From the Desk of Dan Radakovich
Dear Canes Community,
The calendar has flipped to the madness of March, but basketball is just the start of what promises to be a memorable month of postseason action for Miami Athletics.
Road to March
Our men’s basketball team defeated Boston College 76-54 Saturday to run its record to 23-6 overall and 12-4 in ACC play. The Canes have won six of their past seven games and are fighting down the stretch to not only cement an NCAA Tournament berth but also secure a top-four seed and a double-bye in next week’s ACC Tournament in Charlotte. Next up for Jai Lucas’ squad is a road trip to SMU on Wednesday, followed by our regular season finale Saturday at home against Louisville. Let’s pack Watsco Center and give the Canes a terrific send-off heading into the postseason!
Our women’s basketball team (16-13 overall, 8-10 ACC) lost at Georgia Tech in their regular season finale Sunday, which ended a four-game winning streak. The Canes earned the 12th seed in the ACC Tournament and will face Stanford Wednesday in the first round of tournament play in Duluth, Ga. Tipoff is 11 a.m. on ACC Network. Tune in!
Spring Football
Mario Cristobal’s squad hits Greentree for the first of 15 spring practices on March 24. Spring Game details will be announced soon. Our roster features an impressive blend of returning players and newcomers, both from the transfer portal and another highly touted recruiting class.
Ten Canes were invited to last week’s NFL Scouting Combine, more proof that our program is among the nation’s elite. Click here to read about their appearances in Indianapolis as they continue preparing for the NFL Draft.
We have an exciting slate of seven home games at Hard Rock Stadium this fall, including ACC opponents like Florida State, Duke and Virginia Tech. We have already set a record for season ticket sales but there are still limited seats available. Click here or call 1-800-GO-CANES so you don’t miss out!
Baseball Off to 10-2 Start
Our 17th-ranked baseball team (10-2) lost the first two games of a three-game home set to No. 10 Florida before Sunday’s series finale was rained out. J.D. Arteaga’s team is off to a torrid start on offense, averaging 13.4 runs per game. Daniel Cuvet has hit six home runs through 12 games and Dylan Dubovik leads the nation in hitting with a .565 average.
The Canes return to The Light on Wednesday to host Bethune-Cookman at 6 p.m. before starting ACC play with a three-game home series against Boston College beginning Friday. It’s the start of an outstanding conference home schedule, including three-game series against Wake Forest, Cal, Virginia Tech and Louisville. Click here to get your season tickets today!
Latest News
Our track and field team competed at the ACC Indoor Championships over the weekend in Boston, where the Canes women placed fourth and the men finished in sixth place. Tania Da Silva won gold in the women’s weight throw as the Canes swept the podium in that event. On the men’s side, Ace Malone won the 400m, Edgar Campre captured the heptathlon, and the men’s 4x400m relay team took gold. Next up for Amy Deem’s squad is the NCAA Indoor Championships March 13-14 in Fayetteville, Ark.
Our women’s swimming and diving team placed 12th at ACC Championships in Atlanta while our trio of men’s divers finished 13th on diving points alone. Chiara Pellacani (3-meter) and Margo O’Meara (1-meter) each won conference crowns. Both teams now turn their attention to NCAA Championships later this month, which will be held at the same aquatic center on Georgia Tech’s campus.
Our golf team has two spring tournaments under its belt, while our men’s and women’s tennis teams have started ACC play. Rowing launches its 2026 campaign on March 14 in Oak Ridge, Tenn., at the Cardinal Invitational. You can stay updated on all our programs by subscribing to our weekly Miami Athletics Report. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday!
Postgraduate Scholarship Recognition
Four Canes were selected among a group of more than 60 ACC student-athletes for postgraduate scholarship recognition. Swimmer Sarah Sensenbrenner and Robert Joseph from men’s track and field were selected as 2026 Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. NCAA champion diver Chiara Pellacani and football All-American Rueben Bain were named to the ACC Excellence Award list for student-athletes who plan to pursue professional careers in their respective sports or chosen fields of study. Congratulations to our four recipients!
Community Service Competition
The NCAA announced last month that Miami placed third among Division I programs in the 2025 NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition powered by Helper Helper.
We ranked first among Power 4 institutions, with every student-athlete participating in at least one community service activity. Miami previously captured the Division I crown three times (2018, 2022, 2024).
I am immensely proud that our student-athletes continue to place among the top schools nationally in this competition. I want to thank our head coaches and Shirelle Jackson and our student-athlete development staff for placing such a high emphasis on community involvement.
UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Banquet
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has announced its 56th induction banquet will take place on Thursday, April 23 at Watsco Center.
The 10-member Class of 2026 is comprised of Sam Dorman (diving), Wendy Foote (basketball), Bryan Garcia (baseball), Duke Johnson (football), Savanah Leaf (volleyball), Mike Rumph (football), Duane Starks (football), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (soccer), Shakima Wimbley (track & field) and former Canes football coach and player Mark Richt. In addition, former baseball player and longtime Canes supporter Tommy Adams will be presented the Hall’s Distinguished Service Award.
Click here for ticket information. We hope to see you there!
Our Canes Community remains stronger than ever thanks to your generosity. Go Canes!
– Dan Radakovich
