The Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team (6-2) secured a 78-65 win against Georgetown (5-2) to close out the Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events International on Friday night in Kissimmee, Florida.
Miami set the tone early in their defense, opening the game on a 16-3 run in the first quarter. Led by Senior Malik Reneau, who scored 19 points in the first half, the Hurricanes were 51.7% from the field and 71.4% from three-point range. Miami ended the half with a 41-20 lead after a 23-8 run.
After a slow start in the second half, going 1-for-5 from the floor, Miami regrouped and offensively found their rhythm extending its lead to 63-39.
Georgetown cut the lead to 74-64 in the fourth quarter with 1:47 remaining on the clock. But with key contributions from Tre Donaldson and Tru Washington, Miami secured the win. Donaldson hit a jumper, and Washington sank crucial free throws down the stretch.
Reneau led the ‘Canes with 23 points and two blocks. He was joined by Washington, who collected 17 points, six rebounds, and four steals and Donaldson, who recorded 13 points, six assists, and four rebounds fueled Miami to the win.
Even with 15 turnovers, Miami outscored the Hoyas 32-22 in the paint, out-rebounded them 33-31, and shot 60% from beyond the arc.
Miami in this game showed how under pressure, they can execute well against a major-conference opponent. With senior leaders and new contributors, chemistry and strength in the team continues to grow.
Miami will next play in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday against Ole Miss at 9 p.m. The matchup in Oxford, Mississippi, will air on the SEC Network.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Senior Guard Tre Donaldson races toward a loose ball against Elon on November 20, 2025.
The University of Miami women’s basketball team demonstrated strong resilience during Friday’s matchup, overcoming a significant deficit to secure the win against George Washington, 83-77, in a thrilling overtime classic on Friday afternoon at the Cayman Islands Classic.
The hard-fought victory in George Town, Cayman Islands, moves the Hurricanes’ overall record to an impressive 5-1 in the early season.
Miami’s offense was powered by career performances from its star frontcourt duo, Gal Raviv and Ra Shaya Kyle. Raviv, a Qunnipiac transfer sophomore, dominated the score sheet with a game-high 29 points, while Kyle, showing her power inside, set a new career-high with 26 points.
Kyle also anchored the team on the glass with 14 rebounds, helping Miami to a significant 44-35 rebounding advantage over the Revolutionaries.
Miami’s first quarter was characterized by quiet offensive play, with eight of Miami’s 16 points coming from the free throw line. The Revolutionaries took control in the second period, constructing their largest lead of the half at seven points, heading into the locker room up 39-32.
Lorelei DiSanto @loreleis_lens, Contributing Photographer// Freshman Natalie Wetzel defends against Hofstra University in the Watsco Center on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
The situation worsened early in the third quarter when George Washington extended its lead to 52-37, after a dominant run. However, the ‘Canes refused to back down. In a battle of runs, the ‘Canes went on one of their own, an 11-2 effort that was able to put the score back within striking distance.
Entering the fourth quarter trailing 57-50, Miami initiated a comeback. Before three minutes had passed in the fourth, the ‘Canes had already evened the contest at 57-57.
The game remained a tense, one-possession game where both teams traded buckets until the final minute. After Miami took a late lead, the Revolutionaries sank a clutch three-pointer to tie the score at 72-72, forcing the extra period.
In overtime, the experience and focus of the Hurricanes was on full display. Miami posted the first points and extended the margin to eight before George Washington could respond. Crucially, the Hurricanes maintained control by converting nine of their 10 free throw attempts in the extra session, holding the Revolutionaries to only five total points. Miami closed out game one in the Caymans with an 83-77 victory.
Miami will play its second and final game of the Cayman Islands Classic tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11:00 a.m. against No. 24 Oklahoma State. The matchup against the Cowgirls will be available for streaming via FloSports platforms.
Miami’s Women’s Basketball Team prepares for their matchup against Florida Atlantic University at Watsco on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. // Bella Ochoa – Staff Photographer
The Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball team (5-2) didn’t have the ideal Thanksgiving day, being defeated 72-62 by the No. 9 ranked BYU Cougars (5-1) in the semi-final of the ESPN Events Invitational. The loss marked the Hurricanes’ second defeat against a ranked opponent this season.
