Miami RedHawks extend nation’s longest win streak to 23 games in record-breaking MAC run

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.

Led by a career-high 19 points from Luke Skaljac, the Miami RedHawks handled Buffalo on Tuesday night to extend their historic winning streak to 23 games. The victory cemented the longest run in Mid-American Conference history and maintained Miami’s status as the owner of the longest active winning streak in Division I men’s basketball.

The sophomore guard scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help the RedHawks extend their streak in the narrow 73-71 victory. Brant Byers added 11 points, and senior guard Peter Suder added another 10 with eight assists. 

Miami (Ohio) guard Luke Skaljac (3) drives to the basket in front of Buffalo forward Ezra McKenna (13) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Buffalo, New York, on Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

"We keep finding ways to win, and tonight was just another example of that," Skaljac said, via the team’s website. 

"I know we can score, we're one of the best offensive teams in the country," head coach Travis Steele added, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.  "It's more about our defense, that's my whole focus right now."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Calling this season’s run historic would be an understatement even for a program not typically recognized as a "powerhouse" in men’s basketball. The RedHawks went unranked for more than two decades before re-entering the rankings in the top 25 last month for the first time since 1999. They are one of only two teams in Division I to remain undefeated, and they are one win ahead of No. 1 ranked Arizona’s streak of 22. 

The RedHawks are currently the No. 23 ranked team and are on the