The Miami Hurricanes took down No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels at home, 75-66. Securing their first home win over the North Carolina Tar Heels since Isaiah Wong and Jordan Miller's 2022 Elite Eight unit, the Miami Hurricanes halted UNC’s five-game momentum and solidified their place as the ACC’s fifth-ranked team.
— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) February 11, 2026
Both teams had a nearly identical record
Going into the matchup, the Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels looked far more similar than the national conversation suggested. Miami entered the matchup at 7–3 in conference play and 18–5 overall.