The star of the show was expected to be the No.1 prospect in the 2025 class, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa.
Averaging 19.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, all eyes were on the projected top 5 NBA draft pick. But, behind a suffocating second-half zone defense and a three-point aerial assault from the entire BYU side, the Cougars erased a four-point halftime deficit, taking the win.
The Hurricanes started the scoring off with a deep Tre Henderson three-pointer — one of the few highlights in Miami’s rough night, 23% from outside the arc.
And down 27-26 in the final minute before the break, Miami put together what felt like a game-defining tilt at the time.
Shelton Henderson put the ’Canes ahead on a floater that sent him to the line for an and-one. Then, a strong Ernest Udeh Jr. layup, followed by a Tre-Henderson 15-foot midrange brought Miami into halftime with a 33-29 lead.
It felt like Miami would come out of the break looking to secure Jai Lucas’ first signature win as a ’Cane, but BYU came out of halftime utilizing active zone defense that stifled Miami’s offense.
UM head coach Jai Lucas talks to his team during a timeout versus BYU on Nov. 27 2025. Photo Credit: University of Miami Athletics
Tre Henderson’s layup at 40-39 four minutes into the half was the last lead Miami would see all day. BYU’s Kennard Davis, playing in his first game back after his team suspension was lifted following an alleged DUI, shot lights out, going 7-for-10 from the field and 4-for-7 from three. His 3-pointer that put BYU ahead 42–40 ignited a 10-0 run where the Hurricanes went more than five minutes without a field goal.
As the zone tightened, BYU’s 6-foot-10 rim protector Keba Keita turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Four of his seven blocks came in the opening seven minutes of the second half forcing Miami to settle for jumpers. BYU outscored Miami 30-12 to open the half, building a 59-45 gap with seven minutes remaining. Keita’s seven rejections were the most by a BYU player since Shawn Bradley who had 10 in 1991.
On the offensive end, the Cougars shooters were locked in. BYU knocked down 9-of-19 from three point land, a whopping 47.4% and shot 45.5% overall. The perimeter trio of Davis, Dybantsa and Robert Wright III combined for 71% of BYU’s points on the day.
Davis’s three-second half triples were part of his season-high 18 point performance. Each subsequent three-pointer felt like an additional nail in Miami’s coffin.
Dybantsa was elite getting to the rim, drawing four shooting fouls, on top of 16 points and eight rebounds. Wright III had 17 points, four assists, and three steals. During Miami’s last push, Wright calmly buried four free throws in the final 39 seconds.
For Miami, 62 points marked a team low on the season. This is also Miami’s second loss of the year, coming to two ranked teams (The first being against No.10 Florida). The glaring weak spot was the shooting. 32.9% from the field, 22.7% from three, and 41.2% from the line, a performance that made a comeback nearly impossible.
Moreover, BYU’s transition defense cut off one of Miami’s biggest weapons — its fastbreak attack. The Hurricanes were locked down in the open floor and managed only seven fast break points.
For Miami, Malik Reneau shot an efficient 7-13, tallying 14 points. This was his first time this season scoring under 20 points.
Henderson supplied 13 points, five boards, and four assists, while Donaldson scored 12 points, and had three steals, but shot 4-16 (25%) from the field. Guard Tru Washington also had a rough night from the field: 5 points on 2-9 shooting.
Friday’s game against 5-1 Georgetown will be a good indicator for the season — a strong non-ranked Big East who already took down an ACC team in Clemson.
Miami has walked through their mid-major opponents like Elon and Stetson already, and the Hoyas will provide a good challenge to the Hurricanes in the Magic Bracket third place game at 7 p.m. EST.
Photo credit: Makena Wong, Photo Editor. // Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) runs back up the court after scoring against Jacksonville on Nov. 3, 2025 at the Watsco Center.
The University of Miami community gathered after dark on Nov. 17 for the annual Lighting and Safety Tour, an evening walk-through designed to pinpoint areas where improved lighting, accessibility upgrades, or facility repairs could strengthen campus safety.
