The home run was the first blast Reyes hit at the Division I level since June 4, 2016, after the Miami Springs native spent the 2017 season at Broward College.
The reigning ACC Co-Rookie of the Week notched 16 points and five rebounds, while shooting a perfect 6 of 6 from the free-throw line, to lead Miami past Pittsburgh 69-57.
After finding out they would not be making the postseason for the first time in 45 years, the Hurricanes were dejected. But this year, the Canes are poised to start a new run.
The Hurricanes, who were on a three-game winning streak, were able to hold national Player of the Year candidate Asia Durr to a season-low seven points on 1-of-7 shooting. But Durr had plenty of help, which ultimately doomed UM.
The defensive-minded Miami Hurricanes have struggled of late, dropping three of their last four games. However, when the Canes needed a conference road win on Sunday, their offense delivered.
For Miami (13-3, 2-2 ACC), it was a struggle from both three-point range and the free throw line. UM made just six of its 23 attempts from distance and only 50 percent of its free throws, while also finishing with a season-low five assists compared to eight turnovers.
Bruce Brown Jr. has had big games against AP Top 25 opponents before. Dewan Huell has made scoring look easy all season. But Sunday night belonged to freshman guard Chris Lykes.