Miami (Ohio) basketball head coach Travis Steele said that he was excited for Dayton because it was a de facto home game for them.

It's the game everyone wants to see, and Miami University looks to prove it's more than just a big record in the First Four game against SMU. Here's the CFN preview and prediction.

After a historic season that saw the team put up an undefeated record, Miami University is set to play in the 2026 March Madness tournament.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The debate is over. The Miami RedHawks have made the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, their first appearance since 2007. However, Miami will have to play SMU in the First Four round for the No.

It's Miami RedHawks vs. SMU Mustangs in March Madness bracket. Here's our prediction for the 2026 NCAA tournament basketball game.

What time does Tennessee basketball play Miami (Ohio) or SMU in March Madness Round of 64? Time, date, TV for 2026 NCAA Tournament opener.

But winning 31 games matters. Miami finished 37th in WAB despite not accumulating one Quad 1 victory, mostly due to away game domination. Miami (Ohio) beat teams like Air Force, UNC Asheville, Eastern Kentucky and Wright State on the road in non-conference play. It finished with 14 road wins alone this season.

With Louisville basketball's loss to Miami in the ACC Tournament, it's all eyes on Mikel Brown Jr. as Pat Kelsey's Cardinals prep for March Madness.