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Western Michigan
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WMU Tops Miami in Overtime, 84-79
2/16/2019 4:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Redshirt senior forward Abdoulaye Harouna and sophomore forward Dalonte Brown led four RedHawks in double figures with 17 points each, while sophomore guard Jalen Adaway recorded his second career double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. However, Miami could not overcome a 25-for-67 (37.3 percent) shooting performance, despite hitting 13 three-point buckets.
While both teams struggled with their shots early, the teams did trade some triples. Brown and Harouna each hit one to put Miami on top, 6-1, however the Broncos answered with two of their own to make it 7-6 with 16:17 to go. Brown and Harouna each hit another triple, while a steal from senior guard Darrian Ringo led to a dunk from Adaway to put the 'Hawks on top, 15-9 at the 14:12 mark.
The triple from Dalonte Brown gets us on the board first!
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4 point play for Dalonte Brown after he coverts the free throw!
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The steal from @Trevonringo12 leads to the dunk from @Jmamba3!
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The RedHawks were only able to score four points over the next six minutes, including another three from Brown. WMU took advantage to go on a 10-4 run to tie the score at 19. After an impressive steal and dunk from sophomore guard Nike Sibande, the Broncos answered with a three-pointer to take the lead, 22-21. A triple from freshman guard Mekhi Lairy gave the lead right back to Miami. Leading 28-26, Brown hit his fourth 3-pointer of the half to help send the 'Hawks into the break with a 33-28 advantage.
The steal and the windmill jam for @nike_sibande!
— MiamiOH Basketball (@MiamiOH_BBall) February 16, 2019
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Another triple for Dalonte Brown off an assist from @Trevonringo12! 13 now for Brown!
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Sibande hit a layup to open up the second half, but Miami's shooting went cold as an 11-4 run by WMU tied the score at 39. After a free throw from junior forward Bam Bowman, the Broncos answered with a 9-1 run that gave them their largest lead at 48-41 with 12:53 to go.
After Adaway hit a pair of free throws at the 10:13 mark, Ringo ended the RedHawks 7:34 stretch without a field goal by driving in for a layup. Western Michigan pushed the advantage back to seven at 52-45, but a triple from Harouna, an old-fashioned three-point play from Harouna and an and-1 by Ringo put Miami back in front. A three-pointer by Sibande completed the 12-1 run and gave the 'Hawks a 57-53 lead at the 5:55 mark.
Important 3 by @Youngmamba31 cuts the deficit to 4. WMU 52 Miami 48 with 7:46 remaining.
— MiamiOH Basketball (@MiamiOH_BBall) February 16, 2019
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Coast to coast layup for @Trevonringo12 gives Miami the lead back at 54-53!
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The Broncos scored the next five points to take the advantage back. A jumper from Adaway and a three-pointer by Sibande put Miami back on top. Two free throws by Sibande made it 66-60 with 2:11 to go.
Big time 3 for @nike_sibande puts Miami back up by 4!
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An old-fashioned three-point play from WMU cut the lead to three, but a layup by Ringo gave the 'Hawks a 68-63 advantage at the 1:29 mark. Miami was unable to score again, as the Broncos closed the half on a 5-0 run to force the game into overtime tied at 68.
Western Michigan scored the first two baskets of the extra session before Sibande drained a three to pull Miami with one. After a Bronco layup, another Sibande triple tied the score at 74 with 2:07 to go.
3-pointer by @nike_sibande cuts deficit to 1 in overtime!
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WMU went on a 7-2 run to take an 81-76 advantage. Brown fought to keep the RedHawks in it with a triple that cut the deficit to two with 18 seconds remaining, but the Broncos hit their free throws down the stretch to secure the 84-79 victory.
Sibande finished with 15 points and eight rebounds for Miami. Ringo had seven points and four assists. The RedHawks held a 43-37 advantage in rebounding. Western Michigan was led by Kawansie Wilkins with 26 points.
The RedHawks return to action Tuesday when they host Ball State. Tip time is at 7 p.m. and it will air live on ESPN+.
