OXFORD, Ohio--With all five starts scoring in double figures paired with a career-high from sophomore guard Dae Dae Grant, the Miami University men's basketball team (6-4; 3-2 Mid-American Conference) grabbed a decisive 96-77 victory over Bowling Green State University (10-5; 6-3 MAC) on Thursday evening at Millett Hall. The RedHawks, who led from start to finish, recorded a season-high in total points scored and tallied their most points scored in a game since Dec. 30, 2019 and most points against a Division I opponent since, Jan. 5, 2002. 
 
How It Happened:

• Miami jumped out to a quick 16-2 lead within the first six minutes of the opening half. 
• Bowling Green closed within 10, 39-29, but the RedHawks finished on a strong run behind Grant, who scored 10 of Miami's last 13 first-half points. 
• Miami entered halftime leading 41-32, recording a first-half season-high for points. 
• At the start of the second half, each team started hot on the offensive end, both shooting over 50 percent from the field. 
• Despite Bowling Green bringing the score within seven, the RedHawks' offensive attack proved too much for the visiting Falcons as Miami converted on 11 3-point field goals.  

Game Notes:

• Miami recorded its most points scored in a contest since Dec. 30, 2019, against Wilberforce when the RedHawks notched a 119-52 win. It was the most points scored against a Division I opponent since Jan. 5, 2002 when Miami posted a 100-94 double-overtime win at Central Michigan.
• Grant led all scorers with a career-high 27 points to go along with five assists and three steals.
• Senior forward Dalonte Brown recorded his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
• Junior guard Mekhi Lairy logged his fifth-straight game with at least five assists to complement a 16-point performance.
• Junior forward Elijah McNamara (10 points) and redshirt sophomore guard Myja White (11 points) both scored in double digits, putting all five starters in double figures for the contest.
• For the game, Miami shot a scorching 58.7 percent from the floor.
• The RedHawks recorded single-half season highs for points in both 20-minute periods, scoring 41 in the first and 55 in the second (the most in any half this season). 

 
Up Next:
The RedHawks finish off a three-game stretch over a five-day period as they travel to Ypsilanti, Mich., to take on Eastern Michigan at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23.