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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks wing Brant Byers (22) hits a shot from three point range in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks wing Brant Byers (22) hits a shot from three point range in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Trey Perry (1) makes a shot from three point range in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Toledo Rockets guard Leroy Blyden Jr. (2) blocks an attempted layup by Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Justin Kirby (6) in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Luke Skaljac (3) and Toledo Rockets guard Sonny Wilson (3) battle for possession of the ball in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Toledo Rockets guard Jr. Will James (11), Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Justin Kirby (6) and Toledo Rockets center Austin Parks (25) reach out to the ball for a rebound in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Antwone Woolfolk (13) hits a layup in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks fans react in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
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Miami Redhawks men’s basketball vs. Toledo Rockets, March 3 | Photos
Miami (OH) RedHawks head coach Travis Steele communicates with players in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Miami Redhawks and Toledo Rockets, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, Oh.
On a rainy night in Oxford, Ohio, a packed Millett Hall watched the history books be rewritten once again. It didn’t come easily, but it came when Miami outlasted Toledo 74-72.
With just 24 seconds remaining, Toledo banged in a layup to cut the lead to just 2 points. Toledo had pulled within a score four other times, and each time the RedHawks found a response to the Rockets surge.
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This time, Toledo had the ball with a chance to win the game as the clock expired. For the second time in as many games, the RedHawks needed a last-second savior.
Tuesday, it was Luke Skaljac. With everything on the line, he poked the ball loose and dove on top for a game-sealing steal with 0.1 seconds remaining.
For the first time in 21 years, the Miami RedHawks are regular-season champions of the Mid-American Conference. The Miami RedHawks clinched the conference crown with the victory in the home finale against Toledo.
The win also closes out a perfect home record as Miami won all 17 contests in Millett Hall this season. They’ll take their 31-game home winning streak, tied for the longest in the nation with Duke, into next season.
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Miami becomes just the 15th team in men’s Division I history to reach 30-0 in a season. The last team to accomplish that, 2020-21 Gonzaga, reached the national title game.
Read on to see how the Miami RedHawks stayed on top of the college basketball world and cut down the nets with a win over Toledo.
Miami survives | Miami 74, Toledo 72 FINAL
Luke Skaljac came away with the game ending steal. Miami survives another nail-biter!
Toledo withing striking distance under two minutes | Miami 72, Toledo 68
Toledo refuses to go away quietly. They have the ball down only 4 points. Miami has had opportunities slip through its fingers over the past few possessions, hitting just 1 of its last 8 shots.
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Miami holding Toledo at bay | Miami 68, Toledo 62 4:18 1H
The RedHawks are trying their best to deliver a kill-shot, but Toledo keeps hanging around. An Antwone Woolkfolk 3-pointer nearly tore the roof off Millett Hall just moments ago.
Miami RedHawks trying to pull away from Toledo | Miami 54, Toledo 45
After Toledo once again cut the lead to a single point, Miami turned on the jets. Led by Brant Byers and Peter Suder’s long-range buckets the RedHawks ignited a 10-2 run over three minutes. Byers joined Suder in double-figures: Suder has 17 points, Byers has 11.
Miami’s Suder dueling Toledo’s Blyden Jr. | Miami 44, Toledo 41
The second half is quickly shaping up to be a senior vs. freshman battle. Toledo’s freshman guard Leroy Blyden Jr. has hit four of his last five, but so has Miami senior Peter Suder. No separation yet in the half for the RedHawks.
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Peter Suder takes over to stabilize Miami halftime lead over Toledo, 40-35
Heading into the final two minutes of the half, Toledo had all the momentum. Facing down a 12-0 Rockets run, senior Peter Suder decided he would take over for Miami. He scored 6 points over the final two minutes, including a last-second layup to take a 5-point lead into the locker room.
Suder’s scoring burst makes him Miami’s leading scorer with 12 points on 4-6 shooting. He’s the only RedHawk in double figures, with Brant Byers having 8 and Luke Skaljac adding 7. Toledo has been paced by Leroy Blyden Jr., who has 11 points on 5-9 shooting.
Toledo storms back as Miami goes cold | Miami 31, Toledo 30 2:33 1H
The RedHawks have gone ice cold over the past five minutes. Miami hasn’t scored in 5:10, allowing Toledo to go on an extended 12-0 run to cut the lead to just 1 point. Miami’s offense just isn’t moving as efficiently as it usually does, as the RedHawks have resorted to more 1-on-1 action than their norm.
