Miami falls, 77-67, in Opener

November 2, 2026 - No. 14 Miami dropped its season opener, 77-67, to No. 1 Florida on Monday in Tampa.

The Canes went cold late in the game, missing 18 of 19 shots late in the game. Miami shot 35.0%, while the Gators posted 43.4% from the floor. Miami went 24% from 3-point range while Florida went 42% from beyond the arc. The Gators out rebounded the Canes, 44-39 in the game.

Florida was led by preseason All-American power forward Thomas Haugh with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

For Miami, transfer point guard Acaden Lewis scored 24 points. Center Somto Cyril contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds in the loss. The Canes’ front court was ice cold last night. Power forward Malik Reneau, a First Team All-ACC in 2025-26, shot 1-6 from the floor scoring 5 points before fouling out. Small forward Shelton Henderson went 2-13 from the floor, posting 7 points and 7 rebounds.

Miami led early, 17-15, on a Brent Bland layup. Florida immediately replied with a 9-0 run and never looked back. The Gators sank 7-13 shots beyond the are in the first half, while Miami was held to only 3 of 10 from long range. Florida went into halftime with a 10 point lead.

The Canes rallied early in the second half with a 7-0 run to cut the Gators lead to 46-43. Miami cut the lead to 2 points before Florida went on a 7-0 run to take control of the game.

Miami (0-1, 0-0 ACC) returns home on Friday night hosting Wagner in the Canes’ home opener. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET, with coverage on ACCN.

GO CANES!