Miami kicks off outdoor season strong with Hurricane Invitational

Shea Mcdonald
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Miami kicks off outdoor season strong with Hurricane Invitational

Miami track and field has officially fired out the starting blocks for the outdoor season with the Hurricane Invitational at Cobb Stadium. 

Coming off a strong end to the indoor season with many making a push for deep postseason accomplishments, many of UM’s biggest names on the team sat out the event, but still throughout the weekend many Hurricanes shined with standout performances. 

Friday was a day solely led by the field events and Miami topped the leaderboards all throughout, beginning with the hammer throw. 

Following her impressive indoor season, ECU transfer Jocelyn Pringle made her outdoor debut with Miami in record fashion. With a throw of 62.35m Pringle entered school record books with the second best mark in school history and second place in the event. In the men’s, Desmond Coleman finished top three in two of his events just shy of a career best in the hammer throw at 59.34, good for third place, and a second place spot in the discus at 54.14m. 

As for the jumpers, Miami has a new pole vaulter in junior Payton Serraglio and she made a big time debut for the Canes. 

Clearing 3.65m, she took first place on the day and entered into fourth all time in the event for Miami. In the women’s long jump, Miami took the top two spots. Sophomore Jovana Micic had a 5.89m mark to take first place and Dominique Johnson followed her up at 5.76m. And with the men, grad transfer from Boston University Steven Franco took second place, but first among college competitors at 6.99m 

Moving over to Saturday, the Hurricanes continued to make strides and take some victories. 

Early in the day the men’s 4x100m team with Ashton Torns, Caine Stanley, Carter Cukerstein and Dylan Woodruffe took first place with a time of 39.82 seconds. That entered the group into fourth all-time in the event. 

It wasn’t Cukerstein and Torns’ only placement in the top five, the two were a part of the Hurricanes first and third best times in the event both set during last year’s outdoor season. 

Torns also went stride for stride with Olympic Gold Medalist Steven Gardiner in the 100m narrowly finishing in second with a time of 10.50 to Gardiner’s 10.36. Right behind the two of them was freshman Tristen Washington making his debut for the Canes at 10.64.

Over for the women’s hurdles, Miami claimed the top spots in both 100m and the 400m. 

In the 100m hurdles, sophomore Brittney Jennings took first place with a time of 13.52 as part of a Hurricane podium sweep.

Jennings was joined on the podium by freshman spring enrollee Zuzanna Zajac and sophomore Morgan Roundtree took second and third right behind her in the finals. Roundtree made her way back to the track for the 400m hurdles and dominated, her time of 1:02.07 was two seconds faster than the rest of her competition.

Rounding out the highlight performances of the weekend on the track, Robert Rimmel took the men’s 1500m with a time of 3:57.41, Robert Joseph held second place in the 400m at 48.72s, and Dylan Woodruffe returned to the track with a second place finish in the 200m at 21.12s.

Miami had a few more standouts over in the field on Saturday as well. 

Just like the long jump, Miami went 1-2 in the triple jump. Latvian freshman Adrianna Kruzmane placed first with a mark at 13.16m and Dominique Johnson took second at 12.72m. In the high jump junior Magadine Campo took first place at 1.76m. Finally, freshman Lauren Kriby placed second in the women’s shot put at 15.85m.

As the season goes on Miami’s standouts that made it to ACC and the Indoor National Championships should return next week. 

Miami will stay home and welcome runners to the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational the March 27-28.

Miami secures series win against Creighton with 11-1 victory

Harrison Steinberg
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Miami secures series win against Creighton with 11-1 victory

Celebrating the 2001 national championship team on a beautiful Saturday night, Miami faced the Creighton Blue Jays in game two of the mid-March series. 

Carrying the momentum of last night’s victory, the Canes mercy ruled Creighton 11-1 in eight innings to clinch the series win.

On the bump for the Canes was senior lefty Rob Evans, making his fifth start of the year. Evans was coming off back-to-back wins after impressive starts against Boston College and Duke across the past two weekends.

His opposition: senior right-hander Ian Koosman. The righty came into this matchup allowing a run in all six of his appearances this season, with an ERA north of seven.

Evans racked up his 100th career strikeout to start the game, closing out the inning with another strikeout and a flyout. Koosman responded strongly, putting down Jake Ogden, Daniel Cuvet, and Alex Sosa in order.

