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No. 23 Miami (Ohio) Edges Buffalo to Reach 23-0 and Extend MAC Record

The RedHawks survived a tense road finish despite posting their season-low in points.

Feb 3, 2026; Davidson, North Carolina, USA; Saint Louis Billikens forward Brady Dunlap (11) pulls up for a three point basket attempt guarded by Davidson Wildcats guard Roberts Blums (45) during the second half at McKillop Court at John M. Belk Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Feb 3, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Sam Lewis (5) dribbles the ball while Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Feb 3, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) shoots the ball against Xavier Musketeers forward Filip Borovicanin (4) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Feb 3, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket as Boston College Eagles forward Aiden Shaw (23) defends during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Miami won 73-71 at Buffalo after nine lead changes and four ties, with the Bulls’ last-second 3-point try bouncing off the rim.
  • Luke Skaljac led the RedHawks with a career-high 19 points, with Brant Byers adding 11 and Peter Suder contributing 10 points and eight assists.
  • The 73-point total marked Miami’s fewest this season after entering the night leading Division I in scoring at 93.7 points per game.
  • Miami and Arizona remain the only unbeaten Division I teams, and Miami’s No. 23 ranking is its highest since November 1998.
  • Buffalo fell to 14-9 (4-7 MAC) with a seventh loss in eight games after a 13-2 start, as Miami turns to an away date at Marshall on Saturday.