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Miami (OH) joins exclusive college basketball club with 31-0 season

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The Miami (OH) Redhawks joins an exclusive college basketball club this week after finishing the 2025-26 regular season undefeated.

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However, the school’s attention now shifts towards March Madness as the Redhawks continue to fight off allegations that the men’s team isn’t worthy of appearing at the NCAA Tournament.

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On Friday, Miami (OH) became the 21st team to enter the undefeated college basketball club after winning its 31st game of the year. The Redhawks knocked off top rivals Ohio Bobcats in overtime to cap off their historic regular season.

The Miami (OH) men’s basketball team has played part in a hotly-contested discussion recently about their qualifications for the NCAA Tournament.

Former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl went on a viral rant last week claiming that the Redhawks aren’t deserving of an at-large bid. However, Miami (OH) is ranked 19th in the country after their 31-0 season.

Head coach Travis Steele and his squad can lock up an automatic bid by winning the MAC Tournament next week, but many analysts and former players disagree with Pearl’s take.

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The last college basketball team to go undefeated during the regular season was the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2020-21 campaign. However, Gonzaga only played 24 games before March Madness that season.

Fans of the Miami (OH) RedHawks celebrate after defeating the Ohio Bobcats in college basketball. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Seven teams in college basketball history have gone on to finish the entire year undefeated. That includes the legendary Indiana Hoosiers coached by Bob Knight back in 1975-76.

Meanwhile, the UCLA Bruins and John Wooden accomplished the rare feat twice during back-to-back seasons over 50 years ago. Miami (OH) has the rare chance to join an even more exclusive club next month if the Redhawks can make a run during the NCAA Tournament.

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