But, the Blue Jays opened the scoring in the top of the second from Connor Capece who ripped a solo home run into left field. This was his first home run of the year, and his fourth in his career. 

Miami immediately responded after Fabio Peralta gave Miami the lead in the bottom of the inning. 

The South Florida native launched a two-run double into center field, bringing home Dylan Dubovik and Vance Sheahan who blew through a third base stop sign, narrowly avoiding the tag at home to give the Canes a 2-1 lead. 

UM kept tacking on runs as in the third Cuvet blasted a solo shot 430 feet into deep left field for his tenth home run this season and 52nd in his career, tying for third most all time in Canes history with Yonder Alonso.

Freshman infielder Daniel Cuvet sprints to second base for a double in Miami’s game versus Clemson University at Mark Light Field on March 30, 2024. Photo credit: Emily Rice

After an uneventful fourth, Michael Torres unleashed a triple off the right field wall to lead off the inning. Ogden drove him in, from a blooper into right hitting off the right-fielder’s glove, which was scored as an E9. Cuvet was subsequently walked, leading to Creighton calling the bullpen and bringing in reliever Jacob Ruhl. With runners on the corners, he registered a double play to keep the score at 4-1.

Miami made up for squandering that opportunity by adding on two runs in the bottom of the sixth when Peralta drove in Brylan West on an RBI single into left field and Michael Torres scored Peralta. 

All the while Miami’s offense was extending the lead, Evans maintained his dominance over the Creighton lineup.

Before being pulled in the seventh, Evans only allowed one earned and three hits, recording seven punchouts on 102 pitches en route to his fifth win of the season

Senior Lyndon Gildewell was brought in relief and closed the top out of the inning without allowing any extra damage, as lefty Jake Dorn navigated the eighth inning.

After a pair of sac flies in the seventh and eighth innings, Miami led 8-1 while eyeing a mercy rule over Creighton.

Cuvet moved the needle closer with an RBI single before a Sosa double down the left field line scored him to put the Canes one run away from achieving the mercy rule.

West would step up to the plate with the opportunity to call game and did just that, walking off the game with an RBI single.

Four Canes recorded multi hit games: Cuvet, Sosa, Peralta and Torres. Six Canes recorded an RBI. The pitching staff allowed six hits, one earned, while striking out ten in eight innings. 

The win clinches the series against Creighton (9-10) as the Canes (17-6, 2-4 ACC), aim to notch their first sweep since Lafayette in February.

Miami closes out the series tomorrow, Mar. 22 at 1 p.m., and can be watched on ACCNX or heard on WVUM 90.5 FM.

No.30 Miami sweeps Virginia Tech to remain undefeated in ACC play

Olivia Attalla
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No.30 Miami sweeps Virginia Tech to remain undefeated in ACC play

The Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis team remained undefeated in ACC conference play after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies (3–10, 0–5 ACC) at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

Coming off a rainy midweek which saw Wednesday’s matchup against Old Dominion canceled, the Hurricanes came out strong Friday afternoon.

Sofia Rocchetti and Sebastianna Scilipoti set the tone for Miami, opening doubles play with a dominant 6–0 over Mila Mulready and Linda Ziets-Segura.

The Hokies were able to answer back with a win from No.41 Arina Gamrektaia and Ozlem Uslu over Raquel Gonzalez and Dominika Podhajecka, 6–1.

Uslu didn’t feature in the Hokies last matchup against Clemson due to injury, a key return for Virginia Tech.

However, the euphoria from her return win was short lived as Miami clinched the doubles point on court three.

Jaquelyn Ogunwale and Aely Arai clinched the opening point with a 6–3 win over Elizaveta Castillo and Alston Myatt.

Singles play wrapped up quickly with three Hurricane straight set wins.

On Court 5, Ogunwale notched a 6–1, 6–1 win over Myatt in singles, followed by No. 67 Gonzalez with a 6–3, 6–2 two-court win, bringing the Canes up 3–0.

Scilipoti clinched the match with a 6–1, 6–3 triumph against Mulready.

Miami (10-2, 6-0 ACC) notched its seventh win in a row, continuing the Hurricanes historic start to the season.

UM will remain at home at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center on Sunday to face Virginia.

Powered by Cuvet’s two-homer night, Miami takes down Creighton 9-4

Zach Cohen
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Powered by Cuvet’s two-homer night, Miami takes down Creighton 9-4

The last three series openers have all resulted in losses for the Miami Hurricanes. This Friday, Miami flipped the script against the Creighton Blue Jays.

