No. 22 Miami Hurricanes visit SMU Mustangs in conference clash

The Hurricanes look to continue their strong conference play against the struggling Mustangs.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The No. 22 Miami Hurricanes (23-6, 12-4) will visit the SMU Mustangs (19-10, 8-8) on Wednesday night for an ACC conference matchup at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Miami has won 6 of its last 7 games, including a 76-54 victory over Boston College on Saturday. SMU, on the other hand, has dropped its last two games, including a 95-75 loss to Stanford on Saturday.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Miami has been strong in ACC play, while SMU has struggled, making this an opportunity for the Hurricanes to pick up a key road win against a conference foe.

The details

Miami has been led by guard Tre Donaldson, who scored a team-high 15 points in the win over Boston College, and center Ernest Udeh Jr., who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. SMU has been paced by guards Boopie Miller, who scored 26 points in the loss to Stanford, and Jaron Pierre Jr., who added 21 points. The Mustangs will be looking to bounce back at home after consecutive defeats.

  • The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Miami and SMU last met on the basketball court last season, with the Mustangs winning 117-74.

The players

Tre Donaldson

A guard for the Miami Hurricanes who scored a team-high 15 points in their last game.

Ernest Udeh Jr.

A center for the Miami Hurricanes who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in their last game.

Boopie Miller

A guard for the SMU Mustangs who scored a team-high 26 points in their last game.

Jaron Pierre Jr.

A guard for the SMU Mustangs who scored 21 points in their last game.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the surging Hurricanes looking to continue their strong conference play against the struggling Mustangs. Miami's road success and SMU's recent struggles give the Hurricanes the edge, setting up an important conference matchup with postseason implications.