders perform a stunt on the basketball court during the Miami vs. West Virginia NCAA tournament game. Flames shoot up near the basketball hoop. A packed stadium is in the background. — Miami is introduced during the NCAA Tournament.

Miami women's basketball team meets at center court during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. Players wear red and white uniforms. Crowd in background. — Miami is introduced before the start of the NCAA Tournament.

Miami women's basketball team huddles on the court during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. Players wear red uniforms with — Miami prepares to take the court vs. West Virginia.

West Virginia player dribbles the ball, defended by Miami player during the NCAA tournament game. The WVU player wears a white and gold uniform. The Miami player wears a red uniform. — Miami's Núria Jurjo defends against West Virginia.

A West Virginia player with the ball is defended by a Miami player during their NCAA Tournament game. The WVU player wears a white jersey with — Miami's Tamar Singer (13) defends against West Virginia.

West Virginia player dribbles the ball against a Miami player during an NCAA tournament game. The crowd is blurred in the background. — Miami faced West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament on March 21.

Miami women's basketball coach stands on the sideline with arms crossed during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. He wears a red Miami shirt. — Miami Women's Basketball Coach Glenn Box speaks to his team on the court during the NCAA Tournament.

Miami's mascot, a red bird, stands on the court during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. A referee is visible to the right. Crowd in the background. — Swoop takes in the action during the NCAA Tournament.

Miami University's band and mascot play at the NCAA Tournament game vs WVU. The bandleader smiles holding a bass guitar as someone takes a photo. The crowd is in the background. — Swoop poses for a photo during the NCAA Tournament.

A women's basketball player in white jumps to block a shot by a player in red during the NCAA tournament game against Miami and West Virginia. A large crowd fills the stands. — Miami's Ilse de Vries defends against a West Virginia shot.

A women's basketball player in a white uniform shoots over a player in a red uniform during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. A crowd fills the stands. — Miami's Clara Gonzalez Planella defends against West Virginia.

Miami player in red uniform #13 passes the basketball during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. Crowd in background. — Miami's Tamar Singer (13) makes a pass against West Virginia.

A Miami player dribbles the basketball, smiling, during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. She wears a red jersey with — Miami's Amber Scalia drives to the basket vs. West Virginia.

Miami player with kinesiology tape on her shoulder faces forward during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. She wears a red jersey with — Miami faced West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Miami player #21 shoots a basketball over a WVU defender during an NCAA tournament game in a crowded arena. — Miami's Ilse de Vries goes to the basket vs. West Virginia.

Miami player in red #15 shoots basketball over WVU defender #37 in white, during NCAA tournament game. Crowd in background. — Miami's Amber Tretter (15) shoots against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament.

Audience at the Miami vs. West Virginia NCAA Tournament. Fans fill the stadium, wearing team colors of gold/blue (WVU) and red/white (Miami). Drummer visible in foreground. — Fans watch the NCAA Tournament game between Miami and West Virginia at Hope Coliseum.

Cheerleaders in red and white uniforms hold pom-poms at the NCAA Tournament game between Miami and West Virginia. The crowd is visible in the background. — Miami's cheerleaders during the NCAA Tournament.

Miami player #13 talks during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. She wears a red jersey with — The Miami women's basketball team talks on the court during the NCAA Tournament.

Miami player #10 in red uniform guards WVU player with basketball during NCAA tournament game. Crowd and cheerleaders in background. — Miami's Macie Taylor (10) defends against West Virginia.

Miami coach gestures with raised hand during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. He wears a red Miami sweatshirt. Players and fans are in the background. — Miami Women's Basketball Coach Glenn Box talks to his team during the NCAA Tournament.

A Miami player in red shoots over a West Virginia player in white during an NCAA tournament game. Crowd fills the stands in the background. — Miami's Amber Tretter goes to the basket vs. West Virginia.

A Miami player dribbles the basketball, guarded by two West Virginia players during an NCAA tournament game. The Miami player wears a red uniform. The WVU players wear white. — Miami's Amber Scalia (1) drives to the basket in the NCAA Tournament.

Miami player shoots the basketball during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. The player wears a red jersey with — Miami's Macie Taylor (10) goes for a layup in the NCAA Tournament.

Two women's basketball players in red jerseys hug on the sidelines during the NCAA tournament game against West Virginia. Fans sit in the background. — Miami faced West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament in Morgantown, West Virginia, on March 21.

Footnotes

Photos by Ricardo Treviño Jr. of University Communications and Marketing

FootNotes

Photos by Ricardo Treviño Jr. of University Communications and Marketing

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