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Miami Hurricanes Face Missouri Tigers in NCAA First Round

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Hurricanes, under first-year coach Jai Lucas, will meet the Missouri Tigers in the NCAA Tournament first round on March 20 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Missouri is the No. 10 seed with a 20-12 record and a three-game losing streak.
Malik Reneau will be crucial in defending Mark Mitchell for Miami.
Mark Mitchell leads Missouri.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament marked a pivotal moment in college basketball, expanding to 64 teams from 53 the previous year. Villanova, an eighth seed, achieved a historic upset by defeating the top-ranked Georgetown Hoyas 66–64 on April 1, 1985. This victory, viewed by over 30 million viewers, solidified the tournament's status as a major cultural event in the United States.

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Story summary

The Miami Hurricanes, under first-year coach Jai Lucas, will meet the Missouri Tigers in the NCAA Tournament first round on March 20 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Missouri is the No. 10 seed with a 20-12 record and a three-game losing streak.
Malik Reneau will be crucial in defending Mark Mitchell for Miami.
Mark Mitchell leads Missouri.

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