Overview
- Miami enters at 29-0 and 16-0 in the MAC, hosting a Toledo team on a three-game winning streak after an 87-73 Miami win in their first meeting.
- Only 14 Division I teams have ever reached 30-0, and Miami is one of just four programs since 2000 to hit March unbeaten, per ESPN.
- The RedHawks survived Western Michigan 69-67 on Feb. 27 on freshman Trey Perry’s last-second layup after trailing by nine late.
- Miami continues to manage backcourt injuries with starter Evan Ipsaro out for the season (torn ACL) and assists leader Luke Skaljac held out last game with a wrist issue that the coach described as minor.
- Head coach Travis Steele drew a technical and apologized for losing his composure at Western Michigan, while the university’s board unanimously approved a $242 million arena at Cook Field despite objections to the site.