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The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team continued its perfect start to the season on Tuesday evening.
The No. 19 RedHawks beat the Toledo Rockets, 74-72, improving to 30-0 and clinching at least a share of the Mid-American Conference regular season title. Miami is the only undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball and boasts the best start and longest winning streak in conference history.
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Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder, center, and team celebrate the regular season trophy at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
The team celebrated with the regular season trophy as confetti fell onto the arena field.
“That’s the beauty of basketball: When you have fun with the right group of guys, you can become unbeatable,” Miami star Peter Suder told reporters, via the school’s website.
“It’s obviously a surreal moment,” he added, reflecting on his family and the support he received throughout his college career. “They’ve been with me through all of this, and I’m just super happy that they’re here tonight and soaking in this moment as well.”
Miami (OH) guard Luke Skaljac reacts after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Suder had 19 points in the win and is averaging 14.8 points per game this season.
The RedHawks had to dig deep to hang with Toledo.
The Rockets cut the deficit to one on four occasions. Toledo’s Austin Parks had a good chance to put the team ahead, but Miami’s Eian Elmer blocked him at the rim. Toledo trailed by two points and had the ball with 13 seconds remaining, but a costly turnover sealed Miami’s victory.
Miami completed its first sweep of Toledo since the 1996-97 season and is now on a three-game winning streak against the Rockets after losing 22 straight between 2012 and 2024.
Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder, center, lifts the regular season trophy with teammates at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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The RedHawks will finish the regular season on the road against the Ohio Bobcats Friday night.
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