With an unusual pause in ACC conference play, Miami was able to take control late and defeat Creighton 9-4 in front of a crowd of more than 2,500 fans.

It wasn’t straightforward for the Canes, who struggled all night to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Through six innings, Miami left 11 runners on base while going hitless with runners in scoring position, unable to break away from the Blue Jays as the score remained 4-4.

But in the seventh, the Canes broke through, tacking on five runs to coast to the finish line.

With the bases loaded and one out,  Daniel Cuvet walked on a full count to allow Fabio Peralta to jog home. Blue Jays pitcher Shea Wendt then gave up another walk to score another run.

The real damage came off the bat of Derek Williams who doubled down the left field line to clear the bases — marking Miami’s first hit with runners in scoring position all night.

UM would finish the night 1-16 with runners in scoring position, something that must get cleaned up returning to ACC competition next week against Clemson.

Miami sophomore starting pitcher AJ Ciscar settled in after giving up three hits to start off the ball game including a run. He pitched five innings, struck out four, and gave up three runs and seven hits. 

Creightons starter Jack Pineau had an eerily similar stat line to Ciscar. Pitching five innings, striking out six, walking three, and allowing three runs on seven hits.

Two of those runs came courtesy of Cuvet, who smashed two home runs deep into the Coral Gables night off Pineau. The first came in the bottom of the first inning on a 343 foot solo blast to right field with the second coming in the bottom of the fifth over the left field scoreboard, his eighth and ninth homers of the season.

Another standout Hurricane bat was sophomore outfielder Fabio Peralta, who has been swinging the bat exceptionally well as of late.

 In his last three games he has six hits, including two singles in Friday night’s game. 

The Hurricanes used three relievers out of the bullpen, including Jack Durso, Lyndon Glidewell, and Ryan Bilka.

Bilka was lights out, pitching two innings, striking out two, and allowing no hits,

Miami (16-6, 2-4 ACC)  will look to carry the momentum into Saturday night, aiming to secure its first series win since February. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Mark Light Field.

Complete Miami March Madness Breakdown and an Update on Canes Baseball

Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen
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March Madness has arrived, and the Hurricanes travel to St. Louis to play Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.  Breaking down key matchups to watch and where Miami holds an edge over Missouri, followed by a look ahead at the field standing in the Hurricanes’ path to the Final Four. Baseball has dropped its second straight ACC series and is aiming to get back on track ahead of a massive three-game set against Clemson.

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Takeaways from Miami’s 80-66 win over Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Liam Hickey
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Takeaways from Miami’s 80-66 win over Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Extend the reservation. Miami will play again Sunday.

The Hurricanes prolonged their stay in St. Louis with an emphatic win over Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, toppling the Tigers 80-66 in front of an overwhelming mob of black and gold. They now advance to the Round of 32 to play No. 2 seed Purdue on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. EST.

It was the same vintage performance Miami fans had been seeing all season long from the Canes that did the job again Friday night.

UM bludgeoned Mizzou in the interior and off the glass, and a second-half offensive awakening spearheaded by Miami’s top scorers ultimately sealed the Tigers’ defeat.

The Jai Lucas era rolls on for at least another game, as the Hurricanes’ first-year head coach continues to further etch his name into the orange and green history books with each added victory. 

The 19-win improvement from the Canes’ 2024-25 season now ties the D1 all-time record. 


Here are the takeaways from the Hurricanes’ triumphant Round of 64 win.

Miami’s stars came out to shine in crunch time

When Mizzou retook the lead for the first time since the opening two minutes with 9:15 remaining, the momentum had fully swung back towards the Tigers. Miami looked shell-shocked.

Trailing 54-52 with the Missouri crowd at a fever pitch, the Canes needed someone to come to the rescue.

Malik Reneau and Tre Donaldson answered the call.

Reneau kicked off the late-game resurgence, drilling a 3-point and pullup jumper back-to-back to reassert control.

The All-ACC First Team selection sank Missouri once and for all with his last bucket from the field, scoring an and-one play to stretch the margin to nine with 2:17 left. 

The senior transfer from Indiana finished with a game-high 24 points and six rebounds. In the second half alone, Reneau posted 19 points on 5-6 shooting from the floor and went 100 percent from the perimeter. 

