Updated March 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET
It’s official: The Miami RedHawks are dancing for the first time since 2007. The RedHawks are set to face 11-seeded Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at UD Arena. The game will be played on Wednesday, March 18. The time is to-be-determined.
Miami University men’s basketball wrapped up a record-shattering regular season in 2025-2026. At 31-0 before the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the RedHawks became just the 25th team to ever complete an undefeated regular season. The RedHawks set program records for longest overall winning streak, home winning streak, road winning streak and most wins in a season. Miami also won the MAC regular-season title, the program’s first title in 21 years.
While many teams experienced significant roster overhaul in the offseason, the RedHawks were able to retain nearly all of their key players from last season. Led by 2026 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year Peter Suder, Miami had seven players average double-figure scoring; all but one were returners from a year ago. Travis Steele was able to protect his roster from transfer-portal raiding and it paid off. Steele was named the MAC Coach of the Year, is a finalist for two national Coach of the Year Awards, and led his RedHawks to the NCAA Tournament.
Miami heard its name called on Selection Sunday, signaling the school’s 18th trip to March Madness. Here’s who Miami University will play in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament.
What seed is Miami (OH) in NCAA Tournament?
The Miami RedHawks are an 11 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament.
Who does Miami (Ohio) play in 2026 NCAA Tournament?
The RedHawks are set to face the 11-seeded Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The game will be played on Wednesday, March 18. The time is to-be-determined.
Buy Miami (OH) NCAA Tournament ticketsMiami received its first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament since 1999. The RedHawks reached the Sweet 16 that year, led by star player Wally Szczerbiak.