Speedo stunt from swim team helps Miami (Ohio) ride a wave of success into March Madness

Travis Steele heard the murmurs inside the arena burst into a rock-concert explosion of noise as 27 lithe men — wearing nothing but Speedos, goggles and swim caps — bum-rushed the stands behind the basket and waved their arms to provide a nearly-nude distraction on opposing free-throw attempts. With Miami (Ohio) already riding a wave of popularity as one of college basketball's darlings, the swim team's Speedo stunt added a ripple of excitement during the RedHawks' March Madness opener. Ste...

By DAN GELSTON