The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men's basketball team continued their legendary run Tuesday night, topping the Kent State Golden Flashes in a game that stretched into overtime, leaving a trail of records in its wake. In a final score of 107-101, the RedHawks managed to maintain their unblemished record, now standing at 20-0, making history with each win, according to reports from FOX19.
In what could only be described as a nail-biting affair, Miami's Luke Skaljac came in clutch with a layup to even the score at 92-92, merely six seconds before regulation was slated to end. Advancing to overtime, Miami outscored Kent State 15 points to their 9, securing the win and breaking a Mid-American Conference record for the best season start as reported by Sports Illustrated. This heart-stopping performance follows their impressive overtime victory over Buffalo just days prior, last Saturday.
The RedHawks were not only setting conference records but also smashing through their own program's barriers. With yesterday's showdown, they marked an unprecedented 9-0 in road wins, and are enjoying their first time ranked in the Associated Press’s Top 25 since the heyday of 1999, adding a modern twist to their storied history. The team now heads into their next matchup against Massachusetts, no doubt with confidence running high as they approach the game scheduled for January 27th.
Miami's roster has showcased resilience, especially after the loss of point guard Evan Ipsaro, who was averaging 13.9 points per game before a season-ending injury. "We were super composed, and we came together as a group," Suder said, "We've seen everything. We played 19 games. We have a lot of guys that experienced a lot of stuff like that last year, we're just built for the moment," according to a CBS Sports interview with Peter Suder.