The long-standing tradition is hosted by the Dean of Students Office and UM Facilities, where students, staff, and administrators come together for a collaborative review of nighttime conditions across campus.
Participants met in the Whitten University Center’s lower lobby for pizza before receiving a briefing and setting out on the tour.
During the tour, “Items that need to be addressed are logged by Facilities, routine maintenance items are prioritized, and capital requests are submitted for funding consideration,” the University of Miami said in a statement. “This is in addition to regular lighting maintenance checks done throughout the year by facilities staff members. All active construction projects require appropriate lighting.”
On this week’s episode of TMH Sportscast, Zach and Liam break down Miami’s crucial win over the Hokies. The two discuss the College Football Playoff outlook and preview this weekend’s big game against Pitt.
The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes (9-2, 5-2 ACC) head into Pittsburgh to play the No. 22 Pitt Panthers (8-3, 6-1 ACC) with their season on the line.
A win gives Miami a glimmer of hope to sneak its way into the postseason, ending the season with four straight wins and back-to-back 10 win seasons. With the stakes at an all-time high, the Hurricanes will need to continue to play their best football against a Pitt team riding high.
The Panthers have won six of their last seven games, with their only blip being a 37-15 loss against No. 9 Notre Dame. With the Fighting Irish and the ‘Canes neck-and-neck in the College Football Playoff rankings, an impressive win in necessary for Miami to have any hope of sneaking into the postseason.
While Panthers’ coach Pat Narduzzi downplayed the importance of their matchup against Notre Dame, that is not the mentality from the team going into their game against Miami.
Pitt can claim a trip to the ACC Championship game for the first time since 2021 with a win against the ‘Canes and a loss from either No. 18 Virginia or No. 21 SMU. A loss to Miami and its playoff hopes are gone. As we saw last week in its dominant 42-28 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Pitt can cause many problems and force an upset.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Redshirt Senior Jakobe Thomas reaches toward the Syracuse quarterback after beating his blocker on November 8, 2025.
Pitt dominated the game in several ways, but more than anything, its offense dominated on the ground. Freshman running back Ja’Kyrian “Boosie” Turner entered the game with 414 yards and left it with 615. With 201 rushing yards, Turner gashed through the Yellow Jacket defense with speed, and with Miami coming off letting up its most yardage on the ground of the season at 194, Pitt could present some problems there. But the Hurricanes, their defensive leader Corey Heatherman, are well aware of the issues from last Saturday and are determined to not let them spiral.
“That was our worst tackling game of the year,” Heatherman said. “Just fundamentally and technique-wise we have to do a better job of trusting those fundamentals to play the way we want to play.”
Turner is a type of back that the Hurricanes have struggled with throughout the season, a smaller elusive scat back with speed. Miami’s linebackers and defensive backs need to take smart angles and rally to the football if Turner is able to get to the edges.
If fully healthy, Miami could be in for a game against a great backfield with Desmond Reid, another potential threat. The sophomore back is a great receiver and even had a game with 155 receiving yards this season. He’s been out since Pitt’s loss against Notre Dame two weeks ago, but if healthy, he and Turner could present a variety of problems for Miami.
During his press conference, Heatherman also pointed out that many of the Hurricanes’ missed tackles came on the quarterback. While true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel isn’t the same runner as Kyron Drones, he is a great scrambler in the pocket and can take off when it’s needed.
Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor need to constantly put pressure on Hentschel and bring him down when he’s in the grasp. That is very possible for the Hurricanes to accomplish. Pitt has dealt with injuries across its offensive line this season and last week; while they were able to manage, they allowed six sacks to Georgia Tech.
Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // Junior defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. rushes the passer against Louisville on Oct. 17, 2025
While it wasn’t a problem against GT, Heintschel often holds onto the ball for long periods of time, and Notre Dame was able to take advantage of that in their dominant win over Pitt. The Irish sacked Heintschel four times, constantly pressured him, and held him to 126 yards, including a pick-six.
