Miami Looks to Bounce Back Against Stanford

The Hurricanes and Cardinal meet in an ACC matchup after both teams have lost their last two games.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:31am

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Miami and Stanford, two teams looking to end their recent losing streaks, will face off in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Wednesday in Coral Gables, Florida. The Hurricanes are coming off a win against Syracuse, while the Cardinal suffered a blowout loss to Duke and a close defeat against rival Cal in their last two games.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup for both teams as they try to regain their footing and get back on the winning track. Miami and Stanford have both shown flashes of strong play this season, and this game could be a pivotal moment in determining the trajectory of their seasons.

The details

Miami (16-4, 5-2 ACC) is led by Malik Reneau, who had a double-double in the team's last game against Syracuse. Tre Donaldson and Shelton Henderson also had strong performances for the Hurricanes. Stanford (14-6, 3-4 ACC) has struggled recently, with star player Ebuka Okorie being held under 15 points in three of his last four games. The Cardinal built an early lead against Cal but were unable to hold on.

  • The teams last met on January 22, 2025, with Stanford winning 88-51 at home.
  • This will be the second meeting between Miami and Stanford since the Cardinal joined the ACC in 2024.

The players

Malik Reneau

A key player for Miami, Reneau had a double-double in the team's last game.

Ebuka Okorie

Stanford's leading scorer, who has been held under 15 points in three of his last four games.

Jai Lucas

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes.

Kyle Smith

The head coach of the Stanford Cardinal.

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What they’re saying

“Winning on the road is always hard, especially in this environment, which is one of the most historic in college basketball. We had been having trouble turning the ball over, and we ended up with 16 turnovers again. That led to 17 points for them. But we were able to battle and compete throughout the game as they connected. And this was a big win for us just because we're coming off two losses, and we needed something to get back on the right side.”

— Jai Lucas, Head Coach, Miami Hurricanes

“That was a great atmosphere. Nice to have the Bay Area have a Stanford-Cal game like that. I wish we would have done our part, played a little better. Some big swings in that game, I love the way we came out, up 29-13. ... Obviously, they weren't going to (keep shooting) that way. They're a good shooting team.”

— Kyle Smith, Head Coach, Stanford Cardinal

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have implications for both teams' conference standings and tournament hopes as the season progresses.

The takeaway

This matchup between Miami and Stanford features two teams looking to regain their footing after recent losses. The game will be an important conference battle as both squads aim to get back on track and position themselves for success in the second half of the season.