The Miami Hurricanes are officially rolling - and Tuesday night in South Bend was their latest statement. With an 81-69 win over Notre Dame, the Canes extended their win streak to 10 games, moved to 15-2 on the season, and stayed perfect in ACC play at 4-0.
That’s not just a hot streak - it’s a historic one. Miami’s 15-2 start ties the best in program history, a remarkable turnaround for a team that went 7-24 just a season ago.
From the opening tip, Miami looked locked in. The Hurricanes built an early seven-point lead midway through the first half, showing off the kind of offensive rhythm and defensive intensity that’s fueled their resurgence.
But Notre Dame wasn’t about to fold on their home floor. The Irish clawed their way back into it, applying pressure on both ends and eventually pulling even.
By halftime, it was all square at 39-39 - a reset that set the stage for a second-half surge.
And that’s exactly what Miami delivered.
Coming out of the break, the Hurricanes wasted no time reclaiming control. They ripped off a 13-1 run that flipped the game on its head, turning a tie into a 52-40 lead in a flash.
The catalyst? Guard Tre Donaldson, who was in full attack mode.
He poured in seven of those 13 points, mixing a smooth three-pointer with a pair of hard-driving layups that got the bench on its feet and the Irish crowd quiet.
From there, Miami never looked back. Freshman phenom Shelton Henderson added his own highlight-reel moment with a cold-blooded step-back three that stretched the lead to 71-58 with just over four minutes to play. It was the kind of shot that signals confidence - and this team is playing with plenty of it.
Donaldson was the headliner, finishing with a team-high 23 points. That performance not only marked his third straight 20-point game, but also pushed him past the 1,000-point milestone for his career - a major achievement for the junior guard, who’s clearly stepping into a leadership role during this run.
Senior forward Malik Reneau continued his consistent production with his fifth double-double of the season: 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five steals. That stat line tells the story of a player doing a little bit of everything - scoring inside, cleaning the glass, and creating chaos on defense.
Henderson, the five-star freshman, matched Reneau’s 17 points. His poise and shot-making have been impressive all season, but his ability to deliver in big moments is what’s really setting him apart.
As a team, Miami shot 50% from the field and dominated in the paint, outscoring Notre Dame 40-28 down low. That kind of efficiency and physicality bodes well as they head into the heart of conference play.
Next up: a road trip to face the No. 22 Clemson Tigers on Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
It’s a marquee matchup early in the ACC schedule, with both teams undefeated in conference play and looking to stake their claim as contenders. If Miami brings the same energy and execution they showed in South Bend, they’ll be tough to beat - and the rest of the ACC knows it.