Miami Hurricanes Rally Past Pittsburgh Behind Reneau’s 28 Points

UPDATE: In a thrilling comeback, the Miami Hurricanes surged back from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 76-69 in their ACC opener on January 3, 2024. Malik Reneau led the charge with an impressive 28 points, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.

The game took a dramatic turn as Miami, trailing 43-33 at the break after Pittsburgh’s stunning 20-0 run, rallied in the second half. Reneau’s dominance in the paint and at the free-throw line propelled the Hurricanes to outscore the Panthers 43-26 in the final period.

Miami’s first lead of the half came on a layup by Tre Donaldson with 14:18 left in the game. The Hurricanes sealed their victory with an 8-0 run, capped off by another layup from Reneau with just 5:57 remaining. Donaldson finished the night with 19 points, while Tru Washington contributed 11 points.

Despite shooting only 4 of 22 from beyond the arc, Miami dominated the boards with a 43-28 rebounding advantage and excelled at the line, converting 20 of 26 attempts.

For Pittsburgh, Corhen led the scoring with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Barry Dunning Jr. and Damarco Minor added 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Panthers now stand at 7-7 overall and 0-1 in conference play.

Next, Miami looks to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Wake Forest on January 7. Fans are eager to see if the Hurricanes can build on this impressive victory and continue their strong start in the conference.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!