Miami Hurricanes Baseball Stages Epic Comeback for 8-7 Walkoff Win Over UCF

Trailing 5-0 late, the Hurricanes rallied to force extra innings and won it on a 13th-inning walk-off homer.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The Miami Hurricanes baseball team overcame a 5-0 deficit, rallying in the late innings to force extra frames before Vance Sheahan's two-run homer in the 13th inning sealed an 8-7 walkoff victory over UCF. The Hurricanes were no-hit through six innings but mounted a furious comeback, capped by Sheahan's dramatic blast that sent the home crowd into a frenzy.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' incredible comeback win showcases the team's resilience and ability to fight back from a large deficit, a trait that could serve them well as they aim to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth this season. The dramatic finish also energized the Miami fanbase and created a memorable "Mark Light Magic" moment at the iconic ballpark.

The details

UCF built a 5-0 lead through five innings, highlighted by a two-run homer from Andrew Williamson in the third. But Miami broke through in the eighth with a two-run shot from Jake Ogden, then tied it in the ninth on a two-run single by Michael Torres after four UCF pitchers hit Hurricanes batters with pitches. UCF regained the lead in the 10th, but Daniel Cuvet's solo homer in the bottom half knotted the score at 6-6. In the 13th, Sheahan delivered the game-winning, two-run blast after Alonzo Alvarez had doubled to start the inning.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Miami trailed 5-0 entering the eighth inning.
  • The Hurricanes scored five runs in the ninth inning to tie the game at 5-5.
  • The game went to extra innings, with the score tied 6-6 after 10 innings.
  • Vance Sheahan hit the game-winning, two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning.

The players

Vance Sheahan

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit the game-winning, two-run homer in the 13th inning to complete the comeback.

Jake Ogden

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to start the Hurricanes' comeback.

Daniel Cuvet

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit a solo home run in the 10th inning to tie the game at 6-6 and force extra innings.

Michael Torres

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to tie the game at 5-5.

Andrew Williamson

The UCF player who hit a two-run home run in the third inning to give UCF an early 5-0 lead.

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What’s next

The Hurricanes will look to build on this dramatic comeback win when they host Indiana State on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes' incredible rally from a 5-0 deficit, capped by Vance Sheahan's walk-off homer, showcased the team's resilience and ability to create memorable "Mark Light Magic" moments at their iconic ballpark. This win could provide a major boost of momentum as Miami aims to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth this season.