If you thought the 32-1 Miami Redhawks basketball team was the star of the show in their first March Madness victory in 27 years… think again.
Miami OH swim team pulled up in speedos
SMU proceeds to miss a free throw
March rockspic.twitter.com/bMcD6eMNfA
— Woody (@woodyVSworld) March 19, 2026
The infamous Redhawks swim team travelled the hour from campus to Dayton, Ohio, to liven up the crowd in their signature Speedo outfits.
Social media loved the dedication that both teams showed during the game.
This is 100% going to be in One Shining Moment https://t.co/Pkxs3TpBmW
— THE Bunch of Nuts Podcast (@bunch_nuts) March 19, 2026
Toughest places to play:
3. Cameron Indoor
2. The Phog
1. Dayton when Miami of Ohio and their swim team is in town— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 19, 2026
They’re here!!! 🏊
The Miami (OH) swim/dive team storms down the bleachers in Speedos, as SMU is about to take a free throw 🤣
Whole crowd goes crazy.
The free throw misses.#MiamiOH @WCPO#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/3Ic2zjCecQ
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) March 19, 2026
Even ESPN analyst Mark Adams joined in on the fun.
Mark Adams joining in with the Miami swim team is awesome pic.twitter.com/TgHVybzvBT
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) February 14, 2026
The Redhawks advanced past SMU in the First Four and tip off against Tennessee in the First Round on Friday.