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Sports: Tom Archdeacon

Archdeacon: “This really shows the heart of Wright State”

Wright State University's Michael Imariagbe holds the trophy in the locker room after their 66-63 victory over Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League tournament final on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. HORIZON LEAGUE / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Archdeacon: The NCAA Tournament, poachers and some curious ink

Wright State University's Michael Cooper shoots the ball during their Horizon League semifinal game against Northern Kentucky University on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. JOE CRAVEN / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Archdeacon: 31-0 Miami will ‘always be remembered as the perfect team’

Ohio forward Aidan Hadaway (10) and Miami (Ohio) wing Eian Elmer (0) compete for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/HG Biggs)

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Credit: AP

Archdeacon: Miami’s Tretter ‘the type of student-athlete you dream of having’

Amber Tretter – the leading scorer and rebounder on Miami’s record setting women’s basketball team – taking part in the net cutting celebration after leading the RedHawks to a rout of Kent State last Wednesday night. The victory – which raised Miami’s record to a program-best 25 victories against just five defeats – brought the RedHawks their first Mid-American Conference regular season title in 22 years. Miami closes out its regular season Saturday evening at Ohio University. MIAMI ATHLETICS / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Archdeacon: Afro beats, Coney Island dogs and inside dominance

Wright State fifth-year senior forward Michael Imariagbe shoots with pressure from Cleveland State's Preist Ryan during a Horizon League Championship first-round game on Wednesday, March 4 at Ervin J. Nutter Center in Fairborn. Imariagbe scored 16 points and had five rebounds. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Credit: Bryant Billing

Archdeacon: Miami isn’t Milli Vanilli — and the RedHawks proved it

Miami University's Peter Suder signs autographs for fans after the RedHawks beat Toledo 74-72 in Mid-American Conference action on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Millett Hall. Miami clinched its first MAC regular season crown since 2005-06. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Credit: JEREMY MILLER

Archdeacon: ‘This has just been the perfect day’

University of Dayton women's basketball player Eleanor Monyek is announced on Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at UD Arena. ERIK SCHELKUN / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Credit: Erik Schelkun

Archdeacon: The Flying Eagles are stars once again

The Flying Eagles (in white) and the Extinguishers (in red) gathered for a group photo before their “Super Bowl” encounter on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at the Bellbrook Junior High gym. Gayle Horton, the director of Colin’s Lodge, whose members make up the Eagles, is in the center (in blue). Sugarcreek Township Fire Marshal Jordan Ewing who helped launch the idea of the game six years ago when he got together the Extinguishers, who are Sugarcreek Township and Bellbrook firefighters, EMS and police, is fifth from the left in row two. BELLBROOK LOCAL SCHOOLS / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Archdeacon: The rainbow career of a remarkable Raider

Wright State University's Lauren Scott shoots layup during their game against Cleveland State on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Nutter Center. JOSEPH R. CRAVEN / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Archdeacon: Unbeaten RedHawks spark arena dreams and Speedo fever

Miami University's Antwone Woolfolk talks with his fans after the RedHawks beat Bowling Green 91-77 on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Millett Hall in Oxford. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Credit: JEREMY MILLER