YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — Miami (Ohio) used a dominant first half to secure a 74-64 victory over Eastern Michigan in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at the Convocation Center.

The Redhawks built a 43-22 halftime lead and withstood a second-half push from the Eagles, who outscored them 42-31 after the break. Miami (Ohio) improved to 28-0 overall and remained perfect in conference play. Eastern Michigan fell to 10-18.

An announced crowd of 3,136 watched as the Redhawks extended their remarkable season. The combined final score fell well under the pregame over/under line of 151.5 points.