Miami RedHawks Punch Ticket, Face Tennessee

0:00On March 19, Miami Ohio punched their ticket to the main draw of the NCAA Tournament with an 89-79 victory over SMU in the first four. The 11th seed at Red Hawks overcame a tight finish to secure their first tournament win this century. Ian Elmer led the way with 23 points, including 6 three-pointers. Brian Buyers chipped in 19 points, while Louf Scaljack added 17. The team set a first four record by launching 41 shots from beyond the arc. As the final at large team to earn a spot, Miami showed they belonged by holding firm in the closing minutes under coach Travis Steele. Fans are buzzing about these one-loss underdogs shaking off their long drought. Now they head to Philadelphia to face six seeded Tennessee on Friday. That match up promises more excitement in the Midwest region. These hot shooting could carry them further, keeping the Cinderella story alive in March