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Miami RedHawks Face Ohio Bobcats in Sold-Out Battle of the Bricks
The undefeated Miami RedHawks basketball team takes on their rival Ohio Bobcats in a nationally televised Mid-American Conference showdown.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The No. 23 Miami RedHawks, the last undefeated team in men's college basketball, will put their perfect 24-0 record on the line when they host the Ohio Bobcats in the highly anticipated Battle of the Bricks rivalry game on Friday, February 13th. The game will be played in front of a sold-out crowd at Millett Hall and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, marking the first time a Mid-American Conference game has appeared on the network's flagship station since 1998.
Why it matters
This matchup between the two Ohio rivals is a marquee event in the Mid-American Conference, with the undefeated RedHawks looking to solidify their status as a national title contender and the Bobcats hoping to hand them their first loss of the season. The game will showcase the talent and competitiveness of the MAC, which has historically been overshadowed by the power conferences.
The details
The Miami-Ohio game will tip off at 9 p.m. EST on February 13th, following the conclusion of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. ESPN will provide the national broadcast, with Eric Rothman handling play-by-play duties and Mark Adams serving as the analyst. This will be the RedHawks' third national television appearance of the season, after previous games on ESPNU and CBS Sports Network.
- The Miami-Ohio game will tip off at 9 p.m. EST on February 13, 2026.
- The game will be played at a sold-out Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio.
The players
Miami RedHawks
The Miami RedHawks are the men's basketball team of Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio. They are currently ranked No. 23 in the nation and are the last remaining undefeated team in Division I college basketball.
Ohio Bobcats
The Ohio Bobcats are the men's basketball team of Ohio University, located in Athens, Ohio. They are a longtime rival of the Miami RedHawks and will be looking to hand the undefeated RedHawks their first loss of the season.
What’s next
The winner of the Miami-Ohio game will take a significant step towards securing the Mid-American Conference regular season title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated Battle of the Bricks rivalry game between the undefeated Miami RedHawks and the Ohio Bobcats will showcase the talent and competitiveness of the Mid-American Conference, which has historically been overlooked on the national stage. The game's national television audience on ESPN will provide a valuable opportunity for the MAC to gain more exposure and recognition.
