CLEVELAND, Ohio – Miami University was honored by the Mid-American Conference with the Reese Trophy as the top men's athletic program during the 2024-25 academic year. This marks the 26th time in program history and first time since 2021 that the RedHawks have secured the award.

During the 2024-25 academic year, Miami competed in six men’s sports and won titles in Football and Baseball. The RedHawk men’s basketball team also made it to the MAC Championship title game. 

This marks the fourth time in school history that Miami University has swept the men’s and women’s all-sports awards. The RedHawks also claimed both trophies in 2019, 1997 and 1983.  

“I continue to be in awe of our tremendous student-athletes and all they accomplish here at Miami University,” said Director of Athletics David Sayler. “Winning awards like this show the amazing success they are having in their respective sports, but they are also graduating at extremely high levels and getting it done in the classroom consistently as well - we truly are Graduating Champions here at Miami.  I am proud of the entire coaching staff, administrative support staff and the great support we get from the University and our donors - it truly is a team effort here at Miami and it is awesome to see results like we have this past year to reaffirm that what we are doing is having such a positive outcome.  It was a great year for the RedHawks, but I want to stress that we are not done and will not rest in our relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence.”
 
“It has been an incredible year for Miami University athletics,” added Miami University President Greg Crawford. “We are extremely proud of our student-athletes' accomplishments, not only in their respective sports but also in the classroom and throughout our communities. The success, leadership, and overall excellence they demonstrate serves as an inspiration to all. To earn both the Reese and Jacoby Trophies in the same academic year is a tremendous honor that highlights the exceptional culture built among our athletic programs from our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni, donors, and fans. The Miami family congratulates them on this remarkable achievement.”

For the Reese Trophy, points are awarded based on each school’s finish, with the overall total divided by the number of sports sponsored by each school. The men’s trophy is named for former MAC Commissioner David E. Reese.  Reese was the first-ever MAC Commissioner and served the conference from its inception in 1946 until 1964.

2024-25 Final Reese (Men’s) Final Standings
School, No. Sports, Points, Avg.
1. Miami, 6 sports, 57.5 points, 9.58 avg.
2. Akron, 6 sports, 50.33 points, 8.38 avg.
3. Toledo, 6 sports, 46.5 points, 7.75 avg.
4. Western Michigan, 4 sports, 30 points, 7.5 avg.
5. Kent State, 8 sports, 58 points, 7.25 avg.
6. Ohio, 6 sports,  43.33 points, 7.22 avg.
7. Ball State, 5 sports, 34.83 points, 6.96 avg.
8. Eastern Michigan, 7 sports, 47.33 points, 6.76 avg.
9. Bowling Green, 5 sports, 30.5 points, 6.1 avg.
10. Buffalo, 7 sports, 42 points, 6 avg.
11. Northern Illinois, 6 sports, 31.83 points, 5.305 avg.
12. Central Michigan, 6 sports, 31.83 points, 5.305 avg.