Summary
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, who were undefeated with a 31-0 record, lost their first game in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals against Massachusetts, ending their automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament. Despite this loss, discussions continue about whether Miami (OH) deserves a spot in March Madness, with analyst Bruce Pearl changing his stance to support them as one of the most deserving teams for the tournament.
Key Facts
- Miami (Ohio) had a 31-0 record before losing in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals.
- They lost to the Massachusetts Minutemen with a final score of 87-83.
- Miami (OH) no longer qualifies for an automatic NCAA Tournament spot due to this loss.
- Bruce Pearl, a basketball analyst, believes Miami (OH) should still be in the tournament due to their strong season record.
- ESPN's Joe Lunardi projects Miami (OH) as an 11-seed, even after the loss.
- Miami (OH) does not have any wins classified as Quad 1 or Quad 2, which are important for NCAA selection.
