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Oxford Today
By the People, for the People
No. 19 Miami (Ohio) Holds Off Toledo in Home Finale
RedHawks remain nation's only unbeaten team with narrow 74-72 victory
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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In a close Mid-American Conference matchup, No. 19 Miami (Ohio) survived a late scare from Toledo to win 74-72 and remain the only unbeaten team in the nation. Peter Suder scored 19 points and Brant Byers added 13 for the RedHawks, who overcame 15 turnovers to hold off a Toledo team that outscored them 48-26 in the paint and 17-7 in points off turnovers.
Why it matters
Miami's victory keeps them undefeated on the season and maintains their position as the last remaining unbeaten team in the country. The close win also highlights the RedHawks' ability to grind out tough conference victories, even when facing challenges like a significant disparity in points in the paint.
The details
Despite leading wire-to-wire, Miami (30-0, 17-0 MAC) had to fend off several Toledo rallies. The Rockets closed the gap to one point on four separate occasions, but the RedHawks made key plays down the stretch to preserve the victory. A late layup by Antwone Woolfolk and a defensive stop in the final seconds sealed the win for Miami.
- The game took place on Tuesday night in Oxford, Ohio.
- Miami finished the regular season with a perfect 16-0 record at home, extending their home winning streak to 31 games.
The players
Peter Suder
A key player for Miami (Ohio), scoring 19 points in the victory.
Brant Byers
Contributed 13 points for the RedHawks in the win.
Leroy Blyden Jr.
Led Toledo with 21 points in the losing effort.
Sonny Wilson
Added 13 points for Toledo in the close defeat.
Antwone Woolfolk
Scored 14 points for Miami (Ohio) and made a crucial late layup to help secure the victory.
What’s next
Miami (Ohio) will look to complete an undefeated regular season when they take on rival Ohio University in their final game on Saturday.
The takeaway
Miami's ability to grind out a victory against a tough conference opponent, despite facing challenges like a significant disparity in points in the paint, demonstrates the RedHawks' resilience and composure as they pursue a perfect season and a potential deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
