Miami RedHawks Maintain Perfect Season
In a dramatic showing, the Miami RedHawks basketball team maintained their perfect season with a thrilling last-second victory over Western Michigan on February 27, 2026. The game, played at University Arena in Kalamazoo, was tense throughout, but ultimately came down to a clutch layup by Trey Perry with just 0.4 seconds remaining on the clock. With this win, Miami improved their impressive record to 29-0, keeping their title as one of college basketball’s most surprising undefeated teams intact.
Comeback Victory
Miami faced adversity, trailing by nine points with under seven minutes to go in the match. Despite leading for only a small fraction of the game, at just 4:43, they were able to mount a comeback. Perry was pivotal in this effort; Miami coach Travis Steele praised his competitiveness and ability to perform under pressure, stating:
“He’s fiery. He’s a competitor… I told him to try and get to the rim, not settle. Which he did. He got right to that left hand. He’s really good, he can finish with either hand equally as well.”
The RedHawks had to fight back from a late-game tie, as the Broncos managed to level the score at 67 with a second-chance jumper from Justice Williams. However, Perry’s game-winning shot sealed the RedHawks’ fate in their favor. Leading Miami’s scoring efforts were Peter Suder with 18 points, Almar Atlason who contributed 16 points, and Perry himself, who finished the night with 14 points.
Looking Ahead
These performances are not going unnoticed. According to a recent projection by USA TODAY Sports, Miami is currently positioned to receive an 11-seed as they advance into the March Madness tournament, qualifying automatically out of the Mid-American Conference.
Steele shared insights into his team’s defensive evolution, noting:
“If you look at our numbers since January 1, we’re a top 60 team in defense in the country, analytically. We’re really trending in the right direction; when we get a little healthier, we’ll regain that offensive magic we had. But our guys figure it out. That’s what good teams do. They win when they didn’t play their best.”