Donaldson was just as lethal down the stretch, leaving no doubt by burying two silencers from beyond the arc to kill off the Tigers’ hopes. The crafty point guard ended with a nuclear box score, posting 17 points, eight rebounds, and a game-high five assists. 

As the focal points of Miami’s attack, both Reneau and Donaldson had quiet first halves but took over when it mattered most. Their consistent high-volume scoring makes them elite threats that can be counted upon in endgame scenarios to secure the outcome when needed. 

All-ACC Defensive Team center Ernest Udeh Jr. said the team has the utmost confidence in the duo to deliver in high-pressure situations.

“As a team, that’s what we expect of them. Two seconds left on the clock, tie game, we trust Tre and Malik in that position. It’s a testament to the work they put in behind closed doors.”

With this guard-forward tandem at the helm for the Hurricanes, UM’s squad can go as far in the NCAA Tournament as Reneau and Donaldson choose to take them.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ Senior Guard Tre Donaldson hits a clutch three pointer against Missouri on March 20, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.



Drastic second half turnaround saves Canes from disaster

Despite leading 27-26 at the break, the Hurricanes had their worst first half shooting performance of the entire year, going 10-for-33 (30.3%). With Mizzou heading to the locker room on a 9-0 run, Miami needed to make adjustments immediately, or else its advantage was in serious danger of slipping away.

Fortunately for the Canes, everything began to click coming out of halftime. 

Their efficiency skyrocketed across the board, hitting shots more frequently from everywhere on the floor.

After a dismal first 20 minutes — 30.3% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range and 37.5% at the line — the offense exploded to go 59.3%, 58.3% and 66.7%, respectively, over the remaining portion of the game.

Reneau said his second half bounce-back stemmed from learning to relax after getting too caught up in the moment at the start.

“Starting the game, I was rushing a lot of my shots and missing point-blank layups I usually don’t miss. I think I was just overhyped and too excited. It’s been a while since I’ve been here, so it was just being able to calm down on the court and relax and then take my time on my shots.”

The complete turnaround from one half to the next proves that this squad has the ability to win ugly when needed, and that it can overcome any amount of adversity no matter how much they initially struggle.

That being said, Miami cannot afford to have another sluggish start with tougher opponents on deck in the tournament. No. 2 seed Purdue will be much more likely to punish Miami for its deficiencies on Sunday, making it imperative that it brings that second-half offensive firepower from the opening tip.

Free-throw shooting has persistently been a glaring issue with this year’s roster that has been hard to overlook.

Although they compensated with volume, earning 11 more attempts at the stripe than the Tigers, UM still only converted its foul shots at a troubling 59% clip. 

While it did not cost the team the win on Friday night, there’s a possibility it may at some point down the line.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ Freshman Guard Dante Allen talks with head coach Jai Lucas during a stop in play on March 20, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.



UM can shut down anyone in the interior

Miami once again held firm in their identity, imposing their will inside the paint with the frontcourt presence of Shelton Henderson, Udeh, and Reneau.

The Hurricanes dictated the pace from start to finish by controlling the glass, hauling in 16 more rebounds than Missouri. They pounded Mizzou on the offensive boards, 16-7, extending possessions and turning them into a 19-2 edge in second-chance points.

Even more remarkable, however, was their effectiveness on defense.

The Tigers’ All-SEC Second Team forward Mark Mitchell stood out as the primary offensive weapon for Missouri heading into March Madness. He had been their centerpiece the entire season, leading his squad in points, rebounds and assists.

Mitchell’s dominant play had drawn comparisons to Malik Reneau in the lead-up to Friday’s showdown, hailed for his similar dynamism down low and ability to draw fouls while driving to the rim.

But his shot-making abilities were no match for Miami’s blistering defense in the post. 

Mizzou’s top-scorer was neutralized on the night, making only four field goals. Only one came from inside the arc, while the others were forced out to the perimeter. The rest of Mitchell’s points were from free-throws. 

Miami’s success in shutting down the opposing side’s top threat is an encouraging sign moving forward. 

Purdue’s high-powered trio of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufmann-Renn and Fletcher Loyer presents a more difficult challenge, but the Canes have now shown they can contain star-level production on multiple occasions.

The battle unfolds on Sunday, with a trip to the Sweet 16 in San Jose on the line. 

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ The Hurricanes huddle up on March 20, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Miami Men’s Tennis defeats SMU in a 4-3 thriller

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Miami Men’s Tennis defeats SMU in a 4-3 thriller

The University of Miami men’s tennis team defeated the SMU Mustangs 4-3 at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex in Dallas on Friday afternoon.

