The Miami Hurricanes basketball team’s road woes continued on Tuesday night, as they suffered a tough 75-69 loss to Florida State in Tallahassee. Despite a strong start to the season, the Hurricanes have struggled to find consistency when playing away from their home court, and that trend persisted against the Seminoles in a matchup that was crucial for both teams in the ACC standings.
The game began with Miami showing flashes of brilliance. Led by their star guard, they were able to keep pace with Florida State through the first half. However, as the second half unfolded, Miami’s inability to execute on both ends of the floor became glaringly evident. Florida State, always a tough opponent at home, capitalized on Miami’s mistakes, exploiting defensive lapses and controlling the tempo of the game.
One of the key issues for Miami was their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc. The Hurricanes, who have been one of the top shooting teams in the ACC, struggled to find their rhythm from deep, making just 4 of 17 three-point attempts. In contrast, Florida State was able to knock down timely shots, creating a lead that the Hurricanes couldn’t overcome. Additionally, Miami’s free throw shooting left much to be desired, as they missed critical attempts down the stretch, which could have kept them in the game.
Another challenge for the Hurricanes was their defense, which allowed Florida State to score with ease in transition and in the paint. Miami was also outrebounded by the Seminoles, who dominated on the boards, especially on the offensive end. The lack of rebounding effort cost Miami valuable possessions and contributed to their inability to mount a comeback.
This loss continues a troubling pattern for the Hurricanes on the road. While they have been formidable at home, their performances away from the Watsco Center have been inconsistent, leaving many to question how they will fare in future road games against tough ACC opponents.
With the ACC race heating up, Miami must quickly address these road issues if they hope to remain in contention for a strong postseason run. Their next opportunity will come against another formidable foe in their next away game, and fans will be hoping the team can break out of their road slump and return to the form that has made them one of the top teams in the conference.
