The Redskins, led by 2nd-year head coach Jerry Peirson, played their home games at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio as members of the Mid-American Conference.

The team won the conference regular season title, but lost to Ball State in the championship game of the MAC tournament.

7 seed Iowa State Cyclones in the opening round, 81–79 in OT on a buzzer beater by Jeff Hornacek.

Senior Ron Harper was again named MAC Player of the Year, and added to his list of school records.

At the finish of the season, Harper owned school records for career points, rebounds, steals, and blocks.