Summary
Miami University of Ohio's basketball team lost to UMass in the Mid-American Conference tournament, ending their unbeaten season. This is only the second time an unbeaten Division I team lost their first game in a conference tournament in 75 years. Miami now waits to see if they'll be selected for the NCAA tournament.
Key Facts
- Miami University of Ohio's basketball team was unbeaten with a 31-0 record before losing to UMass.
- They lost 87-83 to UMass in the conference quarterfinals.
- This was the first such loss for an unbeaten team in a conference tournament since 2003-2004.
- Miami's schedule was ranked very low, 361st, because they didn't play any Power Five conference teams.
- Now, there is uncertainty if Miami will be chosen for the NCAA tournament.
- The most wins by a team not selected for the NCAA tournament recently is 28.
- Miami must wait for Selection Sunday to see if they qualify for the NCAA tournament.
