Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (03/20/2026) — A blistering second-half offensive surge powered the Miami Hurricanes past the Missouri Tigers, 80-66, on Friday night at the Enterprise Center. After a tightly contested first half, Miami pulled away late, leveraging superior rebounding and clutch three-point shooting to end Missouri's season.
Malik Reneau led all scorers with 24 points for the Hurricanes, who outscored the Tigers 53-40 after halftime. Jayden Stone paced Missouri with 21 points in the hard-fought loss in front of a crowd of 17,726.
How It Happened
The game began as a back-and-forth affair, with neither team establishing a significant advantage. Missouri struck first on a Jayden Stone layup just over a minute into the contest, but Miami quickly answered with a three-pointer from Tre Donaldson. The first half saw five ties and two lead changes as the teams traded baskets. A three from Anthony Robinson II tied the game at 7-7 at the 14:11 mark, but Miami consistently found answers from beyond the arc.
Dante Allen connected on two first-half threes, the second of which gave the Hurricanes a 21-15 lead with 8:51 remaining. Miami pushed its advantage to nine points, their largest of the half, on a Shelton Henderson dunk to make it 26-17. However, the Tigers mounted a furious rally to close the period. A 9-1 Missouri run, capped by a step-back three from Robinson with under a minute to play, sliced the Miami lead to just 27-26 at the break.
The second half picked up where the first left off, with both offenses finding their rhythm. The lead continued to change hands, with a pair of dunks from Shawn Phillips Jr. helping Missouri keep pace. The Tigers took their final lead of the game, 54-52, with 7:50 remaining on a deep three-pointer from Mark Mitchell, who finished with 19 points and 5 assists.
The Turning Point
Trailing 54-52, the Miami Hurricanes seized complete control of the game. The decisive swing began on their next possession and snowballed into a game-breaking run. Malik Reneau ignited the surge with a go-ahead three-pointer at the 6:07 mark, putting Miami on top 59-54 after a quick scoring burst. Just 35 seconds later, Shelton Henderson threw down a dunk to stretch the lead to seven.
That sequence was part of a larger stretch where Miami's offense became unstoppable, effectively putting the game out of reach. Missouri's final lead evaporated in a matter of minutes, and the Tigers were unable to mount another comeback as the Hurricanes closed the game with precision from the floor.
Star of the Game
Malik Reneau, Miami Hurricanes
Reneau was the offensive catalyst for the Hurricanes all night, finishing with a game-high 24 points. He added 6 rebounds and 3 assists to his impressive stat line. His ability to score from multiple levels was on full display, but his biggest shot was the go-ahead three-pointer with just over six minutes left that gave Miami a lead it would never relinquish. He was the most dominant offensive force on the floor and the clear difference-maker in the second half.
What It Means
The loss marks the end of the season for the Missouri Tigers. Despite a valiant effort from guards Jayden Stone (21 PTS, 6 REB) and Mark Mitchell (19 PTS, 5 AST), the Tigers couldn't overcome Miami's dominance on the glass. The Hurricanes outrebounded Missouri 46-30, creating second-chance opportunities and limiting the Tigers' possessions.
For the Miami Hurricanes, the victory is a testament to their offensive firepower and late-game execution. Shooting 46% from three-point range and 43% from the field, they showcased a balanced attack with three players scoring 15 or more points. Tre Donaldson provided a crucial secondary scoring punch with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Miami's ability to respond to Missouri's second-half push and deliver a knockout blow down the stretch propels them forward.