Miami makes 16 3-pointers, defeats SMU and wins first NCAA Tournament since 1999

The dream season of the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks continues in the round of 64 of the NCAA tournament.

A dream season continues for the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in the round of 64 of the NCAA tournament.Miami, seeded 11, tied with SMU in the first tournament of the four in Dayton, 16 three-teamers in an 89-79 victory over the Mustangs on Wednesday night. The win was Miami's first NCAA Tournament victory since 1999, when the Redhawks advanced to the Sweet 16 El23 Miami Guards, forward Eian Bran 16.19 and guard Luke Skaljac 17 points.With the win, Miami, now 32-1, advances to the Round of 16 to play the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers on Friday at 4:25 p.m.In Philadelphia, Miami got off to a slow start offensively, but quickly bounced back, thanks in large part to Elmer and Skylock, who combined for 26 points in the first half.Byers also scored 12 goals in the first half.A fast-paced first half saw Miami take a 43-34 lead into the locker room, with 10 three-pointers in the first 20 minutes. SMU fought back quickly to start the second half and even led with 14 minutes left, but consistent shooting from Miami kept the Redhawks in front.from the square and 39% from the other side of the arc.SMU played without one of its key players, guard BJ Edwards, who had not played for the Mustangs since late February with an ankle injury.40 miles from Dayton.

DAYTON, Ohio – The dream season for the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks will continue in the round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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The win marked Miami's first NCAA Tournament victory since 1999, when the Redhawks advanced to the Sweet 16.

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Forward Eian Elmer led Miami with 23 points, forward Brant Byers had 19 points and forward Luke Skaljac had 17 points.

With the win, Miami, now 32-1, advances to the Round of 16 and will play the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers on Friday at 4:25 p.m.in Philadelphia.

Miami got off to a slow start offensively, but quickly bounced back, thanks in large part to Elmer and Skajlac, who combined for 26 points in the first half.Byers also scored 12 in the first half.

In a quick first half, Miami took a 43-34 lead into the locker room thanks to thirteen points in the first 20 minutes.

SMU fought back quickly to start the second half and even took the lead with about 14 minutes remaining, but a consistent shooting performance from Miami put the RedHawks back in front.

Miami's largest lead was 14 in the second half, with the Redhawks shooting 45 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc.

SMU was without one of its key players, quarterback BJ Edwards, who has been sidelined for the Mustangs since late February with an ankle injury.

SMU was led by Jaden Toombs with 20 points, Jaron Pierre Jr. with 18 points and Boopie Miller with 15 points.

Wednesday's game had a very supportive Miami crowd, and the RedHawks' Oxford campus is about 40 miles from Dayton.