Men’s college basketball’s last unbeaten team puts its unblemished record on the line as Miami (Ohio) hosts rival Ohio at 9 p.m., Friday night.
The RedHawks (24-0) have had plenty of close calls, including two overtime wins and two 2-point wins in their past six games.
Ohio (13-12, 7-5) beat Miami 75-66 last season and leads the overall Battle of the Bricks series 120-96 all-time.
Miami’s 24-0 start is the best in MAC history and the longest win streak in conference history (surpassing Kent State’s 21-0 run in 2001-02).
The last men’s team to finish a season undefeated was the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers.
A key to the RedHawks’ success is their scoring balance. Seven players average double figures and an eighth (Luke Skajlac) averages 9.7 ppg.
Here’s what you need to know for Friday’s game:
What channel is Miami Ohio vs Ohio basketball on today?
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio men’s basketball will face off in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN.
Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app, which requires a valid cable login to access, and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
What time is Miami Ohio vs Ohio basketball today?
Tonight’s intra-state MAC showdown is at 9 p.m. ET, Friday, Feb. 13
Where is Miami Ohio basketball in bracketology?
In USA TODAY Sports’ latest bracketology released Feb. 13, Miami is projected as a No. 11 seed facing Arkansas in St. Louis.
Miami Ohio basketball rankings: Where are RedHawks in polls?
Miami is ranked No. 24 in the USA TODAY Coaches poll and No. 23 in the AP poll.
Ohio vs Miami Ohio basketball odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:44 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Ohio +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Miami -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +10.5 (-115) | Miami -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Miami basketball stats, leaders
Scoring:
Guard Brant Byers: 14.7 ppg
Guard Peter Suder: 14.2 ppg
Guard Evan Ipsaro: 13.9 ppg
Guard Eian Elmer: 11.8 ppg
Rebounding:
Guard Eian Elmer: 6.0 rpg
Forward Antwone Woolfolk: 5.5 rpg
Guard Peter Suder: 4.6 rpg
Assists:
Guard Luke Skaljac: 4.6 apg
Peter Suder: 4.3 apg
Miami Ohio basketball schedule
Here’s who the RedHawks have left on their schedule:
Feb. 13: vs. Ohio, 8 p.m. (ESPNU)
Feb. 17: at UMass, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Feb. 21: vs. Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Feb. 24: at Eastern Michigan, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Feb. 28: at Western Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
March 3: vs. Toledo, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
March 6: at Ohio, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
March 12-14: MAC Tournament, at Cleveland