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Miami RedHawks come up short
Miami hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but it's a little too late in a 58-56 loss to Oregon.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
SPOKANE, Wash. — The amazing start was followed by 10 minutes of frustration. Then Miami University's basketball team got down to business.
The RedHawks dictated the tempo Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional, and a much-quicker Oregon squad played right along, opting for a straight-up, halfcourt attack.
Extras
The result was a close game that could've gone either way. Ultimately, the Ducks were a little more proficient down the stretch and held on for a 58-56 victory at Spokane Arena.
"I think that they played more of our game than we played of their game," Miami coach Charlie Coles said. "And when that happens, you've got a shot at it. But I give (Oregon) credit. Good ballclub."
Tim Pollitz and Michael Bramos led the way for Miami (18-15), with Pollitz scoring 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Bramos adding 18 points.
It was Pollitz who pushed the RedHawks within 54-53 on a short jumper with 46.2 seconds remaining. But the Ducks' Aaron Brooks drove to the hole and was fouled with 21.1 ticks left, sinking two free throws to make it 56-53.
Bramos was off the mark with a 3-point attempt from the top of the key with about 5 seconds remaining, and Oregon's Maarty Leunen made two foul shots with 2.4 on the clock. Bramos buried a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from near halfcourt for the final margin.
"That one goes in, the other one doesn't," said Bramos, shaking his head. "I really wish the first one would've went in. I took a step back to clear some space, but to tell you the truth, I thought it was in. I wanted to take that shot. I like pressure situations."
Brooks (18), Bryce Taylor (14) and Leunen (13) all scored in double digits for Oregon (27-7). The Ducks will face 11th-seeded Winthrop, a 74-64 winner over No. 6 Notre Dame on Friday, in the second round Sunday.
Key moment
In the waning seconds, Michael Bramos' 3-point try hit the front of the rim as the RedHawks fell inches short of overcoming an 11-point, second-half deficit.
Notable
• The RedHawks went scoreless for nearly 10 minutes in the first half, were on the wrong side of a 20-0 run and still nearly pulled the upset.
• Miami ended the season as the only team in the country not to give up more than 70 points in a game.
