Trey Perry delivered the decisive basket in the final moments, scoring on a driving layup with one second remaining to lift No. 21 Miami (Ohio) to a 69-67 comeback win over Western Michigan.
Miami (Ohio) rallied late to pull in front, then relied on Perry’s last-second finish to secure the victory and extend its season-opening winning streak to 29 games.
Late finish seals another win
The RedHawks trailed late before surging back in the closing stretch. With the game tight in the final seconds, Perry attacked the rim and converted the go-ahead layup, leaving Western Michigan with only a second to respond.
The win keeps Miami (Ohio) unbeaten and adds another close finish to a run that has now reached 29 consecutive victories to open the season.