OXFORD, Ohio — In an exciting matchup on Friday night, Peter Suder dropped 22 points, leading the Miami (OH) RedHawks to a thrilling 96-92 overtime victory over Kent State. Eian Elmer secured the win with a crucial 3-pointer just 21 seconds before the final buzzer.

Suder contributed significantly to the team’s success, recording five rebounds and six assists while helping Miami (OH) improve to 20-7 overall and 11-3 in the Mid-American Conference. Elmer was also a key player, scoring 17 points with a shooting performance that included 5 of 14 from the field, 5 for 10 from beyond the arc, and 2 for 3 at the free-throw line. Alongside them, Brant Byers added 12 points, having made 3 of 7 from the field and converting 4 of 5 free throws.

On the other side of the court, the Golden Flashes (18-9, 8-6) were paced by Delrecco Gillespie, who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. His teammate Jalen Sullinger also matched his effort with 20 points while adding four assists and two steals. Cian Medley contributed 16 points to the Kent State effort. This defeat snapped a five-game winning streak for the Golden Flashes.

In the first half, Byers stepped up for Miami (OH) with 10 points, allowing the RedHawks to go into halftime leading 44-41. The second half saw the Golden Flashes outscore Miami (OH) by three points, leading to a tie at the end of regulation time with a score of 82-82. Elmer played a crucial role in overtime, scoring six points that ultimately sealed the win for his team, including the decisive shot.

Both teams will return to the court on Tuesday, with Miami (OH) set to host Northern Illinois while Kent State will face off against Toledo.