Against ND, the Panthers got down early, preventing them to get their rushing attack going. When defenses are unable to rattle Heinstchel or prevent him to play complementary football between the coverage and pass rush, he can easily pick the Hurricanes apart. Since becoming the starter, Heintschel has gone 6-1 and turned this Pitt season around with his combination of poise, out-of-structure creation, and accuracy.
Miami’s pash rush is going to need to get home and with sophomore Justin Scott coming off a 2.5 sack game himself, Miami can collapse the pocket from all angles around Heintschel and rattle him. While he can dominate as a passer, Miami needs to eliminate the run game and put it all on Heintschel and that rocky offensive line to drop back and pass and let their defensive line go to work.
On the offensive end Miami is going to need to build off of the last couple of weeks and get their offense rolling early. After its rough middle of the season, where Miami struggled to come out firing as an offense, these last two weeks UM has clicked in the first half to start out strong.
In the first halves of their last two games, Miami has scored 44 points, and has thrown everything at teams early. Another new wrinkle we’ve seen has been the increased involvement from Elijah Lofton.
The sophomore tight end was touted for his versatility, and it hasn’t been seen consistently until these last two weeks. The numbers aren’t eye-popping or out of this world, but his only two touchdown receptions have been from these past two weeks, and he’s also gotten a couple of carries.
It’s just one small piece in an offense that has shown a lot of expansion and freedom. Outside runs with true freshman Girard Pringle Jr. as he’s caught on with the offense, the increased usage of Malachi Toney wildcats and passes, and the usage of more trick plays and more shots downfield—all of it has come together to make this offense more explosive and aggressive to start games.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Freshman Runnning back Girard Pringle Jr. makes an NC State defender miss on November 15, 2025.
This Pittsburgh team is going to give the ‘Canes plenty to worry about, and that is mainly from the play of its elite linebacker core. Pitt has three guys with over 65 tackles, and its leader has been Rasheem Biles. The junior has 11.5 tackles for loss, and between snagging a pick-six or coming down in the run, he’s athletic, fast, and physical. Hurricanes’ offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson has taken notice of how Pitt and this group play.
“They’re going to run through you, and they play with an air of confidence and cockiness that most good defenses play with. And so, the physical part of the game we have to match.” Dawson said.
That physicality shows up in the stat sheet too; the Panthers allow the 11th fewest rushing yards per game at just 98.7, and they’ve allowed more than four yards per carry in just three games this year. Pitt commits to trying to stop the run, and so many teams are forced to air the ball out against them.
Teams attempt about 35 pass attempts per game against the Panthers, but there isn’t much success, allowing just a 62% completion rate and just about 237 yards per game. Where they have been exceptional has been in forcing turnovers from opposing quarterbacks.
The Panthers have 14 interceptions on the year with nine different players taking the ball away, and even more impressive, that trio of linebackers each have two. Carson Beck right now is playing his best football, completing 79.5% of his passes and throwing for eight touchdowns to zero interceptions. He’s gotten in a groove just as this offense has, and it’s been noticeable from head coach Mario Cristobal.
“We’re certainly getting—we’re finding a rhythm offensively right now, and it’s a combination of a lot of things, and [Beck’s] a big reason why, and I mean, there’s no substitute for repetitions.” Cristobal said.
Beck’s played clean ball for large stretches of this season, but the turnovers have come in bunches for Beck, with multiple games with two or more interceptions, and he needs to play a clean game. Miami’s offensive line has held up phenomenally this year, and Beck will have all the time in the world to pick apart the Pitt defense. Though the Pitt run defense is daunting, Miami is going to need to play a balanced game to set up the quick passing game and play action game that Beck thrives on.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Sixth Year Redshirt Quarterback Carson Beck rolls out of the pocket against Louisville on October 17, 2025.
Miami’s X-factor and force multiplier has been the best player on the offense, and that is Malachi Toney. Despite week-in and week-out teams game-planning for him, Beck has managed to find him consistently, and the true freshman has made plays at every chance he’s gotten. More than ever, it’ll be important for Miami to find him at every possible opportunity. Even though teams are game planning for him, Toney is always on the field, a tool that helps Shannon Dawson get creative with him.
