OXFORD — The No. 19-ranked Miami University men’s basketball team made history on Friday.
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The Miami RedHawks beat the Ohio Bobcats, 110-108, in overtime in Athens.
The RedHawks concluded the regular season with a perfect 31-0 record.
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They trailed the Bobcats, 108-107, with 22 seconds left. Peter Suder drew a foul and made two free throws to put Miami ahead, 109-108, with 12 seconds to go.
Jackson Paveletzke missed a layup with five seconds left, and Justin Kirby grabbed the miss. He made one of two free throws to extend it to 110-108.
Paveletzke missed a three-pointer as time expired, and the RedHawks players stormed the court in celebration.
Miami gets ready for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament in Cleveland.
Their first game will be on Thursday, March 12.
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