RedHawks Win Thrilling Final!
The Miami RedHawks will conclude the 2026 First Four at the UD Arena tonight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak , fans consider their First Four matchup against SMU a home game. TRENDING STORIES: Numerous vehicles hit by bullets during shootout in Dayton neighborhood Man taken to hospital after being shot multiple times 24-year-old cold case involving family kidnapped, bank robbery solved The RedHawks practiced in public at the UD Arena on Tuesday.
MU went undefeated in the regular season. They won 31 straight games before losing to UMass in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on March 12. Fans and players hope for a different shade of red to pack the UD Arena tonight.
“I think a lot of people will make their way out, I think a lot of people got tickets, so I’m hoping to see a big turnout of RedHawks,” said Che’Aunna Amos. “Just be loud. That’s the main thing.
We’re super excited for the support they’ve been showing us all season at Millett (Hall) and on the road,” said Peter Suder, Miami senior guard. Miami Head Coach Travis Steele expects a large contingency of RedHawks’ fans at the UD Arena tonight. “I expect this to be a home game for us in a lot of ways,” he said.
“When I saw the draw, obviously it sort of immediately popped into my mind, I was like man, this is pretty cool. So, hopefully our fan base will take advantage of that and show up and show out. ” The RedHawks will play SMU at around 9:15 p.