Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Dominate⁣ Central Michigan,Remain Undefeated

OXFORD,Ohio – The Miami (Ohio) redhawks continued their remarkable season,overpowering ‍Central Michigan 100-61⁤ Tuesday evening at Millett Hall.fueled by a blistering shooting performance and a balanced attack, Miami improved ‌to a perfect 18-0 overall and 6-0 in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play. The victory showcased the RedHawks’ offensive prowess, shooting a season-high 60.4% from the field.

First-Half Firepower Sets the Tone

Miami (Ohio) established ⁤control early, capitalizing on eight first-half three-pointers ⁢to build‌ a substantial lead. The RedHawks shot 53.8% (14-of-26)⁤ from the field before halftime,⁣ creating a 49-35 advantage. Every attempt by Central Michigan to close the gap was met with a timely response from beyond the arc by the RedHawks.

A ‍7-0 run midway through the first half propelled Miami⁤ ahead, sparked by free throws from Justin Kirby, a⁤ three-point play by ‍almar Atlason,⁢ and a layup from Antwone Woolfolk.A steal and layup by Luke Skaljac extended the lead to 26-15 with 8:19 remaining in the half.Peter Suder’s three-pointer with 1:21 left in⁢ the half​ pushed‌ the⁣ RedHawks’ lead to a than-game-high 17 points (46-29).

Second-Half Surge ⁢Seals the⁤ Victory

The RedHawks didn’t let up after the break, hitting ⁤nine of their first eleven shots in the second half to extend their lead to 28 points. Miami’s offensive efficiency‌ continued,finishing ⁤the half shooting ⁤66.7%⁤ (18-of-27) from ⁣the field. The RedHawks outscored Central Michigan⁣ 51-26 in the second ⁢half, solidifying their ​dominant performance.

Byers ​Leads Balanced ⁣Attack

Brant ⁣byers led all scorers with a game-high 24 points, showcasing his scoring versatility. ⁢Justin Kirby provided a notable boost off​ the bench, contributing 17 points. Miami’s balanced scoring attack saw contributions from‍ across the roster, with⁣ 32 field goals made on 53 attempts, 11 successful three-pointers ⁣from 23 attempts, and an ⁢impressive 89.3% (25-of-28) from ⁣the free-throw line.

Chippewas Struggle to Contain RedHawks

Central michigan struggled to find an answer for Miami’s offensive‍ onslaught. Chippewas head coach Andy Bronkema acknowledged the RedHawks’ unselfish ​play and shooting prowess. “They are​ a very unselfish team‍ that is connected,” ‍Bronkema⁣ said. “They’ve ​got a lot⁤ of returners and they have a lot of shooters and ⁢they are very unselfish,so they‌ make‍ the ​extra pass… Their shooting has become famous. We couldn’t ‍slow‍ the⁤ ball down.”

Nathan⁢ Claerbaut led Central Michigan with⁢ 16 points on 8-of-13 shooting, marking his ​14th double-figure ⁣scoring game of the season.Logan McIntire, Tamario‍ Adley, ⁢and Keenan Garner each added 11 points for the Chippewas.Garner also led the team⁤ in rebounds with eight.

Looking Ahead

Miami⁢ (Ohio) will look⁣ to‍ continue its historic run‍ as they prepare for their next challenge.​ Central michigan, now 5-13 overall and 1-5 in MAC play,⁢ will ‌return home to host‌ Ball State‌ on tuesday,‌ January 20, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ‌ET at McGuirk Arena. Click here for the ⁢full Central Michigan schedule.

Key Takeaways:

• Miami (Ohio) remains undefeated at 18-0, demonstrating their dominance⁢ in the MAC.
• The RedHawks’ remarkable shooting‍ performance ⁣(60.4% from the​ field) was a key factor in‌ their victory.
• Brant ‍Byers led⁤ the scoring with ⁣24 points, while ⁤Justin ⁤Kirby provided a valuable contribution off ⁢the bench.
• Central Michigan struggled to contain Miami’s offense and​ momentum throughout‌ the ‍game.