Miami OH Redhawks edge Ohio Bobcats in Battle of the Bricks

Undefeated Redhawks survive late push from rival Bobcats

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The undefeated and 23rd-ranked Miami OH Redhawks held off a late surge from the Ohio Bobcats to win a close 86-80 contest in the heated "Battle of the Bricks" rivalry game. The Redhawks led for most of the game thanks to their efficient offense, but the scrappy Bobcats kept it close by playing tough interior defense and crashing the offensive glass.

Why it matters

This win keeps Miami OH's perfect season alive as they continue their quest for an NCAA Tournament bid, while the loss is a tough blow for Ohio's postseason hopes in the crowded MAC conference race.

The details

Miami OH's balanced scoring attack was led by guards Brant Byers (18 points), Peter Suder (16 points), and Antwone Woolfolk (14 points), who combined to shoot 60% from the field. Ohio was paced by junior guard Jackson Paveletzke's 16 points and 7 assists, while forward Aidan Hadaway added 12 points and 7 rebounds. The Bobcats kept the game close by limiting Miami's second-chance opportunities and forcing 13 turnovers, but the Redhawks' superior free throw shooting (77.3%) proved to be the difference down the stretch.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Oxford, Ohio.
  • Miami OH improved to 25-0 overall and 12-0 in MAC play with the win.
  • Ohio fell to 13-13 on the season and 7-6 in conference action.

The players

Brant Byers

A senior guard for Miami OH who scored 18 points and shot 40.8% from three-point range this season.

Peter Suder

Miami OH's junior point guard who orchestrates the Redhawks' efficient offense, shooting 55.9% from the field.

Antwone Woolfolk

A senior guard for Miami OH who finishes at 64.3% from the field, ranking 11th nationally in field goal percentage.

Jackson Paveletzke

Ohio's junior guard who leads the team in scoring (16.6 ppg) and assists (127), ranking 54th nationally in assists per game.

Aidan Hadaway

A junior forward for Ohio who contributes 7.5 rebounds per game and is a physical scoring presence around the rim.

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What they’re saying

“This was a classic Battle of the Bricks game - the crowd was electric and both teams left it all on the floor. We knew Ohio would give us their best shot, and they did, but our guys found a way to make the plays down the stretch to get the win.”

— Charlie Coles, Head Coach, Miami OH Redhawks (ESPN)

“I'm proud of the way our guys competed tonight against one of the best teams in the country. We had our chances, but Miami's experience and poise in the closing minutes was the difference. We'll learn from this and keep fighting to make a run in the MAC tournament.”

— Jeff Boals, Head Coach, Ohio Bobcats (Twitter)

What’s next

Miami OH will look to continue their undefeated season when they host the Buffalo Bulls on February 20th. Ohio will try to bounce back at home against the Kent State Golden Flashes on February 17th.

The takeaway

This hard-fought rivalry game showcased the depth and resilience of the Miami OH Redhawks, who withstood a late push from the scrappy Ohio Bobcats to remain undefeated. The win keeps the Redhawks in prime position for an NCAA Tournament bid, while Ohio will need to regroup quickly to stay in the MAC conference race.