Miami (Ohio) is unbeaten, and the RedHawks’ pursuit of perfection has come with more than just on-court execution. Along the way, players have leaned into a set of game-day superstitions — some embraced as “lucky,” others avoided after being linked to poor performances.
The routines include everything from specific socks worn on game days to steering clear of shoes associated with bad games. There are also sweets in the mix, part of a broader collection of personal rituals that players have carried into each matchup as the wins have piled up.
A perfect run, with personal routines attached
As Miami (Ohio) continues its unbeaten run, the RedHawks’ locker-room habits have become a window into how players try to maintain consistency over the course of a streak. The approach isn’t presented as a strategy overhaul — it’s a snapshot of the small, repeatable choices athletes make when results are going their way.
Whether it’s sticking with a trusted pair of socks, shelving a pair of shoes after a rough outing, or keeping a particular pregame treat in the routine, Miami (Ohio) has kept the focus on staying comfortable and consistent while the team remains perfect.