No. 17 Miami Rallies for Electric Ninth Inning Comeback Against FAU

Hurricanes score 7 runs in the 9th to overcome 7-4 deficit and remain undefeated

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The No. 17 Miami Hurricanes baseball team overcame a 7-4 deficit in the 9th inning with a huge offensive outburst, scoring 7 runs to defeat Florida Atlantic University 11-7 and improve to 10-0 on the season. The Hurricanes' powerful offense, which has set program records for runs scored in a 10-game span, was able to bail out an inconsistent pitching performance and some defensive miscues to pull off the dramatic comeback victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Miami undefeated on the season and shows the resiliency of a team that can overcome adversity. The Hurricanes' ability to erase a 3-run deficit in the 9th inning with a huge offensive outburst demonstrates their offensive firepower and the team's refusal to give up, even when facing a tough midweek opponent. This win should give the Hurricanes momentum heading into a big weekend series against rival Florida.

The details

Miami jumped out to a 3-0 lead early, but FAU battled back to tie the game 3-3 in the 4th inning. The Owls then took a 7-4 lead in the 7th and 8th innings, but the Hurricanes erupted for 7 runs in the 9th to complete the comeback. Key hits included a 2-run double by Brylan West and a bases-clearing 3-run double by Jake Ogden. Closer Ryan Bilka came in to shut the door and earn the win for Miami.

  • Miami jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning.
  • FAU tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the 4th inning.
  • FAU took a 7-4 lead in the bottom of the 7th and 8th innings.
  • Miami scored 7 runs in the top of the 9th inning to take an 11-7 lead.
  • The game was played on February 26, 2026.

The players

Brylan West

A Miami player who drove in the first run of the game for the Hurricanes and later hit a 2-run double in the 9th inning to give Miami the lead.

Alex Sosa

A Miami player who drove in a run for the Hurricanes.

Derek Williams

A Miami player who drove in a run but also committed two errors that allowed FAU to tie the game.

Daniel Cuvet

A Miami player who hit a game-tying 3-run home run in the 9th inning to spark the Hurricanes' comeback.

Jake Ogden

A Miami player who hit a bases-clearing 3-run double in the 9th inning to give the Hurricanes the lead.

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What they’re saying

“All fight from Cuvet 👊”

— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (Twitter)

“BIG TIME B WEST‼️”

— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (Twitter)

“OGDEN CLEARS THE BASES‼️”

— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (Twitter)

What’s next

The No. 17 Miami Hurricanes will now prepare for a rivalry weekend series against No. 10 Florida (9-0) in Coral Gables, starting on Friday at 6:00 p.m. ET on ACCN.

The takeaway

This game showcases the offensive firepower and resilience of the 2026 Miami Hurricanes baseball team. Despite facing a 3-run deficit late, the Hurricanes' high-powered offense erupted for 7 runs in the 9th inning to complete the comeback and remain undefeated. This win should give the Hurricanes momentum heading into a big rivalry series against Florida.