Miami Ohio takes down SMU in 1st 4
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Eian Elmer scored 23 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks look to put some respect on their name as they face the SMU Mustangs tonight in the 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four play-in, despite an impressive 31-1 season for the ‘Hawks. The tip is scheduled for Wednesday,
Miami (OH) has a fan in former Oakland star Jack Gohlke after winning in the First Four against SMU on Wednesday.
Miami Ohio hopes to prove doubters wrong in tonight's First Four. SMU is hoping to get BJ Edwards back from injury. Who advances in March Madness?
Miami (OH) coach Travis Steele did not mince his words when he was asked about their entry to the NCAA Tournament.
Miami RedHawks guard Eian Elmer, a former Taft High School standout, joined the 1,000-point club during a huge first half against SMU.
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