Miami (Ohio) beats SMU for first NCAA tournament win since 1999
Published on March 19, 2026.
Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU 89-79 in the First Four, marking the team's first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years. The 11th-seeded team, which was unbeaten during the season, advanced to play No. 6 seed Tennessee in the Midwest. Elmer scored 22 points, including six from the free range. Jaden Toom led by 20 points, and Jaron Pierre Jr. contributed 18 points.
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