UPDATE: The Miami Hurricanes surged back from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 76-69 in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener on January 3, 2024. Malik Reneau was the star of the night, scoring an impressive 28 points and sinking all 10 of his free throw attempts, energizing the crowd at the Watsco Center.
After trailing 43-33 at halftime, Miami flipped the script with a powerful second-half performance, outscoring Pittsburgh 43-26. The turning point came when Tre Donaldson made a layup, giving Miami its first lead of the half with 14:18 remaining. The Hurricanes then went on an 8-0 run to secure their lead for good.
Miami’s strong rebounding was crucial, as they dominated the boards with a 43-28 advantage. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, shooting only 4 of 22 on three-pointers, the Hurricanes capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 26 attempts.
Donaldson contributed significantly with 19 points, while Tru Washington added 11 points. Additionally, Shelton Henderson recorded 10 points and 8 rebounds, and Ernest Udeh Jr. secured 11 rebounds along with three steals.
On the opposing side, Corhen led the Panthers with 17 points and eight rebounds. Barry Dunning Jr. contributed 16 points, while Damarco Minor added 14 points to the team’s efforts. The loss dropped Pittsburgh to 7-7 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
The Hurricanes, now 12-2 and 1-0 in the ACC, are set to travel to Wake Forest on January 7. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Miami can continue their momentum after this thrilling comeback victory.
Stay tuned for more updates on Miami’s journey in the ACC as they aim for further success this season!
