Miami Hurricanes Hold Off North Carolina State Wolfpack 77-76 Behind Reneau's 26 Points

The Miami Hurricanes pulled off a stunning 1-point upset over the North Carolina State Wolfpack, winning 77-76 behind Malik Reneau's 26 points and 6 rebounds. This victory marked a significant upset, as North Carolina State was ranked 29 in the NET rankings, while Miami was ranked 37. The Hurricanes' win improved their record to 20-5, while the Wolfpack fell to 18-8. Reneau's performance was instrumental in the win, as he shot 10-17 from the field and helped Miami overcome a 42-37 halftime deficit.

The game was closely contested throughout, with North Carolina State taking a 42-37 lead into halftime. However, Miami came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Wolfpack 40-34 to take the 1-point victory. Ven-Allen Lubin led the Wolfpack with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Matt Able also scored 17 points. The Wolfpack's Paul McNeil Jr. added 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Hurricanes' balanced attack. Miami's Shelton Henderson scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Tre Donaldson added 14 points and 5 rebounds. The Hurricanes' ability to outscore the Wolfpack 40-34 in the second half was the key to their victory, as they improved their record to 20-5.

Malik Reneau was the star of the show for the Miami Hurricanes, scoring 26 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. He was joined by Shelton Henderson, who scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, and Tre Donaldson, who added 14 points and 5 rebounds. For the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Ven-Allen Lubin led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Matt Able also scored 17 points. Paul McNeil Jr. added 14 points for the Wolfpack, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Hurricanes' strong performance. Reneau's 26 points were a game-high, and his 10-17 shooting from the field was a key factor in the Hurricanes' victory.

The Miami Hurricanes shot 49% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, to take the 1-point victory. The North Carolina State Wolfpack shot 45% from the field, but were outrebounded 36-33 by the Hurricanes. Miami also committed 12 turnovers, compared to 15 for the Wolfpack. The Hurricanes' ability to shoot 40% from three-point range was a key factor in their victory, as they made 8-20 three-pointers. The Wolfpack, on the other hand, made just 6-20 three-pointers, shooting 30% from beyond the arc.

The CHD Scout prediction model was wrong here, predicting a 2.4-point victory for the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Instead, the Miami Hurricanes pulled off the 1-point upset, winning 77-76. The model predicted a score of 80-77, but the actual score was much closer. The Hurricanes' victory improved their record to 20-5, while the Wolfpack fell to 18-8. The model's incorrect prediction was due in part to the Wolfpack's strong NET ranking, but the Hurricanes' performance proved that they are a force to be reckoned with.

This victory was a significant one for the Miami Hurricanes, as it improved their record to 20-5 and gave them a Quadrant 1 win. The North Carolina State Wolfpack, on the other hand, fell to 18-8 and suffered a Quadrant 2 loss. The Hurricanes' NET ranking is currently 37, while the Wolfpack's is 29. This win could help the Hurricanes improve their tournament seeding, as they now have a 20-5 record and a key Quadrant 1 win. The Wolfpack, on the other hand, want to bounce back from this tough loss and improve their tournament resume.

The Miami Hurricanes want to build on this momentum as they take on their next opponent, while the North Carolina State Wolfpack want to bounce back from this tough loss. The Hurricanes' next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], while the Wolfpack's next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent]. The Hurricanes want to continue their strong play and improve their tournament seeding, while the Wolfpack want to get back on track and make a push for the tournament.