Miami RedHawks Remain Undefeated with Win Over Massachusetts

No. 22 RedHawks improve to 26-0 on the season with close victory over Minutemen

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Miami RedHawks, ranked No. 22 in the nation, kept their undefeated season alive with an 86-77 road win over the Massachusetts Minutemen. The final margin of 9 points was nearly the RedHawks' largest lead of the night, indicating a closely contested matchup between the two teams.

Why it matters

The RedHawks' undefeated start to the season has them in contention for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Maintaining their perfect record against a tough conference opponent like Massachusetts is an important milestone as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The RedHawks led for most of the game, but the Minutemen kept the contest close throughout. Miami was able to pull away late and secure the 9-point victory, improving their season record to 26-0.

  • The game was played on February 18, 2026.

The players

Miami RedHawks

The Miami University men's basketball team, currently ranked No. 22 in the nation with a 26-0 record.

Massachusetts Minutemen

The University of Massachusetts Amherst men's basketball team, who played host to the RedHawks.

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The takeaway

The RedHawks' ability to grind out a close victory on the road against a tough conference opponent demonstrates their resilience and commitment to an undefeated season. As they continue their historic run, all eyes will be on Miami to see if they can complete a perfect regular season and make a deep postseason push.