“I was advised of the NCAA’s decision about my eligibility and am very disappointed with the outcome. I do not believe that the NCAA treated me fairly, and it is with a heavy heart that I have decided to withdraw from the University of Miami to prepare for the 2019 NBA Draft,” Hernandez said via Twitter.
Hurricanes defeat Seminoles at home for first time since 2004
Florida State appeared to have buried No. 17 Miami. The Hurricanes trailed 27-7 with 11:52 remaining in the third quarter after a 74-yard punt return touchdown by the Seminoles’ D.J. Matthews. Then it happened. Miami forced three turnovers and scored 21 unanswered points including a game-winning, 41-yard touchdown pass from N’Kosi Perry to Brevin Jordan to…
Johnny Ruiz hits walk-off homer to lead Miami past Duke 9-7
The Mark Light Magic has returned. On a weekend that the University of Miami desperately needed to get a series started on the right foot, the Hurricanes clawed all the way back after trailing 7-0 through six innings of play. The Canes scored nine runs over the last three innings, capped off by a pinch…
Hurricanes battle in first scrimmage of spring training
As always, Mark Richt was thrilled with the weather in sunny Coral Gables. But, today’s practice was different than most. The University of Miami donned its game uniforms, and the coaches put on their headsets for their first scrimmage of the spring. Although the Hurricanes did not release stats, Richt thought the defense won today’s…
Canes to fill positions after loss of valuable players
Although the University of Miami won’t play between the hash marks of the Hard Rock Stadium until the fall, the third week of spring practice has begun at Greentree Practice Fields with hopes of answering some of the biggest questions surrounding the Hurricanes’ offense. The most pressing question is who will replace Miami’s all-time passing…
Canes stumble late, fall to No. 9 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 3-0
It was one of those nights for the Miami Hurricanes. They managed just two hits and struck out ten times, dooming their chances of upsetting the No. 9 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. Despite UM starting pitcher Gregory Veliz pitching a career-high 6.1 innings, the Hurricanes fell 3-0. Veliz (2-2) was cruising for Miami, but the…
UM posts double-digit hits but unable to hold UNC in 6-3 loss
For just the fourth time this season, the University of Miami recorded double-digit hits. It also suffered four errors, which plagued the Hurricanes as they fell to the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels 6-3 in the second contest of a three-game set. Coming in, Miami had lost three of its last five games and…
Miami beats No. 23 Georgia Tech 10-8 with season-high 10 hits
Carl Chester’s effort was evident – one could tell just from looking at his uniform that was covered with orange dirt. The junior center-fielder gave it his all on Friday night, and the results followed suit. Chester, who had a career day hitting 4-4 with two doubles and twp RBIs, smiled from ear to ear…
UM eliminated by hot-shooting UNC 78-53 in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
For every push the University of Miami had, North Carolina had an answer. The Hurricanes would hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit, then the Tar Heels would counter with a three of their own to keep their distance on the scoreboard. It was just one of those days for the players in orange and…
UM beats Syracuse to advance to ACC Tournament quarterfinals
“Find a way to win.” That has been Coach Jim Larrañaga’s message to his team all season long. The Hurricanes, seeded ninth, did just that against the Syracuse Orange in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Returning to his hometown of Brooklyn, redshirt senior forward Kamari Murphy led Miami with his sixth double-double of…
UM gets shut out for fourth time this season, falls to Dartmouth 5-0
A weekend to forget for the University of Miami. The No. 17 Hurricanes dropped their rubber match 5-0 against the Dartmouth Big Green. It was the first Miami-series loss to a non power-five team since May 2009 and UM’s fourth time being shutout this season. “It’s just frustrating because yesterday we played so well with…
No. 16 Canes go cold in final minutes, fall to No. 13 Duke Blue Devils 57-52 in ACC Tournament semifinals
With the hopes of hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the No. 16 University of Miami Hurricanes fell in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament 57-52 to the No. 13 Duke Blue Devils. Seven-seeded Miami, who upset the two-seed Florida State Seminoles just 24 hours before squaring off against Duke, was up…