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Miami RedHawks Chase NCAA Tournament Bid Amid Tense WAB Rankings

2/16/2026

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Miami University aims for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007, relying on Wins Against Bubble (WAB).
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament is the only guaranteed path to the NCAA Tournament.
If the Miami RedHawks enter undefeated but lose, they could maintain a hopeful WAB ranking.
Losing twice would hurt their chances, potentially dropping them into the mid-40s in WAB.
The team must navigate these scenarios as Selection Sunday approaches.

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Story summary

Miami University aims for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007, relying on Wins Against Bubble (WAB).
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament is the only guaranteed path to the NCAA Tournament.
If the Miami RedHawks enter undefeated but lose, they could maintain a hopeful WAB ranking.
Losing twice would hurt their chances, potentially dropping them into the mid-40s in WAB.
The team must navigate these scenarios as Selection Sunday approaches.