Miami Ends Six-Game Skid Against Florida State With 83-73 Win

Malik Reneau's double-double and Tre Donaldson's homecoming performance lead Hurricanes to key ACC victory.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:07am

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The Miami Hurricanes defeated their in-state rival Florida State Seminoles 83-73 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game losing streak against the Seminoles. Senior forward Malik Reneau led the way for Miami with 23 points and 12 rebounds, including a crucial late-game bucket to extend the Hurricanes' lead. Fellow senior Tre Donaldson, a Tallahassee native, scored 21 points in his homecoming game in front of 40 friends and family members.

Why it matters

The win further solidifies Miami's status as an NCAA Tournament-worthy team, as they now sit at 22-6 overall and 11-4 in ACC play. The Hurricanes have a 10-6 record against Quadrant 1 and 2 opponents and have avoided any bad losses this season, putting them in good position to make the Big Dance for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

The details

Miami shot the ball well from deep, going 9-of-21 from three-point range, led by Donaldson's four triples. However, the Hurricanes also struggled with turnovers, committing 18 which led to 26 points for Florida State. Miami head coach Jai Lucas was pleased with his team's defense overall, but lamented the turnover issues.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Miami's next game is on Saturday, February 29, 2026 at 2 pm against Boston College.

The players

Malik Reneau

Miami's senior forward and leading scorer, who had 23 points and 12 rebounds, including a crucial late-game bucket to extend the Hurricanes' lead.

Tre Donaldson

Miami's senior guard who is a Tallahassee native, scoring 21 points in front of 40 friends and family members in his homecoming game.

Jai Lucas

Miami's head coach, who was pleased with his team's defense overall but lamented the 18 turnovers that led to 26 points for Florida State.

Shelton Henderson

Miami's freshman forward who suffered a non-contact injury scare in the second half but was able to return to the game and finish with 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Luke Loucks

Florida State's head coach, who mixed in a blend of man-to-man and zone defense that caused Miami to turn the ball over 18 times.

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What they’re saying

“He's just been as consistent as can be for us. I'm always yelling and screaming at him, and I look up and he's got 18 and eight, and so then I got to check myself a little bit and be like, 'Alright, he's doing fine.' He came up with some timely offensive rebounds today. The last one on the free throw for the tip-in was huge. I thought this was his best rebounding game.”

— Jai Lucas, Miami Head Coach

“He's been one of the guys that's carried us all year. But this is a different game. It's his first time playing at home. I've been in a game where I went back home to play, so I knew the emotions. I knew what he was thinking. I knew it was going to take him time to settle. I thought it'd be a little bit earlier, but I was glad that he was able to do it and then kind of carry us down the stretch.”

— Jai Lucas, Miami Head Coach

What’s next

Miami heads home for its next game on Saturday, February 29, 2026 at 2 pm against Boston College. A win over the Eagles would likely lock in the Hurricanes' spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Miami's victory over in-state rival Florida State not only ends a six-game losing streak against the Seminoles, but also further solidifies the Hurricanes' status as an NCAA Tournament-worthy team. With a 22-6 overall record and 11-4 mark in ACC play, Miami has positioned itself well to make the Big Dance for the first time since the 2022-23 season.