The Miami RedHawks came into the contest sitting at 15-4 overall all, and 6-2 in conference play. Along with a solid chance at a MAC regular season title and one of the 4 byes, Miami is also trying to gain the attention of the NCAA selection committee. They were sitting at 54th in RPI rankings. While they have a long way to climb, a bunch of winnable games before closing with Buffalo and Ohio in two of their last three provides the opportunity.
Standing in their way tonight was a pesky Eastern Michigan Eagles team that was 10-9 overall and 3-5 in MAC play.