RedHawks Begin Collegiate Hoops Roadshow by Hosting Mercyhurst Thursday

Thursday, November 20

Oxford, Ohio

7 p.m.

Miami University

Mercyhurst

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RedHawks Begin Collegiate Hoops Roadshow by Hosting Mercyhurst Thursday

11/19/2025 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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THURSDAY: Miami returns home to Millett Hall this Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. versus the Mercyhurst Lakers. The RedHawks enter this game ranking first in the country in three-point percentage (48.2%) and sixth in field goal percentage (55.1%). The Red and White will look to extend its home win streak to 18 in a row with a win over the Lakers on Thursday. The RedHawks will also wear new special-edition Cradle of Coaches-themed uniforms. The custom-designed Cradle of Coaches-inspired uniforms feature distinct branding elements that pay tribute to the storied heritage of the Cradle of Coaches.

COLLEGIATE HOOPS ROADSHOW: Thursday's game marks the second of four games in the Collegiate Hoops Roadshow, an event produced by Russ Potts Productions, Inc. The multi-team event features Akransas - Pine Bluff, Marshall, Mercyhurst and Miami.

ABOUT MERCYHURST: Mercyhurst is currently 3-2, as the Lakers have secured victories over Loyola Chicago (73-65), PSU New Kensington (94-43) and most recently Morgan State (86-72). Mercyhurst went 15-16 (9-7 NEC) last year, its first season at the Division I level. Head coach Gary Manchel enters year 23 with the Lakers. Heading into the 2025-26 season, Mercyhurst was selected to finish fourth overall in the NEC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll.

Offensively, graduate student guard Bernie Blunt III leads the team with 17.8 points per game, while senior guard Christian Gamble and sophomore guard Deshaun Jackson Jr. have each averaged the most assists (3.6/game). Sophomore forward Mykolas Ivanauskas leads the team in rebounds (6.6/game), as he has averaged 2.4 offensive rebounds and 4.2 defensive rebounds per game. Jackson Jr. has recorded the most steals on the team (2.0/game), and sophomore forward Qadir Martin has totaled a team-high in blocks (2.0/game).

THE SERIES WITH THE LAKERS: This Thursday's home contest against Mercyhurst will be the first meeting between the programs.

UP NEXT: Miami stays home for a contest against Arkansas - Pine Bluff on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT: The Miami University men's basketball team secured a 76-61 win over Air Force at Clune Arena this past Saturday. Brant Byers totaled a game-high 18 points, while Evan Ipsaro (12) and Luke Skaljac (10) added double figures in scoring. Antwone Woolfolk led everyone on the floor with a career-high 13 rebounds and matched his career best with three blocks. Ipsaro led all players by matching the best assist total (seven) of his career, and Skaljac led the RedHawks in steals (two).

COLLEGE INSIDER PRESEASON MID-MAJOR TOP 25: The Miami University men's basketball team reached its highest ranking on the Mid-Major Top 25® Poll for the 2025-26 season, as Collegeinsider announced its new poll Monday evening, with the RedHawks ranked No. 5 overall. The RedHawks have started the season 3-0, with their most recent victory coming at Air Force to improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 2021-22 season.