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MAC Fines Miami (Ohio) Coach Travis Steele, Requires Repayment for Damaged Equipment After Halftime Outburst

The unbeaten RedHawks enter March with the MAC Tournament set to determine their automatic NCAA berth.

Overview

  • Conference officials issued a $2,500 fine after ruling Steele’s halftime conduct at Western Michigan violated the MAC sportsmanship policy.
  • Steele must reimburse for damaged audio gear; arena DJ Charles Welch estimated nearly $3,000 in losses from broken speakers and turntables.
  • Welch said Steele called to apologize and that Miami is arranging reimbursement for the equipment.
  • Steele was assessed a technical foul while heading to the locker room after arguing with officials and shoving a speaker.
  • Miami (Ohio) rallied to win 69-67 to reach 29-0 and is ranked No. 19 in the AP Top 25 as March begins.