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The Redhawks of Miami (Ohio) have mastered the art of winning close games. Now, their in-state rival is all that stands in the way of a perfect regular season.
Miami handled business against Ohio when the two met on Feb. 13, winning 90-74, but the Redhawks’ final regular season test comes on the road. Ohio undoubtedly will feel a little extra motivation to end Miami’s undefeated dreams at the last minute.
If the Redhawks can finish the job, they would be the first team to put together an undefeated season since Gonzaga in 2020-21. Don’t expect Miami to be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament like the ‘Zags were, though. Due to a weak non-conference schedule and shaky metrics, the Redhawks’ tournament hopes are still seemingly up in the air as they go for perfection.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio as the Redhawks take aim at an undefeated regular season. Follow along with updates below.
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Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio live updates, highlights from RedHawks’ perfect season bid
All times ET.
8:50 p.m. — Miami (Ohio) is getting ready to tip off and potentially finish off its undefeated season. This will be the final game on the MAC regular season schedule.
7:45 p.m. — The RedHawks will be the No. 1 seed in the MAC tournament regardless of what happens tonight. They have the head-to-head win over Akron, which beat Northern Illinois by 39 tonight to finish 17-1 in the conference.
7:15 p.m. — Stephen A. Smith took a clear stance on the Miami (Ohio) debate early Friday, calling it “insane” that the RedHawks’ status is even being discussed.
“There is no reason on God’s green earth why a team that goes 30-0 in the regular season, only the 4th team in the last 45 years to do so, can’t make a field of 1-of-68. That’s insane.”pic.twitter.com/pEAfXGz1XD
— #19 Barstool RedHawks (@BarstoolMiamiU) March 6, 2026
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Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio start time
- Date: March 6
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
Friday’s game between Miami (Ohio) and Ohio is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET from the Convocation Center in Athens. Ohio. It will be the final game on the MAC regular season schedule before the MAC tournament bracket is finalized.
What channel is Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio on?
Miami (Ohio) hasn’t received many nationally televised games this season, but the Redhawks will be on ESPN 2 when they face Ohio on Friday.
Fans looking to stream the action can do so via the ESPN App.