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One Miami Basketball

Record crowd packs Millett Hall

By Miami University

February 4^th, 2026

Two games, two victories

Miami University's basketball teams gave its fans much to cheer about during the 2026 One Miami games, presented by E&H Ace Hardware at Millett Hall on Jan. 31.

A crowd of Miami Basketball fans hold up red light sticks in an arena. Banners hang overhead listing past championships. — A record crowd of 10,640 fans attended the Jan. 31 One Miami basketball games at Millett Hall.

A record crowd of 10,640 were on hand to watch two wins from the RedHawks.

Basketball game in progress, overhead view of a packed stadium with fans holding red light sticks. — Fans packed Millett Hall for the Jan. 31 One Miami basketball games.

View from behind of fans in red jerseys at a crowded basketball game. One fan holds up a cutout face. — Miami basketball fans wear Ron Harper jerseys at Millett Hall on Jan. 31.

Basketball game at One Miami Day event. People carry an American flag, Ohio flag, and Miami University flag onto the court. A large crowd fills the stands. — The One Miami basketball games drew a record crowd of 10,640 fans to Millett Hall.

A crowd of Miami fans cheers at a basketball game. Many wear red and white jerseys with — Fans react during the One Miami basketball game at Millett Hall.

Basketball game crowd cheers behind a Miami player wearing number 6. Fans hold up white light sticks and wear red Miami apparel. The basketball hoop is visible in the background. — Miami basketball fans react during the One Miami game at Millett Hall on Jan. 31.

RedHawks rise to 10-0 in the MAC

In the first game, Miami's women's basketball team improved to a perfect 10-0 in MAC play with its 90-70 win over Ohio University.

Two Miami basketball players shake hands on the court during One Miami Day. The crowd holds up red lights. A coach in a red Miami hoodie stands nearby. — Miami University women's basketball coaches and players greet the RedHawks' starting five during the One Miami game at Millett Hall.

Amber Scalia scored a game-high 23 points for the RedHawks and was joined in double figures by four teammates.

Miami University basketball player dribbles the ball during a game. The player wears a black jersey with — Miami's Mio Sakano looks to drive to the basket against Ohio University.

A Miami women's basketball player shoots the ball during a game. She wears a black jersey with — Miami's Tamar Singer goes to the basket during the One Miami game.

Ilse de Vries netted 18 for Miami, while Tamar Singer scored 17, Amber Tretter 13, and Núria Jurjo 10.

Miami basketball player jumps to catch a basketball during a game. The player wears a black jersey with — Miami's Macie Taylor grabs the ball during the One Miami game against Ohio University.

With the win, the RedHawks improved to 18-4 overall and rose to 9-0 in games at Millett Hall this season.

Miami basketball player shoots a basketball while being defended during a game. Player wears a black jersey with — Miami's Ilse de Vries shoots during the One Miami game.

Miami Women's basketball player dribbles the ball during a game. She wears a black jersey with — Miami's Clara Gonzalez Planella drives to the basketball against Ohio University.

Miami Women's Basketball team cheers from the sideline during One Miami Day. Players wear red or black jerseys with — Miami's women's basketball team reacts during its 90-70 victory over Ohio University.

Miami basketball teams high-five a coach in a red sweatshirt on the court. Players wear black and red jerseys in a packed arena. — D5026 One Miami Day Events Mens & Womens Basketball

Miami basketball coach gestures emphatically during a game. He wears a red — Miami women's basketball coach Glenn Box reacts during the One Miami game.

Several groups were honored during the games, including the women's and men's basketball alumni, as well as 4.0 GPA students, the field hockey team, and more.

Miami honored its basketball alumni during the One Miami basketball games.

A child putts a golf ball on a mini-golf course during a One Miami Day event. A woman and another child watch. All wear Miami University shirts. — Games and more were available on the concourse at Millett Hall during One Miami.

A smiling woman in a — A Miami basketball fan takes a likeness of Ron Harper during One Miami. Harper was honored with an honorary degree.

Miami University's women's basketball team stands smiling, holding two — The Miami field hockey team was honored during One Miami.

A group of adults and young adults stand on a basketball court for One Miami Day. Some wear Miami Redhawks apparel. A sign for Enterprise Rent-A-Car is visible in the background. — Miami honored many of its partners, including from Butler Tech, during the One Miami games.

Miami University athletes smile and hold up four fingers, representing 4.0 GPAs, at a basketball game. Some hold signs that read — Miami students who achieved a 4.0 GPA were honored during the One Miami games.

A special ceremony

The university also awarded an honorary degree to Miami basketball legend Ron Harper, who is the men's all-time leading scorer.

Ron Harper, in graduation gown, embraces an older man who is smiling widely. The older man also wears a graduation gown. The setting is a crowded auditorium. — Miami basketball legend Ron Harper, right, hugs his former coach Darrell Hedric.

Harper was drafted in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and went on to a long and distinguished professional career.

