Preview: Miami (Ohio) at Eastern Michigan Women’s Basketball YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — A surging Miami (Ohio) team visits the Convocation Center on Wednesday to face an Eastern Michigan squad looking to build momentum in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball clash. The Redhawks (22-5, 13-1 MAC) enter as one of the league’s hottest teams, having won 10 of their last 11 games. Their only loss in that stretch was a one-point road defeat at Massachusetts on Feb. 14. Miami (Ohio) boasts the conference’s best record and previously handled Eastern Michigan 69-55 in Oxford on Jan. 14. Eastern Michigan (12-13, 6-8) is coming off a 73-63 home victory over Buffalo but has struggled for consistency, alternating wins and losses in its last six contests. The Eagles will need a signature win to improve their standing ahead of the conference tournament. A key matchup will feature two of the MAC’s top performers. Miami (Ohio) guard Tamar Singer is averaging 15.4 points and 6.1 assists over her last seven games, including a 25-point effort in Saturday’s win over Ball State. Eastern Michigan will counter with forward Sisi Eleko, who has posted five double-doubles this season and is averaging 18.4 points and 8.6 rebounds over her last seven outings. The Redhawks have dominated recent series history, winning the last five meetings. Their defense, allowing just 58.2 points per game in conference play, will test an Eastern Michigan offense that averages 66.7. For Miami (Ohio), a win would solidify its hold on first place in the MAC standings. For Eastern Michigan, it represents a crucial opportunity to secure a quality victory and climb back to .500 overall. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Wednesday at the Convocation Center.