Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Make History with 30-0 Start, Clinch MAC Title

OXFORD, Ohio – The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks extended their remarkable season with a hard-fought 74-72 victory over Toledo on Tuesday night, achieving a 30-0 record and securing their first Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular-season title since 2004-05 ESPN.

RedHawks Join Elite Company

Miami (Ohio) is now the fourth team in the last 35 years to initiate a season with a 30-0 record, joining Wichita State (2013-14), Kentucky (2014-15), and Gonzaga (2020-21) Sporting News. The RedHawks remain the only undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball.

Game Highlights

Peter Suder led Miami with 19 points, while Antwone Woolfolk contributed 14 points. Brant Byers added 13, and Luke Skaljac chipped in with 12. The RedHawks’ home winning streak now stands at 31 games, matching Duke for the longest in the nation ESPN.

Toledo, led by Leroy Blyden Jr.’s 21 points and 13 from Sonny Wilson, put up a strong fight, cutting the deficit to one point on multiple occasions. A crucial defensive play by Miami’s Eian Elmer, who blocked an Austin Parks drive and followed with a 3-pointer, helped maintain the RedHawks’ lead ESPN.

Close Contest and Record-Breaking Season

The game was tightly contested, marking Miami’s seventh victory decided by three points or fewer this season USA Today. Miami secured a season sweep of Toledo, their first since the 1996-97 season, and have won three consecutive games against the Rockets after a 22-game losing streak from 2012 to 2024 ESPN.

What’s Next?

The RedHawks (17-0 in MAC play) will look to complete a perfect regular season with a game at Ohio on Friday. They will then enter the MAC tournament with a historic 30-0 record, aiming for a deep run in March Madness Sporting News.