How to Watch Miami Basketball Take on FIU

The Miami Hurricanes are injured but they are still fighting to get to ACC play with no more blunders.
Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) reacts during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) reacts during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Miami Hurricanes (9-2) are riding on a four-game win streak and look to extend it against the FIU Panthers. However, the Panthers are riding on a three-game win streak of their own. It will be a "war," and the Canes are preparing for it.

After defeating UL Monroe 109-74, the Hurricanes still look to get healthier. There hasn't been much to look at for the Canes, with most of their rotation being injured; some players are still playing at a high level.

Malik Reneau is playing at the All-American level that has lifted the Canes this season. He is averaging 20 points a game and has started to become more consistent. Tre Donaldson just recorded his second double-double in a row, while Ernest Udeh added on a double-double, becoming a scoring threat for the Canes.

The Hurricanes are playing like a team that is comfortably in the NCAA Tournament, but there is still a lot of game left to get them comfortable enough to be called that good.

Miami Hurricanes Player to Watch: Tre Donaldson

Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts during the first half against the Miss
Dec 2, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Michigan transfer has started to get comfortable in this Hurricanes offense. He is coming off another double-double as his guard continues to grow. Donaldson has been attacking the paint with a purpose and has found open players around the flow because of it. He is starting to show off some swagger in his play now, as he continues to grow as a true point guard.

FIU Panthers Player to Watch: Corey Stephenson

Nov 8, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Florida International Panthers forward Corey Stephenson (3) dunks the ball against the N
Nov 8, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Florida International Panthers forward Corey Stephenson (3) dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

The Panthers' leading scorer has played great basketball over the season. He is averaging 17.5 points and eight rebounds. He is a near double-double machine, but that will not slow him down in the paint. He will have a fun battle against Malik Reneau as the big men clash head-to-head.

How to Watch: FIU at Miami

Who: Miami Hurricanes and FIU Panthers

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET

Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Fla.

TV: ACCN+/ESPN+

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Last time out, FIU Panthers: The Panthers are coming off it's third straight win in a row, downing Jacksonville 88-65. FIU had four players in double figures, leading ahead.

Last Time Out, Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes handle business against UL-Monroe with six players scoring in double figures.

Series Miami 11, FIU 1: The Hurricanes have dominated the series against the Panthers losing the last seven games in a row against UM.


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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.