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No. 21 Miami (Ohio) Hits Last-Second Shot to Stay Undefeated
RedHawks rally past Western Michigan in nail-biter to keep perfect season alive
Feb. 28, 2026 at 11:04am
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The No. 21 Miami (Ohio) RedHawks narrowly avoided their first loss of the season, rallying late to defeat Western Michigan 68-67 on a last-second shot to remain the lone unbeaten team in Division I men's college basketball.
Why it matters
Miami (Ohio)'s undefeated start to the season has been a surprise, as the team was not expected to be a national contender. This close victory keeps their perfect record intact and maintains their status as one of the top stories in college basketball so far this year.
The details
Down by one point with just seconds remaining, Miami (Ohio) guard Jamal Perkins hit a contested jumper as time expired to give the RedHawks the victory. The win capped a furious comeback after Western Michigan had led by as many as 12 points in the second half.
- The game was played on Friday, February 28, 2026.
- Miami (Ohio) hit the game-winning shot as time expired.
The players
Jamal Perkins
The guard for Miami (Ohio) who hit the game-winning shot to keep the RedHawks undefeated.
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks
The Division I men's college basketball team that remained undefeated with the last-second victory over Western Michigan.
Western Michigan
The opponent that nearly handed Miami (Ohio) its first loss of the season before the RedHawks' late comeback.
What they’re saying
“We’ve been in close games all year, and our guys just refuse to quit. That’s the mark of a special team.”
— Jack Owens, Head Coach, Miami (Ohio)
What’s next
Miami (Ohio) will look to continue its undefeated season when it hosts Ball State on March 3rd.
The takeaway
Miami (Ohio)'s thrilling last-second win over Western Michigan keeps the RedHawks as the lone unbeaten team remaining in Division I men's college basketball, further cementing their status as one of the surprise stories of the 2025-26 season.