“He’s in there every play, and so they can’t necessarily tell when we’re going to do all these things,” Dawson said. “So that allows us to be a little more creative because I’m not subbing the guy on the field with a special skill. What makes him special is he can do all the other stuff.”
With that uncertainty of where he’ll be or what he’ll be doing, Miami can surprise the Panthers wherever Toney pops up in the formation. If he and Beck continue to click, Miami can get rolling early and help take pressure off the run game to balance things out as the game progresses.
The Hurricanes have their backs against the wall. Even with a win there is no guarantee that Miami makes the playoffs, but their hopes vanish entirely with a loss. The question is can this Miami team handle the pressure? Having played many big games in his career coming over from Georgia, Beck understands the pressure and circumstances and is ready to face it.
“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Just take every single day as its own day,” Beck said. “Just go play by play and execute each play and try to have more positive plays than negative plays and stay consistent and be explosive.”
While the ACC championship hopes still linger, this in all likelihood will be Miami’s last chance to prove to the committee that they belong in the college football playoff. And as coach Cristobal says himself, there’s only one test that matters, the field test.
“100% believer, and as football has always been in the field test,” Cristobal said. “We’re playing a great football team that is fighting for the exact same things that we are. And you have to be at your best from a preparation and practice standpoint.”
Miami’s final regular season game is set for 12:00 p.m. EST at Acrisure Stadium and will air on ABC.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/ Freshman wide recievers Daylyn Upshaw (15) and Malachi Toney (10) celebrate after a big play on November 8, 2025.
The No.14 University of Miami volleyball team took a commanding sweep over the NC State Wolfpack Wednesday afternoon at the Knight Sports Complex.
The Hurricanes dominated them on both sides of the ball, raking up 34 kills, 13 blocks, 11 aces and 39 digs. Senior Flormarie Heredia Colon led the offensive charge with a match-high 16 kills and six aces, while sophomore middle blocker Logan Wiley anchored the defense with a match-high eight blocks and had three kills on her end. Setter Ariana Rodriguez also shined with 28 assists, six blocks and four aces.
Miami came out the gate ready to dominate, holding an impressive 14-3 lead early in the opening frame. This run was fueled by two kills from Wiley, two aces from Rodriguez and two aces from Heredia Colon.
Graduate student Jazmin Vergara also delivered a strong performance for Miami. Vergara contributed to a 5 point surge with her second kill of the match, leading Miami to extend their lead to 21-8. Additional swings from senior Dalia Wilson and freshman Sonja Danilovic kept the momentum in Miami’s favor. The team’s use of aggressive serving disrupted the Wolfpack, as Miami took the set 25-11
The second set proved to be the most competitive of the match as NC State responded to Miami’s dominance by jumping out the set with an 8-4 lead early on. However, Miami gave them a run for their money, steadily climbing back into the contest. Heredia Colon got her 10th kill and third ace of the match to put Miami in the lead 15-12.
Defensively, Miami was relentless putting up 15 digs in the set to hold off an NC state rally and took the set 25-21.
And on the verge of the sweep, Miami put up their most dominant performance in the final set of the game. Wilson set the tone at the net with two blocks and two kills during an impressive 10-0 run by Miami.
Heredia Colon added three more aces to widen their gap, as back-to-back kills from Wilson and Danilovic sealed the match with a 25-5 victory. This 3-0 victory completed the team’s season sweep of the Wolfpack.
Miami will conclude the regular season in Chapel Hill on Nov. 29 as they face North Carolina.
First serve is at 1 p.m. E.T.
Senior Flormarie Heredia Colon celebrates with her team following Miami’s win over No.4 Pitt on Oct. 10, 2025. Photo Credit: Canes Volleyball on X
“Wicked: For Good,” the long-awaited, epic conclusion to the film adaptations of Stephen Schwartz’ beloved musical, was met with poor reviews from several major critics. But for me, a devoted fan of the musical for the past decade, I thought the sequel not only hit the mark but surpassed it with flying pink and green colors.
Where the first film ends at the story’s climax, the second film plays the difficult yet vital role of moving through the resolution. While “Wicked” lulls us into a false sense of safety of a sweet enemies-to-best-friends story with the backdrop of the colorful, magical land of Oz, at the end of the first act, we realize not all is as it seems.
