Miami RedHawks' Cinderella Run Begins

0:00On March 18th, Miami of Ohio has turned into one of the biggest surprises in college basketball this season. The Red Hawk started with 31 straight wins, something no one saw coming since they were not even favored to win their own mid-American conference. That perfect regular season run put them on the mat nationally. They finally dropped the game to UMass in the conference tournament, but still earned a spot in the NCAA tournament through a close at large bid. Now they get to play in the first four in Dayton on Wednesday night against SMU. Fans love this underdog tale, with Miami drawing cheers despite long odds. Their story highlights how any team can make noise in March, even from a smaller conference. It's got everyone talking about Cinderella runs early in the bracket. Meanwhile, the other first four match-up hits Lehigh against Prairie View A&M, both low-rank squads on hot streaks. Lehigh shot threes well down the stress to win their lead title, while Prairie View took nine of their last ten.

1:00Expect a tough test for Miami against the stronger Mustangs, who lead in key stats despite some late season hiccups. Winner lose, the Red Hawks have already made this tournament season memorable as they tip off under the lights. Made in AI.