Preview: Miami (Ohio) Visits Massachusetts in Key MAC Clash HADLEY, Mass. (Interstat) — A high-stakes Mid-American Conference women’s basketball matchup features the surging Miami (Ohio) Redhawks against the host Massachusetts Minutemen on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Mullins Center. Miami (20-4, 11-0 MAC) brings a 12-game winning streak into the contest, the latest a 60-55 road victory at Western Michigan on Tuesday. The Redhawks have been dominant in conference play, winning by an average margin of 18.2 points during their streak. They are led by standout forward Ilse de Vries, who is averaging 18.1 points and 3.1 blocks over her last seven games. She scored 25 points in the win over Western Michigan and had 23 points and seven rebounds in a Jan. 24 victory at Ball State. Massachusetts (17-5, 8-3) aims to protect its home court and avenge a 72-60 loss in Oxford on Jan. 7. The Minutemen are coming off a 75-54 road win at Northern Illinois, led by guard Yahmani McKayle’s 21 points and seven assists. McKayle has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in 10 consecutive games and averaging 18.1 points and 5.6 assists over that span. Her backcourt duel with Miami’s defensive anchors will be pivotal. The Minutemen have gone 10-1 at home this season, their lone loss a 71-57 setback to James Madison on Feb. 8. Containing de Vries inside and improving offensive efficiency after shooting just 34.4% in the January meeting will be key for UMass. For Miami, maintaining its defensive intensity is paramount. The Redhawks have held opponents to 55.8 points per game during their streak. A win would solidify their hold on first place in the MAC standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.