No. 7 Miami Tops No. 10 Missouri in NCAA Tournament

Malik Reneau scores 24 points to lead the Hurricanes to victory

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:35am

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Seventh-seeded Miami used an 11-0 run late in the second half to pull away from 10th-seeded Missouri and win 80-66 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region. Malik Reneau scored a game-high 24 points for the Hurricanes, who advanced to face second-seeded Purdue in the second round. Jayden Stone scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half for Missouri, while Mark Mitchell had 19 points but struggled with his shooting and turnovers.

Why it matters

This win keeps Miami's NCAA Tournament hopes alive as they look to make a deep run, while Missouri's season comes to an end after a hard-fought effort against a higher-seeded opponent.

The details

Miami trailed 54-52 with 7:50 remaining before going on an 11-0 run to take control of the game. Reneau scored 10 points during that stretch, including a 3-pointer and a three-point play. Missouri tried to rally behind Mitchell's scoring, but it wasn't enough to overcome Miami's strong finish. The Hurricanes outrebounded the Tigers 46-30 and scored 19 points off 16 offensive boards.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region.

The players

Malik Reneau

A standout player for Miami who scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Hurricanes to victory.

Mark Mitchell

A key player for Missouri who scored 19 points but struggled with his shooting and turnovers.

Jayden Stone

Scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half for Missouri in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The Hurricanes will face second-seeded Purdue in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

The takeaway

This win showcases Miami's ability to make key plays down the stretch and overcome a tough opponent, setting them up for a potential deep tournament run. For Missouri, the loss ends their season but they can be proud of their hard-fought effort against a higher-seeded team.