Saturday, February 3
Athens, Ohio
2 p.m.
Miami University
11-11,5-5MAC
69
at
78
Ohio
12-10,6-4MAC
1
2
F
Miami (OH)
32
37
69
Ohio
39
39
78
Photo by: Megan Walker
RedHawks Fall to Bobcats 78-69
2/3/2024 4:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ATHENS, Ohio— The Miami University men's basketball team dropped to Ohio 78-69 Saturday afternoon. Anderson Mirambeaux led the RedHawks (11-11, 5-5 MAC) with 16 points, while Eian Elmer scored 14 and Bradley Dean added 10. Jaylin Hunter led the Bobcats (12-10, 6-4 MAC) offensively with 22 points.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
GAME NOTES:
WHAT'S NEXT:
The RedHawks return to Millett Hall to take on Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- A layup from Bryce Bultman and a Reece Potter three from the top of the key gave Miami an early 5-2 lead. The Bobcats evened the score at seven apiece before the RedHawks went on a 12-3 run to claim a 19-10 advantage. A pair of threes from Dean and Mirambeaux helped spark the run.
- The Bobcats responded with a run of their own, as they took a 22-21 lead with 9:25 remaining in the first half. A pair of layups from Mirambeaux and Dean helped Miami stay ahead of the Bobcats at 27-25. The RedHawks went on to enter halftime trailing 39-32.
- Potter scored the opening points of the second half with a jump shot to cut Ohio's lead to 39-34. The Bobcats took their first double-digit lead of the game at 46-36. A hook shot from Elmer and a Darweshi Hunter three cut the margin to 46-41 with 16:06 to play. The Bobcats proceeded to stretch their lead to 52-41. Numerous layups from Mirambeaux and Jaquel Morris brought the RedHawks back within five at 57-52.
- With under eight minutes to play, the Bobcats looked to pull away at 64-52. A collection of free throws and two shots from beyond the arc brought the RedHawks within striking distance once again at 70-64. The Red and White would get no closer, dropping 78-69 to Ohio.
GAME NOTES:
- Elmer recorded the game-high nine rebounds.
- Miami went 10-10 from the free-throw line in the second half.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The RedHawks return to Millett Hall to take on Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Miami
Ohio
FG%
.390
.529
3FG%
.350
.517
FT%
.889
.643
RB
34
31
TO
7
10
STL
4
4
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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