No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late deficit to beat Western Michigan 69-67 on a last-second layup by Trey Perry, extending its season-opening win streak to 29 games and keeping the RedHawks as the only undefeated Division I team.
No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late nine-point hole to edge Western Michigan 69-67 on Trey Perry’s driving layup with 0:04 left, preserving the RedHawks’ 29-0 start and lone unbeaten status in Division I. Peter Suder led Miami with 18 points; Jayden Brewer paced WMU with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Indiana Hoosiers secured a 76-57 win over Miami (OH) RedHawks, but persistent issues like turnovers and defensive lapses remain a concern. Indiana turned the ball over on nearly 24% of possessions, with more turnovers than assists. Defensive breakdowns allowed Miami to capitalize on open 3-pointers. Despite these issues, Indiana's size advantage was evident, with Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo leading in scoring and rebounds. Myles Rice also contributed significantly, though turnovers were a problem. Indiana needs to improve these areas before facing tougher Big Ten competition.