Miami Hurricanes Defeat Florida State in Close Game

Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson lead the Hurricanes to victory over the Seminoles.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:38am

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The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Florida State Seminoles 83-73 in a close game on Tuesday night. Malik Reneau scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Tre Donaldson had 21 points, six assists, and six rebounds for the Hurricanes. Miami shot 53% from the field and 43% from three-point range to hold off a late Seminoles comeback attempt.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Hurricanes atop the ACC standings and in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Seminoles, meanwhile, fall to 14-14 on the season and 7-8 in conference play, making their path to the postseason more difficult.

The details

The Hurricanes led by as many as 11 points in the second half, but Florida State cut the deficit to four points late. Miami ended the game on an 8-2 run to secure the victory. Reneau recorded his eighth double-double of the season, while Tru Washington scored 10 of his 11 points in the first half and had a game-high four steals.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Miami led 38-32 at halftime.

The players

Malik Reneau

A key player for the Miami Hurricanes, Reneau scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win.

Tre Donaldson

Donaldson contributed 21 points, six assists, and six rebounds for the Hurricanes.

Lajae Jones

The leading scorer for the Florida State Seminoles, Jones had 21 points in the loss.

Chauncey Wiggins

Wiggins added 14 points and five rebounds for the Seminoles.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with that same intensity and focus as we head into the final stretch of the season.”

— Malik Reneau

What’s next

The Hurricanes will host Boston College on Saturday, while the Seminoles will look to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Hurricanes in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while the Seminoles will need to regroup and finish the season strong to secure their own postseason berth.