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UNDEFEATED NO MORE 😮 UMass hands Miami (OH) its first loss of the season‼️ https://t.co/JyHISGcgDi

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Posted March 12, 2026

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This post announces that No. 20 Miami (Ohio) men's basketball team lost its first game of the season to UMass 87-83 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinal[1]. Miami (Ohio) had maintained a perfect 31-1 record with a 31-game winning streak, the longest in program and conference history[2]. The loss ended the last remaining undefeated Division I men's basketball team's historic season, with Daniel Hankins-Sanford hitting the game-winning layup with 29 seconds remaining[1].

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This content is trending because it marks a significant milestone in college basketball—the end of the last undefeated team's historic run. The dramatic finish with a late game-winner, combined with the high stakes of a tournament game that determines postseason eligibility, creates compelling narrative momentum across sports media.

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  • 1Miami (Ohio) achieved the first undefeated regular season in the 80-year history of the Mid-American Conference[2]
  • 2Leonardo Bettiol led UMass to victory with 25 points, while Miami's Brant Byers added 17 points in the loss[1]
  • 3The game featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties, showcasing how competitive and closely matched the teams were[1]
  • 4Miami (Ohio) had a 69-58 lead with 8:11 remaining before UMass rallied back with a 13-2 run to secure the upset[1]
  • 5Miami (Ohio) coach Travis Steele stated their goal was not just to win games but to advance to the NCAA Tournament's second round[2]

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UNDEFEATED NO MORE 😮

UMass hands Miami (OH) its first loss of the season‼️ https://t.co/JyHISGcgDi