Miami Hurricanes Face Missouri in NCAA Tournament

Potential matchup with Purdue looms in Round of 32

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:36pm

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The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team earned a No. 7 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face the Missouri Tigers in the first round. A potential showdown with the Purdue Boilermakers could await the Hurricanes in the Round of 32 if they advance past Missouri.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament after a strong regular season. A win over Missouri would set up an intriguing matchup with Purdue, one of the top teams in the country. This tournament berth is an opportunity for Miami to showcase its talent and compete against some of the best programs in college basketball.

The details

Miami earned the No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament after posting a 24-8 record during the regular season. The Hurricanes will face the No. 10 seed Missouri Tigers in the first round. If Miami can defeat Missouri, they would likely face the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers in the Round of 32.

  • The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins on March 18, 2026.

The players

Miami Hurricanes

The men's basketball team from the University of Miami, representing the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Missouri Tigers

The men's basketball team from the University of Missouri, representing the Southeastern Conference.

Purdue Boilermakers

The men's basketball team from Purdue University, representing the Big Ten Conference.

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What’s next

The winner of the Miami-Missouri matchup will face the winner of the Purdue-TBD game in the Round of 32 on March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes have a challenging path ahead in the NCAA Tournament, but a win over Missouri would set up an intriguing showdown with one of the top teams in the country, the Purdue Boilermakers, in the Round of 32.