Kent State's title hopes unravel in tough road loss

RedHawks clinch MAC regular-season title with 71-52 win over Golden Flashes

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Kent State's women's basketball team fell 71-52 at Miami, where the RedHawks clinched the MAC regular-season title and finished a perfect 14-0 at home. Kent State briefly rallied but couldn't overcome Miami's hot three-point shooting and dominant night from Amber Tretter. The Golden Flashes now regroup as Miami heads to face Ohio on March 7.

Why it matters

Kent State's loss to Miami dashed the Golden Flashes' hopes of winning the MAC regular-season title. The RedHawks' perfect home record and dominant performance highlighted the challenges Kent State faced on the road against the conference's top team.

The details

Kent State's women's basketball team fell to Miami 71-52 in a game that saw the RedHawks clinch the MAC regular-season title. Miami shot the ball well from three-point range and got a standout performance from Amber Tretter to pull away from the Golden Flashes, who briefly rallied but ultimately couldn't overcome the home team's advantage.

  • Kent State's loss to Miami occurred on March 5, 2026.
  • Miami will face Ohio on March 7, 2026 after clinching the MAC regular-season title.

The players

Amber Tretter

A standout player for Miami who had a dominant performance in the game against Kent State.

Kent State Golden Flashes

The women's basketball team from Kent State University that suffered the tough road loss to Miami.

Miami RedHawks

The women's basketball team from Miami University that clinched the MAC regular-season title with their win over Kent State.

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What’s next

Miami will face Ohio on March 7, 2026 after clinching the MAC regular-season title.

The takeaway

Kent State's loss to the conference-leading RedHawks highlighted the challenges the Golden Flashes faced on the road and dashed their hopes of winning the MAC regular-season title, while Miami's dominant home performance cemented their status as the top team in the conference.