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Luke Skaljac heads to bench holding wrist | Miami 31, Toledo 20 7:16 1H
The RedHawks have held steady over the last four minutes of action, but the big source of concern is Luke Skaljac’s health. He currently leads the Redhawks with 7 points, but just walked to the bench holding his left wrist. His right wrist was the one that held him out of the previous game. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.
Miami RedHawks lighting it up early vs Toledo | Miami 20, Toledo 10 11:52 1H
After hitting just four 3-pointers in the entirety of the Western Michigan game, Miami has already splashed four triples tonight. Brant Byers hit the latest, pulling up from the Miami logo. While the RedHawks have gotten off to a 4-8 start from deep, Toledo has missed its first seven 3-pointers.
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Miami basketball off to hot start vs Toledo | Miami 11, Toledo 2 15:40 1H
The RedHawks have jumped out in front of the Rockets quickly in Millett Hall. Miami is on a 7-0 run into the first media timeout, turning two steals and a block into quick offense. Five RedHawks have already scored in the first four minutes of the game.
Miami, Toledo starting lineups
With Luke Skaljac good to go against the Rockets, Miami will return to a familiar starting lineup: Luke Skaljac, Eian Elmer, Peter Suder, Antwone Woolfolk, and Brant Byers. Toledo will roll out a starting lineup of Leroy Blyden Jr., Sonny Wilson, Mynor Strong, Sean Craig, and Austin Parks.
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Miami RedHawks, MAC standings
The undefeated Miami RedHawks are 29-0 overall and 16-0 in Mid-American Conference play. A RedHawks win tonight would lock up at least a share of the MAC regular season title, Miami’s first since the 2004-2005 season. Here’s where how the conference standings sit as of March 2:
Miami RedHawks 29-0 (16-0)
Bowling Green 17-13 (8-9)
Central Michigan 10-19 (6-10)
Massachusetts 15-15 (6-11)
Eastern Michigan 10-19 (4-12)
Western Michigan 10-19 (4-12)
Northern Illinois 9-19 (4-12)
Miami RedHawks Luke Skaljac injury update
Miami RedHawks guard Luke Skaljac (3) drives on Bowling Green Falcons guard Josiah Shackelford (4) in the second half of the NCAA game on Feb. 20, 2026 at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio.
Luke Skaljac, Miami’s sophomore starting point guard, is set to return against Toledo. Skaljac was held out of the Feb. 27 game at Western Michigan for precautionary reasons, but is suited up and expected to start tonight. Skaljac took over the starting job back in December after junior Evan Ipsaro tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). The sophomore guard is averaging 10.4 points per game and boasts a 2.58 assist-turnover ratio.
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Miami RedHawks still undefeated after comeback win at Western Michigan
Miami’s undefeated season seemed to be in jeopardy in Kalamazoo, Mich. on Feb. 27. The RedHawks trailed by nine, were down their starting point guard, and top scorer Peter Suder had fouled out with seven minutes still to go.
The cardiac RedHawks, led by freshman Trey Perry’s heroics, decided they still had some gas left in the tank. In the end, Perry’s final shot lifted the RedHawks to a 69-67 win over Western Michigan.
For full analysis of the last-second survival, check out the Enquirer’s breakdown of Miami’s thrilling comeback over Western Michigan.
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Miami University announces new arena
A rendering of the planned new arena at Miami University’s Oxford campus. Provided by Miami University
Amidst the RedHawks’ historic hoops run, Miami University just approved plans for a brand-new indoor arena on campus. The $242 million facility passed the board unanimously, with proponents highlighting the need for renewed facilities equipped for modern broadcasts and an improved fan experience. The proposal was not without critics, many of whom felt saddened by the choice of location on top of Cook Field. For more on the planned arena, check out what we know about the new facilities at Cook Field.
Miami RedHawks men’s basketball’s current AP ranking
At 29-0, the RedHawks continue soaring up the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Miami landed at No. 19 in the March 2 rankings, up two spots from No. 21 the week prior. The RedHawks have not been ranked higher than 19th since the 1952-53 season, when they peaked at 12th. The RedHawks were last ranked No. 19 in the 1977-78 season, when they reached the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal before losing to eventual champion Kentucky.
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Miami RedHawks basketball vs Toledo odds, predictions
In their final home game of the season, BetMGM has the RedHawks as 7.5-point favorites over Toledo. The total is set at 162.5 points, with Miami as -350 favorites to win outright. Toledo comes into the game at 16-13 overall with a 10-6 conference record, while Miami is still undefeated at 29-0 with a 16-0 conference mark.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Undefeated Miami RedHawks men’s basketball vs Toledo live updates