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For just the fourth time in school history, the Miami University Athletics Department finished atop both the Reese and Jacoby All-Sport standings. This is the 26time Miami has captured the Reese Trophy (top men’s athletic program), and it’s the seventh Jacoby Trophy (top women’s athletic program) win.”I continue to be in awe of our tremendous student-athletes and all they accomplish here at Miami University,” said Director of Athletics. “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.”In all, Miami captured a school record 10 championships from football, baseball (x2), men’s swimming (Missouri Valley Conference), field hockey (x2), softball (x2) and tennis. Miami’s synchronized skating team added a collegiate national championship for the 23time in program history as well.”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 both trophies, points are awarded based on each school’s finish, with the overall total divided by the number of sports sponsored by each school. The women’s trophy is named for former MAC Commissioner Fred Jacoby. Jacoby was the MAC Commissioner from 1971-82 and is credited with incorporating women’s athletics into the conference structure. 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 1964.1. 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.1. Miami, 10 sports, 84.75 points, 8.475 avg.2. Bowling Green, 11 sports, 85.5 points, 7.772 avg,3. Ohio, 10 sports, 75.25 points, 7.525 avg.4. Ball State, 12 sports, 87.5 points, 7.291 avg.5. Eastern Michigan, 11 sports, 79.16 points, 7.196 avg.6. Akron, 10 sports, 71.91 points, 7.191 avg.7. Kent State, 11 sports, 77 points, 7 avg.8. Central Michigan, 11 sports, 75 points, 6.818 avg.9. Toledo, 10 sports, 67.75 points, 6.775 avg.10. Buffalo, 9 sports, 60.25 points, 6.694 avg.11. Western Michigan, 10 sports, 62 points, 6.2 avg.12. Northern Illinois, 10 sports, 48.25 points, 4.825 avg.