The wizard isn’t truly all-powerful, and the line between good and wicked isn’t quite as explicit as we might have thought.
In “Wicked: For Good,” we’re left to unpack all of this, and we must eventually reach a come-down. The second half lacks the explosive ensemble numbers and joyous songs, because the atmosphere of the movie is inherently darker.
We’re separately tracking Elphaba on the run, Glinda holding down the fort and Fiyero caught in the middle. The days of their youth are long gone, and the ballads in “Wicked: For Good” show this.
“Wicked: For Good” had its share of standout performances across the board. Cynthia Erivo’s “No Good Deed” was explosive, weaving together both her undeniable vocal skill with her expressive acting.
We feel everything she’s feeling right along with her: the fear, the heartbreak, the desperation. It’s especially abrasive after the tenderness of “As Long As You’re Mine,” the standout duet between Fiyero and Elphaba, where we can feel not only their connection, but the deafening consequences they know are tracing their every movement, every touch.
And although “No Place Like Home” paled in comparison with the stage musical’s original score, her emotional performance gave it purpose. She moved the story forward, offering a new side to Elphaba that we’d never seen before. Not only does she stay in Oz because she feels compelled to save it, but she still considers it her home.
It’s a powerful callback to the original source material, emphatically brought to life by Erivo’s glowing vocals and longing undertones.
While we’ve always known Ariana Grande could sing even long before we met her interpretation of Glinda “Wicked: For Good” showed us just how widely her skill set truly expands.
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Grande act, and we’ve been most conditioned to watch her play overly expressive roles for younger audiences. But as Galinda becomes Glinda and childhood whimsy grows into adult grief, it becomes clearer than ever that there’s no one else who might have played Glinda so perfectly.
Her attention to detail, the way she looks at Elphaba in comparison to the way she looks at others and the small ways she flits between naivety and understanding make it abundantly explicit that Glinda is no side character.
Glinda and Elphaba are equals, two sides of the same coin, each striving for goodness while not quite knowing what it is.
There was a lingering question as to whether the film would follow the musical’s plotline or change the ending, but its decision of the former made the journey all the more meaningful and the ending all the more bittersweet.
Grande’s and Erivo’s rendition of “For Good” will go down as one of the most beautifully adapted performances in movie-musical history.
Through the films, we’ve seen more depth to musical theatre’s most famous female friendship than we’d ever been able to before, and the added “I love you’s” just after “For Good” feel earned, necessary and beautifully tragic.
To end a film franchise that had been first announced over a decade ago, the perfect shot was needed, and it was delivered. With a final callback to the Broadway playbill, we’re vividly catapulted back into remembering not only who Glinda and Elphaba were before tragedy wedged itself in between them, but into remembering who we were too.
“Wicked: For Good” had big silver slippers to fill, and though it took a long yellow brick road to get us to the conclusion, there’s no denying that anyone who watches it will be changed for the better.
Walking into “How Much a Heart Can Hold” at the Lowe Art Museum feels less like entering a gallery and more like stepping into someone’s interior world.
Borrowing its title from Zelda Fitzgerald’s line, “Nobody has ever measured, even the poets, how much a heart can hold,” the exhibition turns that idea into a lived experience.
Through dense, uncanny sculptures, Petah Coyne explores how women hold expectation, grief, beauty and memory all at once, until those feelings become almost physical in the room.
The palette is stripped down to black, white, deep red and dark brown, which makes the first piece hit with real force: a small, womanly figure swallowed by extremely long braids. You never see her face or body.She’s defined entirely by hair, by labor and weight.
That image of a woman erased by what she carries sets the tone for the show. Coyne’s work is grouped into three sections: Women’s Work, Women’s Relationships, and Women Obscured & Transformed. As you move through the space, those categories blur.
Every piece feels like it belongs to all three, part of one long, braided conversation about how women are seen and unseen.
“The Year of Magical Thinking” was the piece that fully pulled me under. Named after Joan Didion’s book, it doesn’t just reference mourning; it feels like being inside it. Built from layers of materials,flowers, wax, ribbons and hair,the sculpture rewards slow looking.
