RedHawks Roar to Elite NCAAs: Miami Triumphs in Dominant Schedule Streak!

Miami (Ohio) strength of schedule, explained: Why 2026 MAC basketball standings hurt RedHawks' bubble case originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Miami (Ohio) is far from a national powerhouse.

But its glittering record, coupled with its polarizing resume, has made it one of the biggest headliners ahead of Selection Sunday. The RedHawks became just the 21st side to finish a regular season unbeaten. Their strong play — and luck — came to a swift and sudden halt in their opening match in the MAC tournament.

Miami suffered its first blemish against UMass. And while its glint record should be enough to secure postseason qualification, things aren't certain. The MAC hasn't sent multiple representatives to March Madness since 1999.

The RedHawks' strength of schedule offers insight into why that is the case: Miami hasn't faced off against all that many good teams. With that, here's an exhaustive look at the Travis Steele's side's strength of schedule — and what it could mean for its tournament hopes. SN AWARDS: All-America team | Boozer Player of the Year | Lloyd Coach of the Year Miami (Ohio) strength of schedule The RedHawks' flaunt the nation's best record.