Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU 89-79, becoming the final First Four team to secure a place in the NCAA men's tournament. The RedHawks' victory was largely attributed to their 31-1 record entering March Madness. The team's performance was particularly strong from the three-point defense, with Brant Byers, Luke Skaljac, and Eian Elmer scoring 23 points apiece. Despite the loss, fans have praised the team for their strong shooting performance.