No. 23 Miami (Ohio) Remains Unbeaten with 90-74 Win Over Ohio

The RedHawks improve to 25-0 on the season, the best start in the nation.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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No. 23 Miami (Ohio) remained the only unbeaten team in the country with a 90-74 victory over archrival Ohio on Friday. Brant Byers scored 21 points and Peter Suder added 20 for the RedHawks, who led for the majority of the game and never trailed after the opening minutes. Miami shot 51.7% from the field and extended its home winning streak to a school-record 29 games in front of a record crowd of 10,640 at Millett Hall.

Why it matters

Miami's undefeated start to the season has been one of the biggest stories in college basketball this year. The RedHawks have already set Mid-American Conference records for best start and longest winning streak, and a win over their rival Ohio keeps them on track to potentially finish the regular season without a loss.

The details

Miami took the lead for good early in the first half and built a double-digit advantage by halftime. The RedHawks continued to pull away in the second half, using a 9-2 run midway through the period to go up by 17 points. Ohio was unable to mount a serious comeback, as Miami cruised to the 16-point victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Miami's 25-game winning streak to start the season is the longest in the country since Gonzaga went 31-0 before losing in the 2020-21 national championship game.

The players

Brant Byers

A key player for Miami (Ohio), scoring 21 points in the win.

Peter Suder

Contributed 20 points to Miami's offensive effort.

Jackson Paveletzke

Led Ohio with 22 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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 undefeated start to the season has been one of the most impressive feats in college basketball this year. The RedHawks have proven they can win at home in front of large crowds, and their ability to pull away from opponents like Ohio shows they have the talent and depth to potentially finish the regular season without a loss.