Miami Ohio Basketball Survives With Buzzer-Beater at Western Michigan
miami ohio basketball stayed undefeated with a buzzer-beater against Western Michigan on Feb. 27, 2026, preserving the RedHawks’ perfect record and delivering a dramatic finish at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Miami Ohio Basketball seals win with buzzer-beater
The headline "'It goes!' Miami Ohio stays undefeated with buzzer-beater vs Western Michigan" captured the key moment: Miami (Ohio) finished the game with a shot at the buzzer that kept the team unbeaten. The RedHawks entered the matchup at 28-0 overall and 15-0 in conference play, while Western Michigan came in at 10-18 and 4-11 in the MAC.
Game details at University Arena in Kalamazoo
The contest was listed as Western Michigan Broncos vs. #21 Miami on the schedule for Feb. 27, 2026, with the venue identified as University Arena (Kalamazoo, Mich. ). The game appeared on a Gametracker page titled "Miami (Ohio) RedHawks vs. Western Michigan Broncos Live Score and Stats - February 27, 2026 Gametracker. " The box-score specifics beyond the finishing shot are unclear in the provided context.
What fans and sites saw online
Some fans trying to follow the live gametracker encountered access issues: a page displayed the message "429 Too Many Requests. " Other users saw a page titled "Your browser is not supported | usatoday. com, " which advised readers to download a supported browser for the best experience. The Western Michigan athletics site included a notice asking visitors to consider turning off software that blocks ads, saying "The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "
Pre-game framing called it a national stage
Promotional material used the headline "Men's Basketball Takes National Stage on Friday Against #21 Miami, " signaling the profile of the matchup on the schedule. The billing emphasized Miami’s ranking at #21 and framed the Friday meeting as a notable appearance for Western Michigan at University Arena on Feb. 27, 2026.
Records, consequences and what’s next
With the buzzer-beater, Miami (Ohio) remains 28-0 overall and 15-0 in MAC play; Western Michigan’s record remains 10-18, 4-11 in the conference. The timing and location of the game are confirmed as Feb. 27, 2026, at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich. What either team plays next is unclear in the provided context.