The doubles point was once again down to the wire for the Hurricanes.

It started with an emphatic 6-2 victory from Antonio Prat and Rafael Segado at court two against Trevor Svadja and Jerry Barton of SMU.

Miami’s Nacho Serra Sanchez and Jules Garot then fell 6-3 to Georgi Georgiev and Vikas Deo at court three to even things, meaning verything would come down to the top court.

Medhi Sadaoui and Jakub Kroslak were able to get it done, beating SMU’s Alex Finkelstein and Krish Arora 6-3 after a late break in serve.

Serra Sanchez was the first to finish singles, dominating against Finkelstein 6-3, 6-3 at court two to give UM a 2-0 lead.

No. 113 Prat was the next to finish; he fell 6-1, 7-6(13) to No.1 Svajda at the top court after an excruciating tiebreaker.

Garot added to the lead at court six after he took down SMU’s Noah McDonald 6-2, 7-6(5). The Mustangs responded with a win on court three as Georgiev outlasted Kroslak 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.

Miami still had two more chances to clinch the match. The first one was unsuccessful, after Sadaoui lost to Arora 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 on court five.

The whole match came down to court four, in the hands of Segado and Barton. It looked rough for the Hurricanes after Segado fell 4-6 in the first set. He was able to battle back to win the second 7-5 and send it to a match-deciding third set.

The third set was on serve the whole way through. Everything came down to a tiebreaker.

Rafael was able to prevail, winning 7-5 and clinching a Miami victory. A court storm immediately followed match point.

The Hurricanes will look to continue the momentum on the road against Boston College this Sunday, March 22.

No. 7 Miami downs No. 10 Missouri 80-66 in first NCAA Tournament win of the Jai Lucas era

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No. 7 Miami downs No. 10 Missouri 80-66 in first NCAA Tournament win of the Jai Lucas era

In a raucous, Missouri-heavy crowd Friday night at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 10 Missouri Tigers 80-66.

Up nine with less than two minutes remaining, Miami guard Tre Donaldson held the ball as the shot clock neared expiration.

With Missouri’s Jayden Stone in his face, Donaldson buried a contested 3-pointer to give Miami a 12-point lead, silencing the 17,000 in attendance.

Despite the overwhelming presence of black and gold in St. Louis, “It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane” echoed through the arena as Tru Washington dribbled out the clock, sealing head coach Jai Lucas’ first NCAA Tournament win.

“It was a lot of Mizzou fans in the crowd that were against us,” Shelton Henderson said after the game. “Talk trash really gets me going.”

With less than eight minutes left, Missouri forward Mark Mitchell nailed a corner 3-pointer, forcing Lucas to call a timeout and sending the crowd into a frenzy as the Tigers took a one-point lead.

Lucas said containing Mitchell was a point for Miami (26-8, 13-5 ACC). Formally coached by Lucas at Duke, Mitchell came alive in the second half, scoring 15 points and hitting three 3-pointers over the final 20 minutes of his collegiate career,

“They built a wall that made it hard for me most of the game,” Mitchell said after the game. “I couldn’t get going there until late.”

Following Mitchell’s 3-pointer, the Hurricanes played their best stretch of the season, going on a 28-12 run capped by a Malik Reneau three-point play and Donaldson’s contested 3.

During that eight-minute stretch, Reneau, Henderson and Donaldson combined for 23 of the 28 points, carrying Miami when it mattered most.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ Senior Guard Tre Donaldson hits a clutch three pointer against Missouri on March 20, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

“These three up here with me in each part of the game, they showed why they have gotten us here,” Lucas said. “Malik being able to close, Tre with his big shots, Shelton in the first half kinda carrying us offensively.”

Reneau finished his night with 24 points — including 19 in the second half — along with six rebounds and three assists.

Dominance on the glass and second-chance points ultimately proved to be the difference for Miami. Ernest Udeh Jr. helped the Hurricanes to 46 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards, leading to 19 second-chance points. Before fouling out, Udeh recorded 10 rebounds, five on the offensive glass.

Despite the win, Miami struggled at the free-throw line — a season-long issue that has yet to cost it but remains a concern,

The Canes entered the tournament shooting 68.5% from the line. Against Missouri, they shot 59%, including a stretch in which they made just 4 of 13.

