RedHawks Picked To Capture 2026 MAC Championship
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Miami University softball team was picked to once again capture the Mid-American Conference softball regular season championship according to the league’s 12 head coaches.
Miami, coming off a 36-26 overall and 20-7 conference mark in 2025, has won every MAC softball regular season championship since 2019.
Head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate and the RedHawks open the 2026 season on Friday, Feb. 6 at 12 p.m. versus Kentucky in San Diego, Calif.
2026 MAC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
(First Place Votes)
1. Miami – 116 points (8)
2. Ohio – 108 (1)
3. Ball State – 98 points (2)
4. Akron – 93 points (1)
5. Central Michigan – 77 points
6. Toledo – 72 points
7. Northern Illinois – 71 points
8. Western Michigan – 41 points
9. Buffalo – 40 points
10. Bowling Green – 34 points
11. Massachusetts – 23 points
12. Kent State – 19 points
Miami, coming off a 36-26 overall and 20-7 conference mark in 2025, has won every MAC softball regular season championship since 2019.
Head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate and the RedHawks open the 2026 season on Friday, Feb. 6 at 12 p.m. versus Kentucky in San Diego, Calif.
2026 MAC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
(First Place Votes)
1. Miami – 116 points (8)
2. Ohio – 108 (1)
3. Ball State – 98 points (2)
4. Akron – 93 points (1)
5. Central Michigan – 77 points
6. Toledo – 72 points
7. Northern Illinois – 71 points
8. Western Michigan – 41 points
9. Buffalo – 40 points
10. Bowling Green – 34 points
11. Massachusetts – 23 points
12. Kent State – 19 points
