Miami Hurricanes edge Virginia Tech in close game

Tre Donaldson scores career-high 32 points to lead Miami to 67-66 victory

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 67-66 in a close game on Tuesday. Miami was led by Tre Donaldson, who scored a career-high 32 points, including a tie-breaking free throw with 12.5 seconds left to secure the win for the Hurricanes.

Why it matters

This was an important ACC conference matchup between two teams vying for position in the standings. The close victory keeps Miami in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming ACC tournament and potentially the NCAA tournament.

The details

Donaldson's career night was the key to Miami's victory, as he scored 32 points on efficient 10-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range. The game came down to the final seconds, with Donaldson hitting a free throw to break a 66-66 tie and give Miami the lead for good.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Tre Donaldson

A Miami Hurricanes basketball player who scored a career-high 32 points to lead his team to victory.

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What’s next

Miami will look to build on this win as they continue their ACC schedule, while Virginia Tech will aim to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

Tre Donaldson's standout performance was the difference-maker for Miami in this close ACC battle, showcasing the Hurricanes' ability to win tight games down the stretch.