OXFORD, Ohio — The No. 23 Miami University RedHawks enter Friday night’s “Battle of the Bricks” against rival Ohio University with the eyes of the college basketball world upon them. As of February 13, 2026, Miami remains the last unbeaten team in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, carrying a perfect 24-0 record into one of the most anticipated matchups in Mid-American Conference (MAC) history.
A Historic Run in Oxford
Under the direction of a program reaching heights not seen since the Wally Szczerbiak era of the late 1990s, the 2025-26 RedHawks have already surpassed the best start in MAC history. Their current 24-game winning streak is the longest ever recorded in the conference. The team recently moved to 24-0 following a dominant 90-74 road victory against Marshall, fueled by 18 points from Eian Elmer and 17 from Peter Suder.
Suder has been the catalyst for the RedHawks this season, recently recording 42 points in a single game—the highest individual scoring output for a Miami player this century, falling just one point shy of Szczerbiak’s 43-point mark set in 1999.
The Bracketology Debate: Perfection vs. Strength of Schedule
Despite their unblemished record and No. 23 ranking in the AP Poll, the RedHawks find themselves at the center of a heated national debate regarding “Bracketology.” While Miami is the only team without a loss, predictive metrics like KenPom rank them lower due to a Strength of Schedule (SOS) currently sitting near the bottom of Division I.
National analysts suggest that while a perfect season would guarantee a high seed, even a one-loss Miami team would likely secure an at-large bid—a rarity for the MAC. Current projections place the RedHawks anywhere from a 5-seed to a 7-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, depending on how they navigate the “Quad 4 landmine” that the remaining conference schedule presents.
Battle of the Bricks: Game Details
The RedHawks host the Ohio Bobcats tonight at Millett Hall. A victory would move Miami to 25-0 and further solidify their resume as they chase their first MAC regular-season title since 2005.
- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats vs. No. 23 Miami (OH) RedHawks
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Time: Evening (Check local listings)
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Location: Millett Hall, Oxford, OH
Program Legacy at a Glance
Miami University boasts one of the most storied programs in mid-major basketball, with a history spanning 121 seasons. The program’s credentials include:
- All-Time Record: 1,503-1,290
- MAC Regular Season Championships: 18
- NCAA Tournament Appearances: 16
- Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 4 (Last in 1999)
With a win tonight, the 2025-26 squad will not only continue their pursuit of a perfect season but will further cement their place as perhaps the greatest team in the school’s 121-year history.