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Miami Signs Impressive Class
OXFORD, Ohio—Miami University Head
Men’s Basketball Coach Charlie Coles announced today (Nov. 11) the
signing of three student-athletes to national letters of intent. Inked to join
the RedHawks in 2010-11 are 6-foot-8 forward Jon Harris (Twinsburg,
Ohio/Twinsburg), 6-foot, 180-pound point guard Quinten Rollins
(Wilmington, Ohio/Wilmington) and 6-foot-4, 200-pound Josh Sewell
(Louisville, Ky./Trinity).
MAC Preseason Poll & Awards
CLEVELAND - Akron was predicted to finish first in the Mid-American Conference East Division in a poll of the league's media, the conference office announced on Oct 28.
Central Michigan was predicted to win the West Division, amassing 113 points and 10 first-place votes. Northern Illinois was picked to finish second with 102 points, while Eastern Michigan was forecast to finish third with 94 points. Ball State, Western Michigan and Toledo were picked to finish fourth, fifth and sixth in the West Division, respectively.
Poll: Who Will Win the MAC?
The Ultimate Schedule: MAC East
MAC Tournament: Pairings & Schedule
2009 FirstEnergy MAC Men's Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, March 10 - First Round
No. 7 Central Michigan vs. No. 10 Eastern Michigan, Noon
No. 6 Kent State vs. No. 11 Northern Illinois, 2 p.m.*
No. 8 Western Michigan vs. No. 9 Ohio, 4 p.m.*
No. 5 Akron vs. No. 12 Toledo, 6 p.m.*
Thursday, March 12 - Quarters
No. 2 Ball State vs. No. 7/No. 10 Winner, Noon (FS Ohio)
No. 3 Buffalo vs. No. 6/No.11 Winner, 2:30 p.m.* (FS Ohio)
Tyler Dierkers: Coming Up Big For Miami
OXFORD, Ohio - With Kent State leading Miami 56-54 with 4:21 left in the game, Miami's Tyler Dierkers had the ball just outside the lane. He jumped up and shot the ball, it left his hand, kissed the glass and went through the net.
The game was now tied at 56-56 and it was just another clutch shot that Dierkers makes during a typical game. Sunday night, Dierkers finished a double-double with a solid 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Miami won this game 68-63 behind Michael Bramos' 34 points and the contributions by Dierkers.
Seven Day Stretch: USC Troubles, Creighton Streaking, Duke/UNC, More..
Rob Carpentier's "Seven Day Stretch" is a whirlwind tour around every corner of college basketball nation:
Cheerleader of the Day: Miami-OH
Cheerleader of the Day
Today's picture is courtesy of Peter R. Schlitt.
MIAMI (OH)

