March Madness: Key metric may aid Miami (Ohio) after MAC tournament loss

Miami (Ohio) remains in contention for an NCAA tournament at-large bid despite a recent loss to UMass in the Mid-American Conference quarterfinals, thanks to its strong Wins Above Bubble (WAB) metric. The RedHawks, boasting a 31-1 record, face scrutiny due to a weak schedule that included three NAIA opponents and limited top-100 victories. WAB, which measures a team’s success compared to the average bubble team, positions Miami favorably against other bubble teams with poorer records.

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