Miami softball heads to Blacksburg Regional in NCAA Tournament

OXFORD, Ohio — A day after the Miami RedHawks softball staff defeated Bowling Inexperienced 11-0 within the Mid-American Convention (MAC) championship recreation, the RedHawks know the place they are going to be taking part in within the NCAA Regionals.

The RedHawks are headed to the Blacksburg Regional hosted by Virginia Tech who’s the No. 1 staff within the area. The Blacksburg Area is made up of 4 groups — Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Miami and St. Francis (Pa.).

“I believe we’re very properly ready for this. We like taking part in huge colleges,” mentioned Allie Cummins, senior infielder and Lakota West grad.

Miami was ranked thirtieth in hardest non-conference schedule this season.

Kate Kobayashi, a sophomore outfielder for the RedHawks is not nervous in regards to the competitors.

“We’re going to go into this regional and it’s not going to be something new, we’re used to this competitors,” Kobayashi mentioned. “We thrive in it.”

The RedHawks will face two groups they’ve performed this yr — Kentucky and Virginia Tech. The RedHawks defeated Kentucky 7-5, however misplaced to Virginia Tech 8-0.

“It’s thrilling to have the ability to face prime groups and present them what we are able to do,” mentioned Miami Head Coach Kirin Kumar.

Kumar was assistant coach with Virginia Tech for 2 seasons earlier than being named head coach of Miami forward of the 2021 season. Since Kumar joined, the RedHawks have compiled a 85-25-1 document and two MAC Titles.

“They’re simply able to get after it,” Kumar mentioned.

Miami is seeking to get out of the regional match for the primary time in program historical past. The college has been to the match 5 occasions previous to this yr.

Miami will head to Blacksburg and face Kentucky on Friday, Could 20 at 4:30 p.m.

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