No. 21 Miami (Ohio) Edges Western Michigan on Trey Perry's Last-Second Layup

RedHawks remain unbeaten with 69-67 victory over Broncos

Feb. 28, 2026 at 7:10am

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Trey Perry made a go-ahead layup with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 21 Miami (Ohio) to a 69-67 victory over Western Michigan on Friday in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Justice Williams had tied the game for the Broncos with a jumper in the final seconds, but Perry used his body to drive for the winning basket, keeping the RedHawks undefeated at 29-0 on the season.

Why it matters

Miami (Ohio) is the last remaining unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, and this close victory over a conference rival keeps their perfect season intact. The game also featured some drama, with Miami head coach Travis Steele receiving a technical foul for verbally abusing officials at halftime.

The details

Miami's Peter Suder scored a team-high 18 points before fouling out, while Trey Perry added 14 points in his first start of the season. For Western Michigan, Jayden Brewer had a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Justice Williams and EJ Ryans each scored 14 points. The Broncos led by as many as nine points in the second half, but Miami rallied to tie it at 63-63 before Perry's game-winning layup.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 28, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  • Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan previously met on January 6, 2026, with the RedHawks winning 87-76.

The players

Trey Perry

A player for Miami (Ohio) who made the game-winning layup with 0.4 seconds remaining.

Travis Steele

The head coach of Miami (Ohio) who received a technical foul for verbally abusing officials at halftime.

Jayden Brewer

A player for Western Michigan who recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Justice Williams

A player for Western Michigan who scored 14 points, including a jumper to tie the game late.

EJ Ryans

A player for Western Michigan who scored 14 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This close victory keeps Miami (Ohio)'s perfect season alive, as they remain the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball. The game also featured some drama with the head coach's technical foul, adding to the intensity of the conference rivalry between the RedHawks and Broncos.