Miami Swim Team Strips Down to Their Speedos to Distract SMU Men’s Basketball in Upset Win
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Key Points:
- The Miami University Redhawks swim team wore Speedos, swim caps, and goggles to support their basketball team during the NCAA Tournament First Four game against SMU, aiming to distract the opposing team at the free throw line.
- The tactic appeared effective, with SMU player Corey Washington missing a crucial free throw in the second half, contributing to Miami's 89-79 upset victory.
- The swim team’s Speedo support has become a tradition since January, initially started to combat boredom and embraced by both the swimmers and their coach.
- Miami players and coaches praised the swim team’s unique support, with the arena atmosphere feeling like a home game due to the energized crowd.
- Miami will face Illinois in the first round of