While the second half featured an offensive surge, the first half was a defensive grind.

The first 20 minutes saw both teams combine for 54 points on 30% shooting, along with 12 turnovers and little offensive rhythm.

Missouri found momentum late in the half, closing on a 9-0 run capped by an Anthony Robinson II 3-pointer to cut Miami’s lead to 27-26 at the break.

The 2024-25 Hurricanes were 7-24, one of the worst seasons in program history — a low point for a program that was once discontinued for 14 years.

Under Lucas in 2025–26, Miami improved by 19 wins, tying the Division I record for the largest year-to-year turnaround.

It’s no understatement to call the Jai Lucas era a success, as the Canes find themselves back in the Round of 32 for the first time since their Final Four run in 2023.

Missouri, on the other end, ended its season on a four-game losing streak. Head coach Dennis Gates defended his team after the game.

“I’ll stand on the train tracks for them every day, any day of the week,” Gates said. “My guys did not fail. If you want to say something about failing, say Dennis Gates failed.”

Miami will stay in St. Louis to face No. 2 seed Purdue (28-8, 13-7 Big Ten) on Sunday at the Enterprise Center, with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. Tip-off is set for 12:10 p.m. on CBS.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ The Hurricanes huddle up on March 20, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Chiara Pellacani takes All-America honors in final showing of her collegiate diving career

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Chiara Pellacani takes All-America honors in final showing of her collegiate diving career

People may wonder if Chiara Pellacani’s neck ever grows tired from the weight of everything she’s carrying out of Atlanta.

Apparently, not.

One night after making history as the defending NCAA champion in the women’s 1-meter springboard, she returned to the well at the McAuley Aquatic Center—not to defend but to finish. 

Just shy of the podium, she made her presence undeniable.

By the end of the night, it was another All-America honor for her — fourth in the nation on the 3-meter with a score of 372.90 that felt less like a step down from medaling and more like the final brushstroke on a career masterpiece. 

There’s a particular tension that lingers after a championship win — the kind that asks whether there’s anything left for an athlete to give. Pellacani answered that question early, opening with the same precision that has defined her all season. 

She had already set the tone in the morning prelims, leading the field with a 371.10. Even then, there were flashes of what was coming, like her reverse 2½ somersault in pike — one of her signature dives — which earned 67.50 points and cheers from the crowd. By finals, she was ready to remind everyone why she is one of Miami’s most decorated divers of all-time.

She stood at the end of the board with her signature quiet composure. Her sixth and final dive — an inward 2½ somersault in pike — wasn’t just her highest-scoring of the night, it was her answer. Securing 67.50 points, it was the kind of dive that doesn’t just secure a place in the standings. 

It punctuates a career.

To close out Pellacani’s collegiate diving career, she walks away with her second national title, an ACC gold, an ACC silver and Most Valuable Diver honors at the conference level. 

And somewhere in the middle of it all, history formed.

With her win the night before, Pellacani became the first Miami Hurricane diver since Jenny Keim to claim back-to-back NCAA titles — a reminder that what she’s done isn’t just dominant. It’s a rarity.

But Friday night wasn’t about history alone. It was about closure.

Her college career concludes not with a single moment, but with a body of work that refuses to be reduced to one.

History, it seems, isn’t just something Pellacani chases. It’s something she sets into motion.

It’s something she commands.

Miami finishes 11th at Briar’s Creek Invitational

Lazaro Chavez
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Miami finishes 11th at Briar’s Creek Invitational

The University of Miami women’s golf team came in 11th place at the Briar’s Creek Invitational at Kiawah Island, finishing with a score of 15 over par 591.

Cloe Amion Villarino and Ashleen Kaur led the Canes, both tied for 34th place with a final score of 3-over-par 75. Amion Villarino scored one-over-par 73 in the final round, while Kaur put up an even 72 to pace the team and close out the tournament.

Rebekah Gardner was next for Miami, tying for 42nd after shooting even par in the second round while  Stella Jelinek tied for 56th putting up a final score of six-over-par 78.

Barbora Bujáková closed out the Canes lineup, tying for 76th.

The tournament was shortened to 36 holes over two rounds due to inclement weather.

Boston College ultimately finished the tournament first with 11 under par, with University of Central Florida, Michigan State, Charleston and NC State rounding off the top five. 

Miami will tee off next week, Mar. 27-29 in Sunset, S.C. to compete in the Clemson Invitational. 

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