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03/18 22:51 CDT Miami (Ohio) makes a March Madness statement with an 89-79 win
over SMU in the First Four
Miami (Ohio) makes a March Madness statement with an 89-79 win over SMU in the
First Four
By JEFF WALLNER
Associated Press
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) --- Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU
89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament
victory in 27 years.
Elmer went 6 of 9 from 3-point range as the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1),
unbeaten during the regular season, advanced in the Midwest Region to play No.
6 seed Tennessee.
Brant Byers added 19 points, including four 3s, and Luke Skaljac had 17 for
Miami, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007. The RedHawks
finished 16 of 41 from 3-point range.
Jaden Toombs led SMU (20-14) with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jaron Pierre Jr.
scored 18 points and Boopie Miller had 15 for the Mustangs.
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