Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson lead Miami past Florida State 83-73 in ACC road win

Miami leans on efficient offense and late composure in Tallahassee

Miami strengthened its position in the Atlantic Coast Conference race Tuesday night, February 24, 2026, with an 83-73 road win over Florida State at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee. The Hurricanes improved to 22-6 overall and 11-4 in ACC play, while the Seminoles fell to 14-14 and 7-8.

Forward Malik Reneau and guard Tre Donaldson supplied the bulk of Miami’s production. Reneau finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, while Donaldson added 21 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Miami shot 53% from the field and 43% from three-point range, numbers that reflected a game plan built around high-percentage looks and spacing.

Key stretch: Florida State closes late, Miami answers

Miami carried a 38-32 lead into halftime, with guard Tru Washington providing an early spark by scoring 10 of his 11 points in the first half. Washington also recorded four steals, a game high that helped create extra possessions and disrupt Florida State’s rhythm.

In the closing minutes, Florida State threatened to flip the outcome. Miami led by 11 with 3:16 remaining, but the Seminoles trimmed the margin to four during a late push. The Hurricanes responded by finishing the game on an 8-2 run, closing the door on the comeback and turning a tense final sequence into a controlled finish.

Miami’s ability to steady itself after Florida State’s surge proved decisive, with efficient shot-making and possession management down the stretch.

Individual performances and statistical markers

Reneau’s double-double continued a season-long pattern of high-volume scoring and paint impact. He has recorded 20 or more points in 16 games this season and logged his eighth double-double. Donaldson’s line reflected Miami’s dual focus on scoring and playmaking from the backcourt, particularly in a rivalry game where both teams traded momentum.

For Florida State, Lajae Jones led all Seminoles with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including a second-half surge that kept the home team within striking distance. Chauncey Wiggins added 14 points and five rebounds. Florida State’s rally also carried added weight in the context of the recent series history between the programs, with Miami breaking through after an extended run of results favoring the Seminoles.

What’s next on the schedule

• Miami returns home to host Boston College on Saturday.

• Florida State travels to Georgia Tech on Saturday.

The result leaves Miami with another road win in a competitive ACC slate, while Florida State remains in a mid-conference pack where late-season execution has increasingly shaped the standings.