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March Madness 2026: Here’s Where the First Two Rounds of Games Will Be Played

On Wednesday, March 18, the Miami RedHawks will face 11-seeded Southern Methodist University in the NCAA Tournament's First Four at UD Arena, marking the school's 18th March Madness appearance.
Led by head coach Travis Steele, Miami University men's basketball completed a 31-0 regular season, securing the program's first Mid-American Conference title in 21 years as the 25th team ever to finish undefeated.
Selection committee chair Keith Gill ranked Miami last among 37 at-large teams due to the RedHawks' weak strength of schedule, though forward Eian Elmer countered, "I think it's hard to leave a team that's 31-0 in a regular season out."
BetMGM Sportsbook lists Miami as an 8.5-point underdog against SMU and a 2000-1 long shot to win the national championship despite the undefeated regular season.
Following the First Four games, the full tournament bracket begins Thursday and Friday, with the national championship set for April 6 in Indianapolis, where the RedHawks aim to extend their historic run.

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