Bowling Green basketball welcomes an undefeated Miami (OH) RedHawks team to the Stroh Center tonight for the MAC home opener. The Falcons look to upset a perfect 13-0 Miami team that enters as the only unbeaten Mid-American Conference squad and one of six remaining unbeatens in all of Division I basketball.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Bowling Green enters at 10-3 overall and 1-0 in MAC play after beating Ohio on December 20
- Miami (OH) sits 13-0 and ranked No. 5 in the Mid-Major Top 25 poll with elite offensive efficiency
- The game tips off at 7:00 PM ET tonight at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio
- All-time record favors Miami with a 92-61 advantage in 154 meetings dating back to 1944
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The Falcons finished their nonconference schedule with a convincing 125-66 victory over Siena Heights. Guard Josiah Shackelford led the way with 21 points in that dominant performance before Christmas break.
Bowling Green ranks fourth in the MAC for scoring with 88.6 points per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the field. The team boasts a 6-2 home record at the Stroh Center, putting them in a position to capitalize on their crowd advantage tonight.
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Miami (OH) enters the contest as one of the nation’s most dangerous offensive teams under head coach Travis Steele. The RedHawks rank seventh nationally in scoring efficiency, averaging 95.1 points per game while shooting 54.6 percent from the field and 43.6 percent from three-point range.
The RedHawks recently survived in overtime against UNC Asheville and posted an 86-77 victory over Ball State while hitting an impressive 13 of 24 three-pointers. Miami remains the surprise undefeated team among Power Five competition, drawing national attention with their flawless record.
| Category | Bowling Green | Miami (OH) |
| Record | 10-3 (1-0 MAC) | 13-0 (1-0 MAC) |
| Points Per Game | 88.6 (4th in MAC) | 95.1 (7th nationally) |
| Field Goal % | 49.8% | 54.6% |
| Three-Point % | TBA | 43.6% |
Shackelford and Falcons Face Ultimate MAC Challenge in Home Opener
Josiah Shackelford averages 11.4 points per game for Bowling Green while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. The 6’4″ guard will be critical to the Falcons’ ability to stay competitive against Miami’s elite defense and scoring onslaught.
Bowling Green opens MAC play at home for the first time this season after a road win over Ohio to start conference competition. Keeping Miami’s explosive offense in check will require sustained defensive pressure and limiting turnovers that could lead to transition buckets.
RedHawks’ Historic Undefeated Season Could Face First Major Test
Miami (OH) becomes just one of six remaining undefeated teams at the Division I level alongside Arizona, Iowa State, Michigan, Nebraska, and Vanderbilt. The RedHawks program, which hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2007, aims to prove this season represents a legitimate program resurgence.
Tonight’s matchup against Bowling Green provides a significant conference test for Miami as it looks to maintain its perfect record. The RedHawks hold the historical advantage in this rivalry with 92 wins in 154 all-time meetings, including recent victories by double digits.
Can Bowling Green Disrupt Miami’s Perfect Record at Home Tonight?
The Falcons’ home court at the Stroh Center could prove pivotal against an undefeated opponent. Bowling Green has already shown the ability to compete at a high level with victories over quality nonconference opponents before the holiday break.
Miami’s elite offensive efficiency and undefeated record make them heavy favorites, but college basketball often produces surprising upsets when teams get hot at home. Bowling Green enters with momentum on its side after an impressive nonconference run and will look to shock the college basketball world tonight.
“The RedHawks are just one of six teams that are still undefeated at the Division I level.”
— MRO-Plus Sports, College Basketball Analysis
Sources
- ESPN — Live coverage and game previews for Miami (OH) vs. Bowling Green basketball
- Bowling Green Athletics — Official team statistics and schedule information
- Miami University Athletics — Official RedHawks roster and performance data
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