Miami (OH) Remains Unbeaten, Poised for No. 1 Seed

Redhawks reach 28-0 record, joining elite company in NCAA tournament history

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:04pm

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The Miami (OH) Redhawks men's basketball team has continued its historic undefeated season, notching their 28th win and cementing their status as a top contender for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Redhawks are just the seventh team in the 64-team tournament era to reach 28-0, joining the likes of UNLV, Illinois, Wichita State, Kentucky, Gonzaga, and 2021's undefeated squad.

Why it matters

Miami (OH)'s remarkable run has put them in rare company, with four of the previous six 28-0 teams making the Final Four and three playing in the national title game. As the only remaining undefeated team this season, the Redhawks have a chance to cement their legacy as one of the best mid-major programs in recent memory with a deep tournament run.

The details

The Redhawks, led by fourth-year head coach Travis Steele, have been paced by a balanced scoring attack featuring sophomore guard Brant Byers (14.6 ppg), junior guard Eian Elmer (6.0 rpg), and sophomore guard Luke Skaljac (4.8 apg). After their latest victory over Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH) will look to close out the regular season with wins over Western Michigan, Toledo, and Ohio before setting their sights on the NCAA tournament.

  • On Tuesday, Miami (OH) notched its 28th win of the season, 74-64 over Eastern Michigan.
  • On Friday, the Redhawks will play Western Michigan on the road.
  • Next Tuesday, they will be back at home to play against the University of Toledo.
  • The Redhawks will close out the season against the University of Ohio on Mar. 6.

The players

Travis Steele

The fourth-year head coach of the Miami (OH) Redhawks men's basketball team.

Brant Byers

The sophomore guard who is the leading scorer for the Miami (OH) Redhawks, averaging 14.6 points per game.

Eian Elmer

The junior guard who is the leading rebounder for the Miami (OH) Redhawks, averaging 6.0 rebounds per game.

Luke Skaljac

The sophomore guard who is the leader in assists for the Miami (OH) Redhawks, averaging 4.8 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“Miami (OH) basketball could be on the cusp of securing a No.1 seed in the NCAA tournament as they remain unbeaten.”

— Zachary Draves, Author

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