OXFORD, Ohio — Eian Elmer scored a career-high 30 factors and No. 24 Miami (Ohio) improved to 21-0, rallying within the second half after which holding on for an 86-84 victory over UMass on Tuesday night time.
Miami is certainly one of two unbeaten groups in Division I after fifth-ranked Nebraska misplaced 75-72 at No. 3 Michigan earlier Tuesday night time. Prime-ranked Arizona is 21-0 following an 86-83 win over No. 13 BYU on Monday night time.
The victory additionally tied the RedHawks with the 2001-02 Kent State squad for the longest in-season successful streak in Mid-American Convention historical past.
Elmer was 9 of 14 from the sector, together with 6 for 11 on 3-pointers. The junior capturing guard, who additionally grabbed seven rebounds, had 18 factors within the first half.
Peter Suder added 13 factors and 9 assists. Freshman guard Justin Kirby additionally scored 13 as Miami improved to 9-0 in convention play.
Leonardo Bettiol had 22 factors and 16 rebounds for UMass (13-9, 4-6), which had gained 4 of 5. Marcus Banks Jr. scored 18 and Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 16.
Miami prolonged its result in 82-75 with 2:07 remaining earlier than the Minutemen made one ultimate cost. Ok’Jei Parker sank three free throws with 8.8 seconds remaining after getting fouled by Kirby on the high of the important thing.
Miami (OH) ahead Eian Elmer, middle, celebrates with followers following an NCAA faculty basketball sport in opposition to UMass, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. Credit score: AP/Jeff Dean
Suder was fouled with 4.4 seconds left. He hit the primary free throw, however missed the second. Bettiol grabbed the rebound and handed to Isaiah Placide, whose desperation shot from halfcourt went off the glass, permitting the RedHawks to earn one other shut win after prevailing in time beyond regulation of their earlier two video games.
UMass was up 65-60 halfway by the second half earlier than Miami went on an 8-4 spurt. Elmer’s 3-pointer with 8:40 remaining gave the RedHawks a 69-68 lead, their first because the first minute of the sport.
Up subsequent
UMass hosts Japanese Michigan on Saturday.
Miami (Ohio) hosts Northern Illinois on Saturday.
