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- How the finish unfolded: last-second drama in hostile gym
- Standout performances that shaped the game
- Turning points and momentum swings
- What the win means for Miami’s NCAA profile
- Remaining regular-season tests and schedule notes
- Video and social reaction
- Related college basketball headlines to watch
Miami (OH) survived a tense finish in Kalamazoo, edging Western Michigan 69-67 on a last-second layup to stay perfect. The RedHawks rallied from a second-half deficit and relied on timely defense and clutch offense to move to 29-0 and keep an unbeaten regular season within reach.
How the finish unfolded: last-second drama in hostile gym
Western Michigan led early and kept pressure on Miami through most of the second half. The Broncos built a six-point cushion in the opening minutes and closed the first half on a 7-0 run.
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Miami chipped away late. With the clock winding down, Trey Perry converted a driving layup in the final second that proved decisive. The scoreboard read 69-67 when the buzzer sounded, preserving the RedHawks’ unblemished record.
Standout performances that shaped the game
- Trey Perry: Finished with 14 points and drilled the game-winning bucket on high-percentage attack in the lane.
- Almar Atlason: Scored 16 points, including a 12-point burst after halftime. His four-point play with 3:26 left sparked Miami’s comeback.
- Peter Suder (Western Michigan): Tallied 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting before fouling out with 7:03 remaining.
Turning points and momentum swings
Miami’s rally began after surviving a stretch of adversity. The RedHawks lost their starting point guard, Luke Skaljac, to injury earlier in the game. The absence forced lineup adjustments and placed more responsibility on perimeter scorers.
The game tilted when Suder fouled out while Western Michigan led 57-50. That exit left the Broncos shorthanded, and Miami seized the moment by tightening its defense and converting key possessions down the stretch.
What the win means for Miami’s NCAA profile
The victory avoided a damaging Quad 4 blemish and helped preserve Miami’s at-large case should it need one. Despite questions about a light non-conference slate, the RedHawks remain the nation’s last unbeaten team.
At 29-0, Miami has positioned itself as a rare national story this season. The program now chases a milestone not seen since Gonzaga finished the regular season unbeaten in 2021.
Remaining regular-season tests and schedule notes
Miami wraps the regular season with two league games that carry both rivalry and resume value:
- March 3 — Home vs. Toledo (15-13)
- March 6 — At Ohio (15-13)
Both opponents will have postseason implications for the MAC standings. Miami needs two more wins to complete an undefeated regular slate.
Video and social reaction
Highlights of the final play circulated widely on social platforms. Networks and fans posted clips that captured the game-winner and the celebration that followed.
Those short video bursts amplified national attention on Miami as the late-game sequence replayed across feeds.
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