Miami University of Miami defeated Missouri 80-66 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, marking a record for the largest single-season turnaround in Division I history. The victory was largely attributed to first-year head coach Jai Lucas' ability to rebuild the team's roster, focusing on players from Florida to instill a sense of state pride. Veteran players, including Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson, led the team with 41 points. The team's 19-2 advantage in second-chance points and a late 11-0 run were crucial to securing the victory. The win moves Miami to 26-8, marking the largest win-loss differential in Division One. The turnaround began after Lucas took over as head coach last spring and began a total program rebuild.