Navigato's late 3 helps Toledo to 66-63 win over Miami (OH)
OXORD, Ohio -- Nate Navigato scored 20 points, including a 3-pointer and a layup in the final minute to assure Toledo a 66-63 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday night.
Miami (Ohio) led 63-61 following two Darrian Ringo free throws with 1:42 remaining. Navigato nailed a 3 for a 64-63 advantage and drove for a basket with 15 seconds remaining. Miami's Dalonte Brown missed a 3 with seven seconds left and Marreon Jackson grabbed the defensive rebound the seal the win.
Navigato made 4 of 8 from deep. Jackson had 16 points to go with five rebounds and five assists and Luke Knapke added 13 points while grabbing nine rebounds.
Toledo (17-4, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) took a 31-29 lead into the break and pushed its advantage to 59-49 midway in the second. The RedHawks tied it at 61 with 2:40 remaining after Ringo and Jalen Adaway had consecutive layups and took the lead following Ringo's two free throws.
Nike Sibande had 18 points and Bam Bowman 17 for Miami (11-10, 3-5), which had won three straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Darryl Smith
- Edwin Young
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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