The University of Miami men’s basketball team secured a 77-69 win over SMU on Wednesday at the Moody Center in Dallas. With this victory, Miami improved its record to 24-6 for the season, tying the school record for most regular season wins. The Hurricanes also moved to 13-4 in ACC play, earning the No. 3 seed for next week’s ACC Tournament.
Miami maintained a lead throughout the first half, with Shelton Henderson hitting a three-pointer that gave them a five-point advantage midway through. Noam Dovrat added his third three-pointer just before halftime, giving Miami its largest lead of the half at 38-31.
After halftime, Miami started strong with a 7-0 run that extended their lead to 45-31. SMU responded with their own run but could not take control as Miami answered back and pushed their advantage to 60-44.
Jaron Pierre Jr. of SMU made consecutive three-pointers late in the game to reduce Miami’s lead to eight points at 68-60. Malik Reneau then hit a three-pointer for Miami, restoring an eleven-point margin.
Tru Washington helped secure the win by making two free throws and scoring on a layup following an SMU turnover.
Tre Donaldson led Miami with 17 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Malik Reneau recorded a double-double with 14 points and eleven rebounds along with four assists and three steals. Ernest Udeh Jr. contributed ten rebounds, eight points, and four blocks while Noam Dovrat finished with twelve points on four-of-five shooting from beyond the arc. Tru Washington scored fifteen points and Shelton Henderson added eleven.
Miami matched its season high by making eleven out of eighteen three-point attempts and shot nearly forty-seven percent from the field overall.
The Hurricanes will conclude their regular season against Louisville at home inside the Watsco Center on Saturday at 2 p.m., with coverage available on ESPNU and local radio station 560 AM WQAM.
Tickets for next season are available online at www.miamihurricanes.com/tickets.
