Live Updates for Miami Basketball Neutral Site Game Against No. 10 Florida

Second Half:

Media Timeout: Miami is battling right now like they want this more than Florida. The Gators are starting to overwhelm them with the size but they are also finding ways to combat it as well. Miami can only find ways to improve but they have to shoot free throws better. Florida 56, Miami 47

Jai Lucas Challenge Media Timeout: The First half the hurricane start out with great intensity but they are still forcing some bad shots. On the positive sign, they have knocked down two quick three and are moving in transition. Florida 44, Miami 41

Halftime: Florida 29, Miami 29

Nov 16, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) steals the ball from Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) during the first half at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes are struggling to find any offense. They are missing their free throws, and they are forced to play the Gator way. The size is starting to hurt them, and with them bashing their heads against a brick wall, it won't be good for the Canes.

Miami Has to find some shooting and some solid shoot selections on the court.

First Half:

Media Timeout: The Hurricanes are playing hard, but not having a shooter is starting to compress their offense. Defensively, the Gators are starting to load the paint, making it harder for the Canes to do anything while also forcing them to rely on three-point shooting. That is something they are far from. Florida 28, Miami 23

Media Timeout: This is turning into a fight, but the Hurricanes are starting to stack up fouls. They are getting to the line, but Shelton Henderson is 1-4 from the line to start the game. That is something he has to tackle now, knowing the way the Hurricanes like to play. Florida 22, Miami 19

Media Timeout: The Hurricanes are starting to turn it on offensively and getting the paint touches that they want. The only issue that they have right now is four quick personal fouls against the Gators. Florida 17, Miami 16

Media Timeout: The Hurricanes have started out the game getting to where they want, but the size of the Gators is starting to affect all of the shots they want to get on the inside. The lack of shooting by the team has hurt them so far in this game. Florida 9, Miami 2

Pregame:

Here we go pic.twitter.com/igMB9LC9bD
— Joseph Zagacki (@canesvoice) November 17, 2025

Miami’s Tre Donaldson getting loose in pre game shoot around@NEP_Proscia pic.twitter.com/51Tl67n9dK
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) November 17, 2025

This wasn't the scheduled ACC/SEC Challenge, but the Miami Hurricanes are set to take on the defending National Champions, No. 10 Florida, as they look to start 4-0 and rise in the rankings.

The Hurricanes are looking to prove that this is not the same team that started 3-0 last season. Of course, the entire team is different, but the attitudes are different all around.

This is the first time the Hurricanes will face off against the Gators since the 2019 season and head coach Jai Lucas loves the idea of playing the Gators so early in the season.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to play well, so they're excited for the opportunity for our guys to see how good we really are and see how these stack up against the top 5 teams," Lucas said. "You know, I like my team, I like my guys, and this first early test would be a good one for us.  So I'm excited."

The Hurricanes' leading scorer is living up to the All-American challenge that was set out for him. He had his first double-double of the season against the Stetson Hatters in their 40-point victory, and now he looks to dominate in the paint against the strong Gators front line.

Florida's Key Player: Boogie Fland

The Arkansas transfer had his best game of the season against Florida State and now looks to continue his winning ways against the Canes' defensive unit. He finished the game with 18 points, five rebounds, and an assist.

How to Watch: Miami at No. 10 Florida

Who: Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators

Where: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Fla.

TV: ESPN

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Last Outing, Florida: The Gators are 2-1 after defeating Florida State in an epic that nearly saw the Gators get upset by the upstart team. Fland scored 18 while forward Thomas Haugh finished the game with a double-double

Last Outing, Hurricanes: They dominated the Hatters with two players finishing with double-doubles while also playing out the Hatters in a 40-point blowout.

Miami's Key Player: Malik Reneau

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for the Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at Twitter @Justice_News5.