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Miami Hurricanes Topple Louisville, Advance to ACC Semis

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Louisville Cardinals 78-73 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, ending Louisville's run.
Miami's Malik Reneau led with 24 points.
Louisville's Ryan Conwell scored 22 points.
Louisville shot 25% from three-point range and committed 13 turnovers, and now awaits its NCAA Tournament seeding.
Miami advances to face Virginia in the ACC Tournament semifinals.

History

Historical Context

The ACC Tournament, established in 1954, has been a pivotal event in college basketball, influencing NCAA Tournament seeding. In 1980, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 78-73, exemplifying the fierce competition within the conference. This rivalry continues to shape the landscape of college basketball, as seen in Miami's recent victory over Louisville, highlighting the ACC's enduring significance.

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Story summary

The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Louisville Cardinals 78-73 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, ending Louisville's run.
Miami's Malik Reneau led with 24 points.
Louisville's Ryan Conwell scored 22 points.
Louisville shot 25% from three-point range and committed 13 turnovers, and now awaits its NCAA Tournament seeding.
Miami advances to face Virginia in the ACC Tournament semifinals.

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