- Matchup: UMass Minutemen vs Miami RedHawks
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Millett Hall, Oxford, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting college basketball face-off, the Miami RedHawks (20-0) will take on the UMass Minutemen (13-8) at Millett Hall this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the UMass Minutemen secured a narrow victory over Buffalo, triumphing with a score of 68-67. UMass showcased a shooting performance of 44.8%, hitting 26 of 58 shots, alongside a 30% record from beyond the arc with 6 successful 3-pointers out of 20 attempts. At the free throw line, they converted 10 of 16 shots, achieving a success rate of 62.5%. On the rebounding front, they claimed a total of 32 boards, 12 of which were offensive. The Minutemen also tallied 13 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and making 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed Buffalo to shoot 50.0% from the field, as the opponents made 26 of their 52 attempts. Buffalo recorded 17 assists and achieved 7 steals, securing a total of 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive) without any blocks. From the charity stripe, Buffalo managed to convert 7 of 14 attempts, finishing with a 50% success rate. Both teams committed 13 fouls during the game.
One standout player from UMass was Marcus Banks Jr., who scored 19 points on 6 of 15 shooting. He played for 34 minutes and gathered 2 rebounds, shooting at a rate of 40% and providing 1 assist.
Entering this game, UMass holds a record of 13-8 for the current season. The Minutemen are averaging 13.8 turnovers and committing approximately 20.4 fouls per contest. They are bringing in an average of 38.0 rebounds and have accumulated a total of 369 assists this season, ranking them 22nd nationally in assists. UMass has a 3-point shooting percentage of 34.8%, making 159 out of 457 attempts, alongside a free throw shooting rate of 67.3%. They average 79.7 points per game, positioning them 116th in D-1 basketball, with a shooting percentage of 46.2% from the field.
On the defensive end, UMass is forcing 13.1 turnovers per game, while drawing 19.7 personal fouls. They concede a 3-point shooting percentage of 29.2% and are ranked 203rd in college basketball, allowing an average of 74.2 points per game. The Minutemen give up a field goal shooting percentage of 44.3% (524 of 1,183) and average 31.9 rebounds per game. They currently hold a rank of 278th in opponent assists, allowing a total of 300 assists so far this season.
In their last matchup, the Miami RedHawks celebrated a high-scoring win, defeating Kent State with a final score of 107-101. The RedHawks allowed Kent State to grab a total of 37 rebounds (14 of which were offensive). Miami managed to hit 33.3% of their attempts from 3-point range, sinking 10 of 30 shots, and finished strong at the free throw line, converting 25 of 31 attempts for an 80.6% success rate. Kent State shot 48.5%, making 33 of their 68 attempts, while Miami marked a shooting percentage of 54.3% by hitting 38 of 70 shots. They made 9 of 31 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a 29.0% shooting rate. Kent State committed 26 fouls, allowing the RedHawks a total of 34 free throw attempts. Miami also showcased solid defensive statistics with 7 steals and a combined total of 29 rebounds, including 21 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards.
Peter Suder was a key player for Miami, finishing the game with 27 points over 40 minutes of play, alongside 8 assists. His field goal shooting was impressive at 70.6%, making 12 out of 17 attempts and securing 10 rebounds.
Miami stands undefeated with a record of 20-0 this season. The RedHawks average 16.7 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 77.3%. They are assisting on 17.5 baskets per game, placing them 38th nationally, while also averaging 11.0 turnovers per match. Miami has accumulated a total of 1,891 points this year, which breaks down to an impressive 94.6 points per game, while collecting 36.1 rebounds per outing. Offensively, they boast a remarkable 54.0% field goal percentage, placing them at the top of college basketball.
On defense, Miami ranks 213th in points per game allowed, giving up an average of 74.7. They force 13.8 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field, which ranks 119th in the NCAA. Opponents are hitting 31.9% of their 3-point attempts (152 of 477), and they boast a free throw shooting percentage of 76.1%. Miami concedes an average of 12.8 assists and collects 32.4 rebounds per game, which ranks them 136th and 70th nationwide respectively.
Who will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Miami
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