Mid-majors advance after First Four wins in Dayton
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DAYTON, Ohio — Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 Wednesday in a First Four game, recording the RedHawks’ first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years and advancing to play Tennessee on Friday. Eian Elmer scored 23 points, going 6-for-9 from three-point range; Brant Byers added 19 and Luke Skaljac 17. Prairie View A&M defeated Lehigh 67-55 as Dontae Horne scored 25, and Nebraska beat Richmond 75-56. Reports drew on game box scores, coach and player quotes, campus watch-party comments and local coverage at UD Arena, and official NCAA statistics published across outlets nationwide. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Miami (Ohio) completed an unbeaten regular season before postseason play, according to coverage.
- 2. Lehigh won the Patriot League championship the prior Wednesday, securing a First Four berth.
- 3. First Four games were played Wednesday at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
- 4. Prairie View A&M defeated Lehigh 67-55; Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79.
- 5. Winners (Miami (Ohio), Prairie View A&M, Nebraska) advanced to Round of 64 matchups scheduled for Friday.
Why it matters
If you're a college basketball fan, these games are the start of March Madness. They can be a source of community pride and friendly competition. Check your local listings to catch the Round of 64 games on Friday.
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