The RedHawks, led by second-year head coach John Cooper, played their home games at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Head coach John Cooper announced the RedHawks' full season schedule on September 3, 2013.

[1] The team's non-conference schedule was highlighted by trips to Notre Dame, Arizona State and Xavier, and a home game against Southern Illinois.

The RedHawks opened their season with one exhibition game against Division II opponent Northwood.

Miami squeaked by with a close 76–71 win, with the Timberwolves nearly mounting a second-half comeback.