Live Updates for Miami Basketball Taking on Upstart Bethune-Cookman

Miami is playing like the killers right now. This is a sneaky great time. There is a lot that they still have to do to get better, but they are dominating on both sides of the ball.

(The way that Jai Lucas has this team playing like killers, even up 30, is what people are begging Mario to do.)
— Justice Sandle (@Justice_News5) November 7, 2025

The Hurricanes' defense is starting to have fun dominating this team. The only issue is just the tweaked ankle of Shelton Henderson, who has had quite a good night. Miami's defense is not letting up.

The Hurricanes are starting to run off with this score. They are playing great basketball and are looking strong on the court right now. They are starting to get a bit sloppy, but there is nothing wrong with learning how to work through it. Miami 65, Bethune-Cookman 45

Second Half:

Halftime: MIami 50, Bethune-Cookman 31

First Half:

Tre Donaldson At Halftime against Bethune-Cookman👀:
17 points
1 steal
6-8 FG
4-5 FT

Miami leads 50-31 pic.twitter.com/eqrFEmnd8W
— Justice Sandle (@Justice_News5) November 7, 2025

Miami's guard play is outstanding right now. The issue is that they are fouling a lot and getting most of them are because of the lack of rebounding.

Media Timeout 6:25 — The Hurricanes are playing good basketball. Last season was a fever dream. This team looks great right now. They are handling business like they are supposed to with teams like this. They are defending, attacking, and making timely shots.

Media Timeout 15:21- It's good to see Tre Donaldson start fast like this. Going to need it. He is up to five points right now before heading to the line to try and knock down his free throw.

Where to watch the Miami Hurricanes play against Bethune-Cookman

Watch the Miami Hurricanes play the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats this Thursday night at 7:00pm Eastern on ACC Network Extra. Watch the Hurricanes' women's basketball team play Bethune-Cookman Thursday morning at 11:00am on ACC Network Extra as well.

Bethune-Cookman coming off of overtime loss

The Wildcats are walking into the Watsco Center Thursday night hungry for a big victory. Bethune-Cookman lost a thrilling game againt No. 20 Auburn away from home inside Neville Arena in Alabama. While the loss was disappointing, the small school in Daytona Beach, Florida has a lot to be optimistic about.

ESPN predicts a dominant Hurricanes victory

ESPN analytics gives the Miami Hurricanes a 80.4% chance to come away with the victory against the Wildcats at home despite their efforts against a competitive and well-respected Auburn program.

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.