Wright State basketball will look to snap an 0-6 skid against Miami (OH) in a battle where the unbeaten RedHawks bring one of the best starts in program history to the Nutter Center tonight. The Raiders seek an upset as they host the 10-0 Miami team at 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Miami (OH) enters 10-0, matching its best start since 1943-44 season
- Wright State has won the last six meetings against Miami, including an 81-68 victory last November
- Miami ranks 7th nationally in scoring margin at 24.2 points and 8th in scoring offense with 93.2 points per game
- Wright State is one of only 7 undefeated Division I teams remaining in college basketball this season
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The RedHawks have put together one of the most impressive starts in Miami basketball history. Their 10-0 record marks only the third time the program has achieved this feat, with the last occurrence during the 1943-44 season and the only other instance coming way back in 1917-18.
Coach Travis Steele has maintained nearly all of his rotation from last year’s 25-9 squad, creating a cohesive unit that plays with efficiency and purpose. Miami ranks among the nation’s elite in numerous statistical categories, sitting 7th in scoring margin, 8th in scoring offense, and 3rd in effective field goal percentage at 0.616.
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The Raiders enter this matchup 5-6 overall and 1-1 in Horizon League play after dropping a 76-74 heartbreaker at Marshall last Saturday. Wright State has shown resilience in close games, including winning against Green Bay 86-58 with Michael Cooper posting a career-high 23 points.
Interestingly, despite their overall record, Wright State has dominated this rivalry in recent years. The Raiders hold a 6-0 advantage in their last six meetings against Miami, including a dominant 81-68 road victory just last November.
Key Storylines and Player Matches
| Team Attribute | Wright State | Miami (OH) |
| Overall Record | 5-6 | 10-0 |
| Leading Scorer | Michael Cooper (15.3 ppg) | Almar Atlason (19 ppg recent) |
| Scoring Margin | Not ranked | 7th nationally (24.2) |
| Field Goal % | TBA | 52.6% |
| Series History | Won last 6 meetings | Lost last 6 meetings |
Wright State’s Defensive Focus and Home Court Advantage
TJ Burch has emerged as a defensive force for the Raiders, recording 30 steals through 10 games and leading the nation with 3.0 steals per game. His ability to create turnovers will be critical against a Miami team that values ball control and efficiency.
Playing at home provides momentum for Wright State, which is entering a critical four-game homestand. The Nutter Center has shown to be a tough place for opponents this season, and the Raiders will hope their home crowd can create energy against the traveling RedHawks.
Can Wright State’s Recent Success Against Miami Lead to Another Upset?
While Miami enters as one of the nation’s most impressive teams this season, Wright State’s recent dominance in this series provides hope. The Raiders’ recent close losses suggest they are capable of competing with high-level opponents, and their last six victories over Miami indicate they understand how to execute against the RedHawks’ system.
Miami’s schedule has been ranked as one of the easiest in the nation, and facing a desperate Wright State team could provide a reality check. If the Raiders can replicate the success that toppled Miami last November and maintain their defensive aggression, an upset remains possible in this Horizon League matchup.
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