Miami Hurricanes Aim for Second Straight Win

The Miami Hurricanes are poised to extend their winning streak to two games when they host Delaware State in a nonconference matchup on Sunday afternoon. This follows a convincing 99-72 win against Elon on Thursday, which helped the Hurricanes rebound from a previous loss. Tru Washington was a standout in the Elon game, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds, as Miami extended a slim halftime lead into a blowout.

Head coach Jai Lucas has identified senior forward Malik Reneau as the primary offensive threat moving forward, praising his ability to score and create mismatches. Reneau, a Miami native, is averaging 21 points and seven rebounds. The team also benefits from the playmaking of Michigan transfer Tre Donaldson, who is averaging 16 points and nearly six assists per game. Miami has proven formidable at home, maintaining a perfect 4-0 record in Coral Gables this season.

Delaware State enters the contest with a 2-4 record, having secured recent victories against non-Division I opponents Cheyney and Kean. Guard Ponce James leads the Hornets in scoring with 13.5 points per game, and he recently hit a game-winning buzzer-beater against Kean. Despite their struggles, the Hornets have shown resilience, winning their last game with a strong second-half performance.