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The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday night.
No. 19 The RedHawks defeated the Toledo Rockets, 74-72, to improve to 30-0 and clinch at least a share of the Mid-American Conference regular-season title. Miami is the only undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball and has the best start and longest winning streak in conference history.
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Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder, center, and the team celebrate the regular season trophy at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
The team celebrated with the regular season trophy as confetti fell onto the field in the arena.
“That’s the beauty of basketball: When you have fun with the right group of guys, you can be unbeatable,” Miami star Peter Suder told reporters via the school’s website.
“It’s a surreal moment, obviously,” he added, reflecting on his family and the support he’s received throughout his collegiate career. “They’ve been with me through it all and I’m just super happy that they were there tonight and soaked in the moment as well.”
Miami (OH) guard Luke Skaljac reacts after making a 3-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Suder had 19 points in the win and is averaging 14.8 points per game this season.
The RedHawks had to dig deep to hold on to Toledo.
The Rockets cut the deficit to one on four separate occasions. Toledo’s Austin Parks had a good opportunity to put the team ahead, but Miami’s Eian Elmer blocked him at the rim. Toledo trailed by two points and had the ball with 13 seconds left, but a costly turnover sealed the win for Miami.
Miami completed its first season sweep of Toledo since the 1996-97 season and is riding a three-game winning streak against the Rockets after losing 22 straight from 2012-24.
Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder, center, raises the regular season trophy with teammates at the conclusion of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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The RedHawks finish the regular season on the road against the Ohio Bobcats on Friday night.
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