Ron Harper receives an honorary degree at Miami. Harper, in a black graduation gown, stands smiling as two people adjust a white stole around his neck. A crowd and a speaker at a podium are visible. — Miami basketball legend Ron Harper, center, received an honorary degree during the One Miami games at Millett Hall.

Ron Harper, in graduation gown, holds honorary degree from Miami University. A crowd cheers in the background, while a man in red robes applauds at a podium. — Miami University President Gregory Crawford, left, shakes hands with Ron Harper.

Harper starred at guard for Miami from 1982-1986, finishing his career with 2,377 points and 1,119 rebounds. Not only are those program highs, but Harper was the first player in the Mid-American Conference to surpass 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Ron Harper, in graduation gown, holds honorary degree above his head on a basketball court. Crowd cheers behind him, basketball hoop visible. Text on diploma reads — Ron Harper, Miami's all-time leading scorer in basketball, displays his honorary degree.

Harper went on to win five NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 16.1 points during his NBA career.

Ron Harper, in graduation gown, poses with fans wearing — Ron Harper interacts with fans during the One Miami games.

Ron Harper hugs Miami President Gregory Crawford during the One Miami games at Millett Hall.

Nationally ranked RedHawks win again

Miami's men's basketball team moved to 22-0 with its 85-61 win over Northern Illinois.

Miami Day event shows the Miami RedHawks mascot standing center court with arms outstretched. The basketball court features a large red — Swoop energizes the crowd before the start of the men's basketball One Miami game.

Brant Byers paced the RedHawks with 21 points, while Peter Suder scored 19.

A Miami basketball player dribbles the ball during a game. The player wears a black jersey with — Miami's Luke Skaljac drives to the basket against Northern Illinois.

Basketball game action shot: A Miami player in black #0 jersey jumps to block a shot by a player in white #25 jersey, during One Miami Day events. — Miami's Eian Elmer goes up against the Northern Illinois defense.

The RedHawks rose to No. 23 in the AP Top 25 poll after the victory, which put them at 10-0 in the MAC and 13-0 this season at home.

Miami basketball player in black uniform dunks the ball during One Miami Day event. Crowd in red fills the background. — Miami's Justin Kirby scores against Northern Illinois during the One Miami game.

A Miami University basketball player dribbles the ball during a game. The player wears a black jersey with — Miami's men's basketball team improved to 22-0 with its 85-61 victory.

Basketball players jump for the ball during a One Miami Day event. Player #30 in a white Huskies jersey reaches for the ball against player #13 in a black jersey. A referee watches nearby. — Miami's Antwone Woolfork goes for the basketball against Northern Illinois.

Miami University mascot points as a man in a blazer shoots a basketball on a glossy court. Crowd fills the red-themed stadium for One Miami Day. — Ande Durojaiye, Miami's vice president for strategy and partnerships, takes a shot during a break in the action for One Miami.

A man in a — Jon Curl of iHeartRadio takes a halfcourt shot at One Miami as Miami President Gregory Crawford looks on.

A man prepares to shoot a basketball on a court during One Miami Day events. Another man in a — Miami President Gregory Crawford takes a halfcourt shot during One Miami.

On One Miami Day, a man in a black hoodie claps on a basketball court, next to a man in a Miami-branded jacket and the Miami RedHawks mascot. — Jon Curl of iHeartRadio and Miami President Gregory Crawford participated in a halfcourt shot contest during One Miami.

Dr. Renate Crawford speaks into a microphone on a basketball court, next to Miami's mascot, a golden retriever, and Miami President. — Miami University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford, right, addresses the crowd with Miami President Gregory Crawford, left.

Group poses with a — Miami celebrated many of its partnerships during One Miami, including with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ron Harper, center, stands with other Miami men's basketball alumni on the court during One Miami. Harper wears a navy suit. Other alumni wear Miami apparel. — Miami honored its men's basketball alumni during One Miami, including Ron Harper, center, and Wayne Embry, far right.

Miami basketball players and coaches react from the sideline, yelling and cheering during a game. Players wear black jerseys with — The Miami men's basketball team reacts during its victory over Northern Illinois.

Miami basketball coach yells with his arm raised, pointing, while players stand behind him with arms raised during One Miami Day event. — Miami men's basketball coach Travis Steele, right, reacts during the One Miami game.

Miami's Trey Perry reacts during the One Miami game.

Miami basketball player in black jersey with — Miami's Eian Elmer celebrates during the One Miami game.

Miami basketball players celebrate with fans on One Miami Day. A player yells with arms raised in a crowd of red-clad supporters. — The Miami men's basketball team celebrates with fans.

Miami basketball players celebrate on court during One Miami Day event. Player #0 holds ball aloft, crowd cheers in background. — The Miami men's basketball team celebrates its One Miami victory.

Footnotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Treviño Jr., and Ellie Reynolds; video by Cameron Johnson and Zachary Burnett of University Communications and Marketing

FootNotes

Photos by Scott Kissell, Ricardo Treviño Jr., and Ellie Reynolds; video by Cameron Johnson and Zachary Burnett of University Communications and Marketing

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