The NCAA tournament selection committee cited the Mustangs guard’s expected return as a reason to include them in the field.

March Madness is here as the NCAA Tournament is officially underway with a First Four matchup as Miami (OH) faces SMU on Wednesday, with a spot in the main bracket on the line.

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,

SMU coach Andy Enfield said standout guard B.J. Edwards missed Wednesday's loss to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four because he didn't feel "game-ready" after the team had announced last Friday that he would be available for the tournament.

The Miami RedHawks' swim team Speedo squad distracted an SMU free-throw shooter early in the second half of their First Four game in Dayton.

SMU will be without star guard B.J. Edwards for its First Four matchup against Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Edwards, who is SMU's third-leading scorer, averaging 12.7 points per game,

In 2019, SMU changed its governing language to declare itself independent from the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.

First Four of March Madness continues tonight as Miami Ohio gets chance to prove the doubters wrong against SMU. Plus, Lehigh faces Prairie View A&M.