"Miami (Ohio) finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, with Eian Elmer scoring a career-high 32 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in a gritty 110-108 overtime victory over Ohio on Friday night."
"Peter Suder scored five of his 13 points in overtime for Miami (31-0, 18-0 Mid-American), which is the third team in Division I history to enter a conference tournament 31-0, joining 2013-14 Wichita State and 2014-15 Kentucky, according to ESPN Research."
"Despite its magical season, Miami might need to win the conference tournament next week to guarantee a spot in the NCAA tournament."
"Simmons' basket off a missed shot by teammate Kirr Kuany gave Ohio a 108-107 lead with 26 seconds left in OT. Suder sank two free throws to put Miami ahead and Justin Kirby made another for the final margin."
Miami (Ohio) completed an undefeated regular season by defeating Ohio 110-108 in overtime, becoming only the third Division I team to enter a conference tournament with a 31-0 record, alongside 2013-14 Wichita State and 2014-15 Kentucky. Eian Elmer led the RedHawks with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while Peter Suder contributed 13 points including five in overtime. Ohio's Jackson Paveletzke scored a career-high 37 points in the losing effort. Despite the perfect regular season, Miami may need to win the conference tournament to secure an NCAA tournament berth. The victory marked Miami's first win in Athens in 15 years.
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