Miami defeats Kent State in record-breaking overtime thriller

OXFORD, Ohio (WXIX) – In a record-breaking game, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes in overtime 107-101 Tuesday night.

With this victory, the undefeated team improved to 20-0, setting a new record for the best start to a season in Mid-American Conference history.

Miami’s Luke Skaljac’s clutch layup with just six seconds left forced the game into overtime at 92-92.(FOX19 NOW)

Miami led 48-34 at halftime, but Kent State rallied to take a 92-88 lead with under a minute left.

Miami’s Luke Skaljac’s clutch layup with just six seconds left forced the game into overtime at 92-92.

The RedHawks scored 15 points in overtime for the win.

Earlier this week, Miami ranked in the Associated Press’s Top 25 for the first time since 1999.

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Miami is now 8-0 to start conference play for the first time since the 1994-95 season.

They set a new program record for the most consecutive road wins overall (9-0).

Tuesday’s win also marked the second straight overtime win for the RedHawks, who defeated Buffalo 105-102 on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Next, Miami faces Massachusetts on Jan. 27.

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