RedHawks rally past WMU to stay unbeaten

Miami of Ohio extends season-opening winning streak to 29 games

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Trey Perry scored on a driving layup with a second remaining and No. 21 Miami of Ohio rallied to beat Western Michigan 69-67 on Friday night to extend its season-opening winning streak to 29 games. The RedHawks remain the only undefeated team in Division I men's basketball and added to their school record for wins in a season.

Why it matters

Miami of Ohio's impressive start to the season has them ranked 21st nationally and they are the last remaining undefeated team in Division I men's basketball. Their ability to rally from behind and win close games has been a key factor in their historic run.

The details

Peter Suder scored 18 points for the RedHawks before fouling out, while Almar Atlason added 16 points. Trey Perry finished with 14 points, including the game-winning layup in the final second. Jayden Brewer led Western Michigan with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

  • The RedHawks (16-0 Mid-American Conference) remain the only undefeated team in Division I men's basketball.
  • Miami extended the best start in program history and added to its school record for wins in a season.
  • Miami also boasts the best start and longest win streak in MAC annals.

The players

Trey Perry

Scored the game-winning layup for Miami of Ohio with one second remaining.

Peter Suder

Scored 18 points for Miami of Ohio before fouling out.

Jayden Brewer

Led Western Michigan with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

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What’s next

Miami (Ohio) will host Toledo on Tuesday, while Western Michigan will host Ball State on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Miami of Ohio's ability to rally from behind and win close games has been a key factor in their historic undefeated start to the season, as they remain the last team standing in Division I men's basketball without a loss.