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No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallies past Western Michigan 69-67 to remain the only unbeaten Division I team
Trey Perry scored the game-winning layup with one second left to extend Miami's perfect start to 29-0.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late deficit to beat Western Michigan 69-67 on Friday night, extending the RedHawks' perfect start to the season to 29-0. Trey Perry scored the game-winning layup with just one second remaining to keep Miami as the only undefeated team in Division I men's basketball.
Why it matters
Miami's historic start is the best in program history and the longest winning streak in Mid-American Conference annals. The RedHawks have proven they can win close games, rallying from an eight-point second-half deficit to remain the lone unbeaten team in Division I.
The details
Peter Suder scored a team-high 18 points for Miami before fouling out, while Almar Atlason added 16 points. Trey Perry finished with 14 points, including the game-winning layup in the final seconds. Jayden Brewer led Western Michigan with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Justice Williams and EJ Ryans each scored 14 points for the Broncos.
- Miami (Ohio) extended its season-opening winning streak to 29 games.
- The RedHawks remain the only undefeated team in Division I men's basketball.
The players
Trey Perry
The Miami (Ohio) guard scored the game-winning layup with one second remaining to keep the RedHawks undefeated.
Peter Suder
The Miami (Ohio) player scored a team-high 18 points before fouling out late in the game.
Jayden Brewer
The Western Michigan player led all scorers with 19 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
What’s next
Miami (Ohio) will host Toledo on Tuesday as they look to extend their perfect start, while Western Michigan will host Ball State on the same day.
The takeaway
Miami (Ohio)'s historic 29-0 start to the season has them as the last remaining undefeated team in Division I men's basketball. The RedHawks have proven they can win close games, rallying from late deficits to maintain their perfect record and set new program and conference records.
