Miami (Ohio) Stays Unbeaten with Buzzer-Beating Win

RedHawks survive scare from Western Michigan to improve to 29-0 on the season.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The No. 21 Miami (Ohio) RedHawks managed to stay unbeaten on Friday night with a 67-65, buzzer-beating win over Western Michigan. The victory improved the RedHawks to a perfect 29-0 on the season, but it was a closer game than many expected against a struggling Western Michigan team.

Why it matters

While the win keeps Miami (Ohio) undefeated, the close call against a sub-par opponent raises questions about the team's true strength and ability to make a deep run in the postseason. As the only remaining unbeaten team in men's basketball, the RedHawks need to keep winning convincingly to build a strong resume for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Miami (Ohio) entered the game as a heavy favorite against Western Michigan, which had just a 4-11 conference record. However, the game came down to the wire, with Trey Perry hitting a buzzer-beater to give the RedHawks the 67-65 victory. This was the type of close game that the RedHawks have largely avoided this season, as five of their previous wins had been by at least 10 points.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Trey Perry

The Miami (Ohio) player who hit the game-winning buzzer-beater to keep the RedHawks undefeated.

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

The Division I men's basketball team that is currently 29-0 on the season and the only remaining unbeaten team in the country.

Western Michigan

The opponent that gave Miami (Ohio) a scare, entering the game with just a 4-11 conference record.

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What’s next

The RedHawks will look to complete a perfect regular season with two more wins. Their next game is on March 3rd against Bowling Green.

The takeaway

While Miami (Ohio) remains undefeated, the close call against a struggling Western Michigan team raises concerns about the RedHawks' ability to make a deep run in the postseason. As the only remaining unbeaten team, they will need to keep winning convincingly to build a strong NCAA Tournament resume.