"Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years. Elmer went 6-of-9 from 3-point range as the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1), unbeaten during the regular season, advanced in the Midwest Region to play No. 6 seed Tennessee."
"Brant Byers added 19 points, including four 3s, and Luke Skaljac had 17 for Miami (Ohio), making its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007. The RedHawks finished 16-of-41 from 3-point range."
"Jaden Toombs led SMU (20-14) with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 18 points and Boopie Miller had 15 for the Mustangs."
Miami (Ohio) earned its first NCAA tournament victory since 1997 by defeating SMU 89-79 in the First Four matchup. The 11th-seeded RedHawks, who maintained an unbeaten regular season record of 32-1, advanced to the Midwest Region where they will face No. 6 seed Tennessee. Eian Elmer led Miami's offensive effort with 22 points, shooting 6-of-9 from three-point range. Brant Byers contributed 19 points with four three-pointers, while Luke Skaljac added 17 points. Miami (Ohio) shot efficiently from beyond the arc, making 16-of-41 three-pointers. For SMU, Jaden Toombs recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds, Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 18 points, and Boopie Miller added 15 points in the losing effort.
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