UMass Upsets Miami (OH), Ends Perfect Season in MAC Tournament

In one of the biggest surprises of the tournament, the UMass Minutemen men’s basketball defeated the Miami RedHawks men’s basketball 87–83 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. 🏀🔥

The loss was a shocking one for Miami, who entered the game 31–0 and had gone undefeated throughout the regular season before the upset.

UMass Comes in as the Underdog

UMass entered the game as the No. 8 seed, while Miami was the No. 1 seed and one of the best mid-major teams in the country. Most fans expected Miami to continue its dominant season, but UMass had other plans.

From the start, the Minutemen played aggressively on both ends of the floor, attacking the paint and putting pressure on Miami’s defense.

Back-and-Forth Battle

The game stayed competitive throughout. Miami tried to control the pace with their offense and experience, but UMass continued to respond with big plays and key baskets.

Each time Miami started to build momentum, UMass answered with scoring runs that kept the game close heading into the final minutes.

Late Push Seals the Upset

In the closing stretch, UMass made several clutch plays to take control of the game. Key baskets and strong defense helped the Minutemen hold onto their lead despite Miami’s late comeback attempt.

When the final buzzer sounded, UMass secured the 87–83 victory, ending Miami’s perfect season and sending shockwaves through the conference tournament.

What the Win Means

The victory sends the UMass Minutemen men’s basketball to the MAC tournament semifinals and marks one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.

For the Miami RedHawks men’s basketball, the loss ends a historic undefeated run, though the team could still receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament thanks to their strong overall season.

One thing is certain: March Madness chaos arrived early.