US EditionMiami RedHawks 'Proved Doubters Wrong' with First Four Win over SMU
- On March 18, 2026, the Miami RedHawks defeated SMU 89-79 at UD Arena in Dayton to advance in the NCAA Tournament, winning their First Four game.
- The RedHawks entered the NCAA field as the final at-large selection after finishing 31-0 but losing early in the Mid-American Conference tournament, prompting some critics to question their bid.
- Miami's offense relied on heavy perimeter looks, attempting 41 of 64 shots from three and making 16, while Eian Elmer scored 23 points with six 3-pointers and Brant Byers and Luke Skaljac added 19 and 17 points.
- Advancing to the field of 64, Miami will face Tennessee at 4:25 p.m. on March 20 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, their first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years.
- Coach Travis Steele said the victory should bring respect for mid-majors as Elmer said, 'We’re not really focused on proving whether we belong, honestly,' and Skaljac called it 'That’s like some March magic'.
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Miami University takes down SMU in NCAA Tournament First Four game in Dayton
Eian Elmer scored 23 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.Elmer went 6 of 9 from 3-point range as the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1), undefeated during the regular season, advanced in the Midwest Region to play No. 6 seed Tennessee.Brant Byers added 19 points, including four 3s, and Luke Skaljac had 17 points for Miami, making its first NCAA Tournament appearan…
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