{"id":39333,"date":"2026-01-31T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T21:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/miami-ohio-faces-northern-illinois-looking-to-stay-undefeated-at-21-0\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T17:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T21:56:22","slug":"98270-miami-ohio-faces-northern-illinois-looking-to-stay-undefeated-at-21-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/98270-miami-ohio-faces-northern-illinois-looking-to-stay-undefeated-at-21-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Ohio faces Northern Illinois looking to stay undefeated at 21-0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami Ohio<\/b> faces its biggest test yet as the undefeated Redhawks<\/b> host Northern Illinois<\/b> today. With a record of 21-0<\/b>, only one other Division I<\/b> team remains perfect. Will Millett Hall<\/b> witness history?<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Miami Record<\/b>: 21-0, ranked No. 24 nationally, best start in MAC history<\/li>\n
  • Northern Illinois Record<\/b>: 7-13, 3-6 in MAC, slight measuring stick opportunity<\/li>\n
  • Game Time<\/b>: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday Jan. 31 at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio<\/li>\n
  • Streaming<\/b>: Available on ESPN+, broadcast coverage on select platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Perfect Season on the Line<\/h2>\n

    Travis Steele<\/b> has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround at Miami (Ohio)<\/b>. The Redhawks<\/b> shocked the college basketball world by climbing to 21-0<\/b> in his fourth season. This is historic<\/b> territory for the program, which hadn’t achieved this level of sustained excellence in decades.<\/p>\n

    The undefeated<\/b> record attracts national attention. Only Nebraska<\/b> and Miami (Ohio)<\/b> remain unblemished through January<\/b>. The RedHawks<\/b> enter with 10 games<\/b> remaining before the MAC tournament<\/b>, meaning the tightrope remains razor-thin for maintaining perfection through March<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Star Power in the Backcourt and Paint<\/h2>\n

    Brant Byers<\/b>, a redshirt sophomore<\/b>, leads the charge at 15.1 points per game<\/b>. The sharp-shooting wing earned MAC Player of the Week<\/b> honors and has become Steele’s<\/b> most consistent scorer. His ability to shoot from the perimeter drives Miami’s<\/b> three-point attack.<\/p>\n

    Eian Elmer<\/b> provides inside presence and athleticism. The 6-foot-6 forward<\/b> erupted for a career-high 30 points<\/b> in Tuesday’s narrow 86-84<\/b> victory over Massachusetts<\/b>. His performance proved the Redhawks<\/b> have depth and clutch performers when games tighten. Combined scoring power makes Miami<\/b> dangerous.<\/p>\n

    Matchup Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nMiami (Ohio)<\/td>\nNorthern Illinois<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Record<\/td>\n21-0 overall, 9-0 MAC<\/td>\n7-13 overall, 3-6 MAC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Top Scorer<\/td>\nBrant Byers<\/b>, 15.1 PPG<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recent Form<\/td>\nWon 21 straight, clutch finishes<\/td>\nWon vs Western Michigan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Coach<\/td>\nTravis Steele<\/b>, 4th season<\/td>\nRashon Burno<\/b>, 5th season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Northern Illinois Seeks Upset Bid<\/h2>\n

    Northern Illinois<\/b> arrives with a challenging 7-13 record<\/b> and 3-6 conference mark<\/b>. The Huskies<\/b> sit in 10th place<\/b> in the MAC<\/b> standings. However, upsets happen in college basketball. Traveling to Oxford<\/b> against a team expecting perfection could provide NIU<\/b> the motivation for a statement victory.<\/p>\n

    The Huskies<\/b> notched a recent win against Western Michigan<\/b>, showing capability to compete. Four players<\/b> scored in double figures in that game. If Northern Illinois<\/b> shoots well and plays focused defense, they possess the tools to trouble Miami’s<\/b> rhythm. Upsets<\/b> thrive when the favored team overlooks lighter competition.<\/p>\n

    \n“Miami sits at a perfect 21-0 and are one of just two unbeatens in the sport.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Cincinnati Enquirer<\/b>, Jan. 31, 2026<\/p>\n

    What Could Derail the RedHawks Today?<\/h2>\n

    Complacency<\/b> represents the greatest threat. Undefeated teams<\/b> often struggle when facing lower-seeded opponents<\/b> lacking national recognition. The Redhawks<\/b> survived an 86-84 scare<\/b> against UMass<\/b> just days ago, revealing they remain vulnerable in tight contests. Miami<\/b> must maintain intensity for 40 minutes<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Cold shooting nights could flip momentum. Northern Illinois<\/b> plays scrappy defense and could force Miami<\/b> into bad shots. If the Redhawks<\/b> fall behind and Byers<\/b> or Elmer<\/b> struggle to find rhythm early, NIU<\/b> gains confidence. The Huskies<\/b> need a statement first half to keep this interesting through the final buzzer.<\/p>\n

    Can Miami Ohio Stay Perfect in March?<\/h2>\n

    Beating Northern Illinois<\/b> looks manageable on paper. The real question concerns Miami’s<\/b> ceiling in 10 remaining games<\/b>. Multiple ranked opponents and rival showdowns await before tournament time<\/b>. Does this team have the mental toughness to avoid even one slip-up through March<\/b>?<\/p>\n

    History suggests perfect seasons rarely survive intact. Nebraska<\/b> remains the other undefeated powerhouse, creating a fascinating narrative. If both teams navigate February<\/b> cleanly, a potential NCAA tournament matchup<\/b> between two unbeatens could captivate the nation. But first, Miami<\/b> must handle business against Northern Illinois<\/b> in what should be a comfortable<\/b> victory for Steele’s<\/b> historic team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":39332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Travis Steele\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4088024\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Brant Byers\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Eian Elmer\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Rashon Burno\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Millett Hall\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Oxford\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-01-31 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