The longer I stayed with it, the more it seemed to open up, like a quiet ritual of grief you’ve accidentally walked into. It’s captivating in that way where you don’t realize how long you’ve been standing there until you finally step away.
The Bridal Series shifts that emotional intensity toward social pressure. At first glance, the pieces shimmer with the familiar imagery of weddings:white, lacy, dress-like forms. But they quickly stop feeling dreamy and start feeling heavy.
The “ideal bride” becomes a kind of armor or cage, and the work ends up challenging the idea that this should be the ultimate dream for women at all.
The most haunting moment comes with “Eguchi’s Ghost.” Turning a corner, I felt an immediate chill seeing the looming, hair-based figure. As I walked around to the back, I realized that where a face should be, there’s only a void edged with hair,a faceless ghost, a shell of someone who’s more absence than presence.
It echoed the first hair-covered figure so strongly that they felt like two bookends: a woman consumed by expectations at the start, and the ghost of those expectations at the end.
What stayed with me after leaving wasn’t just individual works but the way the exhibition changed my own awareness. Coyne’s sculptures are physically imposing yet emotionally raw. Moving among them made me notice my own body, my own reactions: curiosity, unease and recognition.
By the time I passed the Zelda Fitzgerald quote again on the way out, it felt like the show’s quiet thesis. “How Much a Heart Can Hold” never tries to neatly define that capacity.
Instead, it leaves you a little entranced, still carrying the weight of ghosts, braids and uncontainable inner lives long after you’ve stepped back into the light.
Winter Music Conference 2026 is officially coming home to Miami and landing right in our backyard. From Tuesday, March 24 to Thursday, March 26 2026, WMC will take over the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami.
For UM students, that history isn’t just a fun fact – it’s an opportunity. WMC brings together industry leaders, rising talent and innovators for panels, workshops and networking, creating a rare environment where you can sit in on a conversation with executives, then bump into them later at a rooftop event.
Whether you’re studying performance, audio production, marketing, finance or entrepreneurship, this is where the global electronic music ecosystem actually becomes visible and accessible.
First launched in 1985, Winter Music Conference is the longest-running electronic music conference in the world, a place where DJs, label heads, managers, tech founders and fans have met for decades to discover what comes next in dance music.
After evolving under the stewardship of ULTRA Worldwide, WMC 2026 marks a renewed commitment to Miami as the global hub for electronic music, technology and culture. This anchors Miami Music Week and leads directly into Ultra Music Festival’s 26th edition at Bayfront Park that same weekend.
WMC 2026 is built around two curated programming paths: WMC // INDUSTRY and WMC // CREATORS.
The industry track is designed for music and live events enthusiasts with panels and workshops that dive into the business of music, event production, emerging technologies, marketing, social media and the evolving landscape of dance culture.
Students will recognize a lot of the concepts they see in class, but here they’re hearing it from the label executives, festival organizers and tech founders who make those decisions in real time.
The creators track is aimed at DJs, producers and content creators, with gear demos, showcases from leading brands, artist-led workshops and breakout sessions on building a sustainable career.
For Frost students in performance, production or music engineering, it functions like a three-day crash course in how artists actually create, release and tour their music—plus how to stand out in a crowded scene.
On top of the daytime programming, the Kimpton EPIC rooftop becomes the social heart of the conference, with daily pool parties from Tuesday to Thursday and programming flowing from panel rooms to the pool deck.
WMC will also close with the Bridges for Music × International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) Gala on Thursday, March 26.This is a separately ticketed event that merges an impact-driven nonprofit with electronic music’s longest-running awards ceremony.
With WMC running right before Ultra Music Festival, the whole week becomes one extended lab in music, media and live events.
If you’re serious about working in any level of music musicWinter Music Conference 2026 is the week to step off campus and into the room where the industry actually meets. More details, badge tiers, and schedule updates are available at WinterMusicConference.com.
No. 14 Miami volleyball took their ACC record to 14-4 this season with an impressive sweep over No.15 UNC.
