Miami Hurricanes Face Tough ACC Road Tests This Week

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The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team (19-5, 8-3 ACC) faces a challenging week ahead as they hit the road for two key ACC matchups. The Hurricanes will travel to take on Virginia on February 21st and then head to Tallahassee to face Florida State on February 24th. Miami is currently ranked No. 36 in the NCAA NET rankings and has a 3-3 record in Quad 1 games, 4-1 in Quad 2, 3-1 in Quad 3, and a perfect 9-0 in Quad 4 games. The team's KenPom rankings have them at No. 41 overall, with the offense ranked 53rd and the defense ranked 37th nationally.

Why it matters

As March Madness approaches, these road games against fellow ACC opponents will be crucial for Miami's NCAA Tournament seeding and chances. The Hurricanes are looking to solidify their standing and improve their resume for the big dance.

The details

The Hurricanes face a tough test against a Virginia team that has been a consistent contender in the ACC. They then head to Tallahassee to take on a Florida State squad that has also been strong in conference play. These games will provide a good barometer for where the Hurricanes stand heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

• The Miami Hurricanes will play at Virginia on February 21, 2026.
• The Miami Hurricanes will play at Florida State on February 24, 2026.

What’s next

After this week's road games, the Hurricanes will return home to face North Carolina on February 28th, another key ACC matchup as they look to solidify their NCAA Tournament resume.