Miami wins to end 2026 First Four; advances to play Tennessee

The Miami RedHawks were hot from three-point range against SMU on Wednesday night in Dayton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Miami made 16 three-pointers in an 89-79 win over SMU in the First Four at UD Arena. It was MU’s first NCAA Tournament win since 1999.

Eian Elmer led all scorers with 23 points, including six treys. Brant Byers finished with 19 points while Luke Skaljac added 17. Almar Atlason scored 12 points.

The RedHawks improved to 32-1 as they advanced to play No. 6-seeded Tennessee on Friday. TRENDING STORIES: Ex-police lieutenant arrested for second time since being released from probation RedHawks fans pack local bars to cheer on team in First Four Man wanted for murder in southern Ohio arrested in Miami Valley SMU scored the first four points of the game before Skaljac responded with five straight points to put the Red and White ahead, 5-4.

Elmer buried his first three-pointer of the night to put Miami ahead, 10-9. He then scored 11 straight points to extend it to 23-13. The RedHawks ended the first half with a 9-2 run to lead, 43-34, at halftime.