No. 19 Miami (Ohio) Completes Perfect Regular Season with OT Win Over Ohio

RedHawks overcome late Ohio comeback to finish 31-0 and become the fourth team this century to enter their conference tournament undefeated.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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No. 19 Miami (Ohio) completed the first undefeated regular season in Mid-American Conference history with a wild 110-108 overtime victory over host Ohio on Friday night. Eian Elmer scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Trey Perry added 21 off the bench for the RedHawks, who improved to 31-0 overall and 18-0 in MAC play. Jackson Paveletzke had a career-high 37 points and Javan Simmons scored 30 for Ohio, which rallied from a late double-digit deficit to force overtime before ultimately falling short.

Why it matters

Miami's perfect regular season is a remarkable accomplishment, as the RedHawks join an exclusive club of teams this century to enter their conference tournament undefeated. The win also extends Miami's dominance over Ohio, as the RedHawks snapped the Bobcats' 14-game home winning streak in the rivalry.

The details

Miami built a double-digit lead in the second half, but Ohio stormed back, tying the game at 100-100 on a Javan Simmons dunk with 40.8 seconds left in regulation. The teams traded baskets in overtime before Miami sealed the win at the free throw line in the final seconds.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • Miami completed the first undefeated regular season in Mid-American Conference history.

The players

Eian Elmer

The star forward for No. 19 Miami (Ohio) who scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win.

Trey Perry

The key reserve who added 21 points off the bench for Miami.

Jackson Paveletzke

The Ohio guard who scored a career-high 37 points in the losing effort.

Javan Simmons

The Ohio forward who scored 30 points and had a key dunk to tie the game late in regulation.

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What they’re saying

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Miami's perfect regular season is a remarkable achievement, as the RedHawks become just the fourth team this century to enter their conference tournament undefeated. The win also extends Miami's dominance over Ohio, underscoring the program's status as a mid-major power.