Alonzo Alvarez hits tie-breaking HR, No. 23 Miami wins 6-2 over Indiana State

Derek Williams also homered and drove in three runs for the Hurricanes

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Alonzo Alvarez hit a tie-breaking home run in the seventh inning and the No. 23 Miami Hurricanes won 6-2 over Indiana State on Wednesday night. Derek Williams, the reigning ACC Player of the Week, also homered and drove in three runs and Daniel Cuvet knocked in a run for the Hurricanes.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Hurricanes undefeated at 5-0 on the season and showcases the offensive firepower of the team, led by standout players like Alvarez and Williams.

The details

Alvarez's tie-breaking home run in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 deadlock and sparked a three-run rally for the Hurricanes. Williams also contributed with a two-run home run in the seventh. Starting pitcher Sebastian Santos-Olson allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings in his collegiate debut before the bullpen took over.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night.
  • Miami begins a four-game weekend series against Lafayette on Friday (7:00 p.m., ACCNX).

The players

Alonzo Alvarez

A Miami Hurricanes player who hit the tie-breaking home run in the seventh inning.

Derek Williams

The reigning ACC Player of the Week, who homered and drove in three runs for the Hurricanes.

Daniel Cuvet

A Miami Hurricanes player who knocked in a run.

Rob Evans

The Miami pitcher who pitched a scoreless seventh inning.

Sebastian Santos-Olson

The Miami starting pitcher who allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings in his collegiate debut.

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What’s next

Miami begins a four-game weekend series against Lafayette on Friday (7:00 p.m., ACCNX).

The takeaway

This win showcases the offensive depth and talent of the No. 23 Miami Hurricanes, who remain undefeated on the season. Key contributors like Alvarez and Williams are leading the way as the team prepares for an upcoming weekend series against Lafayette.