New faces abound in Oxford, Ohio – in the lineup, in the bullpen, and on the coaching staff. But some returning key players provide a firm foundation for the program to build on and continue its recent run of success.

Miami Ohio will retire the No. 7 jersey of graduated All-American Karli Spaid. She is the first Redhawk softball player in program history to see her jersey retired.

Mandy Gardner-Colegate’s family boasts an impressive coaching history. She’s adding to the lineage as the new head coach at Miami University.

Miami slugger Karli Spaid, Auburn pitcher Maddie Penta, and Florida freshman pitcher Keagan Rothrock earn the D1Softball national awards following week four.

Florida made a statement, Boston College made its hit count, and Weber State’s walk-off win over Texas A&M highlighted Friday’s action.

The MAC is stocked with a strong collection of aces, but will that be enough to stop Karli Spaid, Allie Cummins and Miami’s dynasty from rolling to another title?