CLEVELAND, Ohio (Interstat) — Amber Tretter scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks used a dominant first half to set the tone in a 68-58 victory over the Toledo Rockets in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball tournament semifinal on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The top-seeded Redhawks, who improved to 28-6 overall, advanced to the conference championship game. The fifth-seeded Rockets, who had won six of their last seven games entering the contest, finished their season at 17-15.

Miami (Ohio) established control from the opening tip at Rocket Arena before an announced crowd of 2,173. The Redhawks’ defense was stifling early, forcing Toledo into a series of rushed shots and turnovers. The Rockets managed just six points in the opening quarter, missing 12 of their first 13 field goal attempts, and found themselves in a 16-6 hole.

The Redhawks extended their lead to 28-16 by halftime, capitalizing on Toledo’s offensive struggles. The Rockets shot just 20 percent from the floor in the first half and committed nine turnovers, which Miami converted into 10 points. Patricia Anumgba, Toledo’s leading scorer, was held to two points before the break.

The most important part of the game was Toledo’s spirited third-quarter rally, which briefly threatened Miami’s command. The Rockets exploded for 24 points in the period, nearly doubling their first-half output. Anumgba caught fire, scoring 13 of her team-high 22 points in the quarter. Her driving layup and free throw with 3:12 remaining capped a 13-4 run that cut Miami’s lead to 42-39, bringing Toledo within a single possession for the first time since the game’s opening minutes.

However, the Redhawks responded with the composure of a top seed. Ilse de Vries, who finished with 17 points and six rebounds, hit a critical turnaround jumper. Then, after Toledo closed to 45-42, Miami closed the third quarter on a 5-0 spurt, keyed by an Amber Scalia layup and two Amber Tretter free throws, to re-establish a 47-42 advantage heading to the final period.

Toledo could not sustain its momentum in the fourth quarter. Miami’s defense tightened again, and the Rockets’ offense regressed, managing only two field goals in the first six minutes of the period. Meanwhile, Tretter took over inside, scoring six points during a decisive 8-2 run that pushed the Redhawks’ lead back to 58-47 with 4:49 to play. Toledo never got closer than seven points the rest of the way.

Miami (Ohio) sealed the game at the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts in the fourth quarter. For the game, the Redhawks shot 24 of 57 from the field (42.1 percent) and held a 36-30 advantage in points in the paint. They also forced 15 Toledo turnovers, converting them into 16 points.

Anumgba’s 22 points, eight rebounds and four assists led Toledo. Ella Weaver added 10 points and six rebounds. The Rockets finished the game shooting 35.7 percent (20 of 56) and were hampered by just five assists against their 15 turnovers.

Beyond Tretter’s double-double, Miami received significant contributions from its international duo. De Vries, from Groningen, Netherlands, provided efficient scoring and rim protection. Tamar Singer of Haifa, Israel, filled the stat sheet with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Scalia added 14 points and five rebounds.

The victory continued Miami’s strong season and avenged a regular-season loss to Ohio just a week prior. For Toledo, the defeat ended a season of resilience that saw them battle to a .500 record after a challenging non-conference slate. The game marked the third meeting this season where Miami’s defensive pressure and balanced scoring proved too much for the Rockets to overcome.