Miami Knocks Off No. 24 Louisville in ACC Quarterfinals

Malik Reneau's 24 points lead Hurricanes to victory over Cardinals

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:10am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Malik Reneau scored 24 points and made key plays in the second half as Miami defeated No. 24 Louisville 78-73 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals. Tru Washington added 17 points off the bench for the Hurricanes, who avenged a loss to the Cardinals from the regular season finale. Louisville's Ryan Conwell scored 22 points but the team shot just 25% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

This win keeps Miami's hopes alive for an NCAA Tournament berth, while Louisville will now have to wait to see if their strong regular season will be enough to earn an at-large bid. The game also featured an intriguing rematch between the two teams, who had just met a few days earlier in the regular season finale.

The details

Miami led for most of the second half, but Louisville pulled within 69-68 with a minute to play. Reneau then scored in the lane, and a Tru Washington steal and two free throws gave the Hurricanes a 73-68 lead they would not relinquish. Louisville was hurt by 13 turnovers compared to just 8 for Miami.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament.
  • Miami and Louisville had met just six days earlier, with Louisville winning 92-89 in the regular season finale.

The players

Malik Reneau

A Miami player who scored 24 points and made key plays in the second half to lead the Hurricanes to victory.

Tru Washington

A Miami player who came off the bench to score 17 points for the Hurricanes.

Ryan Conwell

A Louisville player who scored 22 points but shot just 1-for-10 from 3-point range.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Miami will face second-seeded and No. 10 Virginia in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Friday night.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the ACC, with two teams battling it out in the conference tournament after a close regular season matchup just days earlier. The win was a big boost for Miami's NCAA Tournament hopes, while Louisville will now have to wait anxiously to see if their strong season will be enough to earn an at-large bid.