UMass pulled off a stunning upset against No. 20 Miami (Ohio), ending the RedHawks' perfect season with an 87-83 victory in the Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals. Daniel Hankins-Sanford delivered the decisive blow with a tiebreaking layup in the final 29 seconds, securing the win for the Minutemen.

Miami (Ohio) entered the tournament with a 31-1 record, the last remaining undefeated team in Division I men's basketball. The RedHawks joined an exclusive club as just the fifth program this century to complete an undefeated regular season. Their loss marks the second time a team has fallen in its conference tournament after a perfect regular season, following St. Joseph's in 2004.

The game featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties, showcasing the competitive nature of the matchup. Miami's defeat eliminates them from the MAC tournament and raises questions about their NCAA tournament seeding. The RedHawks' first loss came at the worst possible time, potentially impacting their postseason momentum.