# SEC Men's Basketball: Miami Hurricanes Defeats Missouri Tigers 80-66 **Published:** 2026-03-22 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield **Category:** games — **Type:** game-recap **Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/miami-hurricanes-defeats-missouri-tigers-sec-basketball-recap **Teams:** [Missouri](https://secscouts.com/missouri/) --- ST. LOUIS, Mo. (03/20/2026) — A blistering second-half offensive surge powered the Miami Hurricanes past the Missouri Tigers, 80-66, on Friday night at the Enterprise Center. After a tightly contested first half, Miami pulled away late, leveraging superior rebounding and clutch three-point shooting to end Missouri's season. Malik Reneau led all scorers with 24 points for the Hurricanes, who outscored the Tigers 53-40 after halftime. Jayden Stone paced Missouri with 21 points in the hard-fought loss in front of a crowd of 17,726. ### How It Happened The game began as a back-and-forth affair, with neither team establishing a significant advantage. Missouri struck first on a Jayden Stone layup just over a minute into the contest, but Miami quickly answered with a three-pointer from Tre Donaldson. The first half saw five ties and two lead changes as the teams traded baskets. A three from Anthony Robinson II tied the game at 7-7 at the 14:11 mark, but Miami consistently found answers from beyond the arc. Dante Allen connected on two first-half threes, the second of which gave the Hurricanes a 21-15 lead with 8:51 remaining. Miami pushed its advantage to nine points, their largest of the half, on a Shelton Henderson dunk to make it 26-17. However, the Tigers mounted a furious rally to close the period. A 9-1 Missouri run, capped by a step-back three from Robinson with under a minute to play, sliced the Miami lead to just 27-26 at the break. The second half picked up where the first left off, with both offenses finding their rhythm. The lead continued to change hands, with a pair of dunks from Shawn Phillips Jr. helping Missouri keep pace. The Tigers took their final lead of the game, 54-52, with 7:50 remaining on a deep three-pointer from Mark Mitchell, who finished with 19 points and 5 assists. ### The Turning Point Trailing 54-52, the Miami Hurricanes seized complete control of the game. The decisive swing began on their next possession and snowballed into a game-breaking run. Malik Reneau ignited the surge with a go-ahead three-pointer at the 6:07 mark, putting Miami on top 59-54 after a quick scoring burst. Just 35 seconds later, Shelton Henderson threw down a dunk to stretch the lead to seven. That sequence was part of a larger stretch where Miami's offense became unstoppable, effectively putting the game out of reach. Missouri's final lead evaporated in a matter of minutes, and the Tigers were unable to mount another comeback as the Hurricanes closed the game with precision from the floor. ### Star of the Game **Malik Reneau, Miami Hurricanes** Reneau was the offensive catalyst for the Hurricanes all night, finishing with a game-high 24 points. He added 6 rebounds and 3 assists to his impressive stat line. His ability to score from multiple levels was on full display, but his biggest shot was the go-ahead three-pointer with just over six minutes left that gave Miami a lead it would never relinquish. He was the most dominant offensive force on the floor and the clear difference-maker in the second half. ### What It Means The loss marks the end of the season for the Missouri Tigers. Despite a valiant effort from guards Jayden Stone (21 PTS, 6 REB) and Mark Mitchell (19 PTS, 5 AST), the Tigers couldn't overcome Miami's dominance on the glass. The Hurricanes outrebounded Missouri 46-30, creating second-chance opportunities and limiting the Tigers' possessions. For the Miami Hurricanes, the victory is a testament to their offensive firepower and late-game execution. Shooting 46% from three-point range and 43% from the field, they showcased a balanced attack with three players scoring 15 or more points. Tre Donaldson provided a crucial secondary scoring punch with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Miami's ability to respond to Missouri's second-half push and deliver a knockout blow down the stretch propels them forward. --- *Original article: [SEC Men's Basketball: Miami Hurricanes Defeats Missouri Tigers 80-66](https://secscouts.com/news/miami-hurricanes-defeats-missouri-tigers-sec-basketball-recap) — SEC Scouts*