The 3-0 triumph proved once again that the Hurricanes are more than capable of defeating competitive ACC opposition, while adding to a positive run of form following the fall to Louisville last week.
The first set saw Miami establish their authority immediately. Miami held a convincing lead over the Tar Heels throughout the opening set, and by the 20th play, the score was 15-5. This margin only increased, as the ’Canes continued with their hitting proficiency and closed out the set 25-11.
However, UNC settled in during the second set, as the Tar Heels continuously kept up with Miami, tying the game at 10-10, 17-17, and 20-20 in the set. UNC’s persistent competitiveness with Miami necessitated a strong response for the Hurricanes to avoid a disappointing fall to another high-end ACC opponent.
But Miami dug in and found their way over the line, taking home the set 25-23.
By the third set, UNC had evidently found their groove, as they continued to try to scrape a set to add kindle for a potential reverse sweep. While the Tar Heels were always trailing, they never seemed out of the game, and were consistently conducive to some energizing rallies throughout this set. Nevertheless, UNC were unable to overcome the clinicality of Miami, as the third and final set ended 25-21 to the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes notched 41 kills, with senior Flormarie Heredia Colon netting 23 of them, demonstrating her importance to this Miami team. Meanwhile, redshirt sophomore Ariana Rodriguez highlighted her creativity, as she put up 30 assists this game. Miami also completed ten blocks and seven aces.
Miami will seek to win their third game in a row, taking on NC State in its final home game of the season on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m.
Miami Hurricanes volleyball team celebrates victory over FGCU on Sept. 19, 2025 at the Knight Sports Complex. Photo Credit: @CanesVB via X
The University of Miami women’s basketball team came up just short on Saturday night, falling 64–61 to No. 19 Iowa. In a tightly contested matchup at the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, Miami’s unbeaten start to the season ended, dropping the Hurricanes to 4–1.
Miami entered confidently, but Iowa’s efficient scoring and interior presence proved to be the deciding factor. The Hurricanes fought with resilience until the final second, with three players finishing in double digit points.
Freshman guard Amarachi Kimpson led the Canes with a season-high 19 points, while senior forward Ra Shaya Kyle added 17 points and a team-best eight rebounds. Vittoria Blasigh rounded out Miami’s top performers with 11 points.
Overall Miami shot a frustrating 38.6 percent from the field, but thanks to forcing 16 Iowa turnovers stayed in the game throughout.
Iowa opened the matchup with six unanswered points beforeKimpson finally put Miami on the board with back-to-back buckets to cut the deficit to 6–4. The Hawkeyes kept control, extending their lead to 12–4, but Miami settled in and closed the quarter on a six-point run, narrowing Iowa’s lead to just 14–13.
The second quarter brought more of the same, with Miami still searching for offensive rhythm. The Hurricanes created quality looks but struggled to finish, opening the period just 1-for-6 from the field. A timeout from UM head coach Tricia Cullop helped reset the team, and the adjustment worked; Miami held Iowa scoreless for the next two minutes, cutting the deficit to 24–19. Strong free-throw shooting (8-for-10) kept the Hurricanes within reach, sending them into halftime trailing 36–28.
The Hurricanes came out of the locker room with renewed energy. Kyle set the tone early, scoring Miami’s first six points of the third quarter, while Gal Raviv kept the offense moving with three assists. Kimpson added five more points as Miami clawed its way back into contention, but Iowa maintained control and carried a 55–46 lead into the final quarter.
Despite trailing most of the way, Miami refused to surrender. The Hurricanes chipped the deficit down to four at 61–57,their closest margin since early in the second quarter. Kyle muscled in a driving layup with two minutes remaining to cut it to 61–59, keeping the game within one possession. But in the final seconds, Iowa stayed steady at the line, sinking two free throws with 11 seconds left and two more on their final trip to secure the 64–61 win.
Despite the loss, the performance showed Miami could hang with the big teams, as the ’Canes turn their attention to facing George Washington on Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Miami’s Women’s Basketball Team prepares for their matchup against Florida Atlantic University at Watsco on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. // Bella Ochoa – Staff Photographer
