Miami Hurricanes Defeat Creighton Bluejays 9-4 in Series Opener

The Hurricanes used a five-run seventh inning to earn the victory in a back-and-forth ballgame.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:12am

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The Miami Hurricanes (16-6, 2-4 ACC) took game one of the three-game series against the Creighton Bluejays (9-9, 0-0 BIG EAST), 9-4, at Mark Light Field on Friday night. The Hurricanes broke open a close game with a five-run seventh inning to earn the victory.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Hurricanes and Bluejays showcases two teams looking to make a mark in their respective conferences. Miami is seeking to bounce back after a slow start in ACC play, while Creighton aims to establish itself as a contender in the Big East.

The details

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the first six innings. Creighton struck first with an RBI single in the top of the first, but Miami quickly answered with a solo home run from Daniel Cuvet. The Bluejays regained the lead in the fourth and fifth innings, but the Hurricanes kept pace, tying the game each time. In the sixth inning, Miami took its first lead of the night on a bases-loaded walk by Derek Williams. Creighton evened the score again in the seventh, but the Hurricanes exploded for five runs in the bottom half of the inning, highlighted by Williams' three-run double, to pull away for the 9-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Game two of the three-game series is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Miami Hurricanes

The baseball team representing the University of Miami, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Creighton Bluejays

The baseball team representing Creighton University, a member of the Big East Conference.

Lyndon Glidewell

The winning pitcher for the Miami Hurricanes, who entered in the seventh inning and recorded the final out of the frame.

Shea Wendt

The losing pitcher for the Creighton Bluejays, who allowed three runs without recording an out in the seventh inning.

Derek Williams

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit a three-run double in the seventh inning to give the Hurricanes a 9-5 lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The three-game series continues Saturday at Mark Light Field, with first pitch for game two set for 6 p.m. The contest will be available on ACCNX and can be heard on WVUM 90.5 FM.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Hurricanes and Bluejays showcases two teams looking to make a mark in their respective conferences, with Miami seeking to bounce back after a slow start in ACC play and Creighton aiming to establish itself as a contender in the Big East.