NCAAB · Final

Florida State Edges Miami in Thrilling Finish

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Watsco Center

Florida State Seminoles 65, Miami Hurricanes 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes?

Florida State Seminoles beat Miami Hurricanes 65-63 at Watsco Center on January 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes?

Miami Hurricanes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Miami Hurricanes 65-63 at the Watsco Center on January 21, 2026. This game was particularly notable as it marked Florida State's first victory over Miami in their last three encounters, having lost both previous meetings in the 2025 season.

The Hurricanes entered this game with a strong home record of 15-4 and had been performing well in their last ten games, boasting a record of 9-1. However, they were coming off a loss to the Clemson Tigers, which snapped a four-game winning streak. Miami had averaged 85.8 points scored per game while allowing 72.2 points in their recent stretch. At home, they had been undefeated with a record of 6-0, showcasing their dominance at the Watsco Center.

In contrast, the Seminoles faced significant struggles, entering the game with an 8-11 record and having lost their last five games. Florida State's recent form showed a record of just 2-8 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.0 points scored and 84.0 points allowed. Their away record was particularly concerning, as they had not won any of their last four away games.

The odds from DraftKings favored Miami, with a spread of -10.5 and a moneyline of -700. Florida State was listed at +500 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status. The total for the game was set at 163.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.

As the game unfolded, it was a battle of wills, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The second half saw critical free throws from Robert McCray V and Shelton Henderson that kept the game tightly contested. Malik Reneau's layup brought Miami within one point, but Florida State held on to secure the victory with clutch free throws in the closing moments.

The game was played under standard conditions, with no significant weather factors affecting play. Fans witnessed a thrilling finish that showcased the resilience of the Florida State team, which capitalized on Miami's recent struggles and their own need for a much-needed win.

This matchup highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with Florida State proving that they could rise to the occasion when it mattered most, despite their recent form. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also adds a crucial win to their season as they look to build momentum moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIA -10.5	163.5 o -108 / u -112	Florida State Seminoles +500 · Miami Hurricanes -700

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Leaders

PointsShelton Henderson18Miami Hurricanes
AssistsTre Donaldson5Miami Hurricanes
ReboundsErnest Udeh Jr.9Miami Hurricanes
PointsRobert McCray V20Florida State Seminoles
AssistsRobert McCray V4Florida State Seminoles
ReboundsLajae Jones9Florida State Seminoles

Recent form

Miami Hurricanes

Last 10: 9-1Streak L185.8 scored · 72.2 allowed per game6-0 at home

L59-69at Clemson TigersJan 17
W81-69at Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 14
W91-81vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 10
W81-77at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 8
W76-69vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 31
W105-67vs North Florida OspreysDec 21
W98-81vs Florida International PanthersDec 17
W104-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 13
W88-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 6
W75-66at Ole Miss RebelsDec 3

Florida State Seminoles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L579 scored · 84 allowed per game0-4 away

L68-69vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 17
L86-94at Syracuse OrangeJan 14
L69-113vs NC State WolfpackJan 10
L87-91vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 3
L66-79at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 31
W87-63vs Jacksonville DolphinsDec 23
W96-49vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 20
L69-97at Dayton FlyersDec 17
L95-103vs Massachusetts MinutemenDec 13
L67-82at Houston CougarsDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Florida State Seminoles	Miami Hurricanes
Field goals	24-53	24-57
Field goal %	45	42
Three-pointers	6-17	4-16
Three-point %	35	25
Free throws	11-15	11-15
Free throw %	73	73
Rebounds	30	35
Offensive rebounds	4	9
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	13	15
Steals	12	7
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	11
Fast-break points	10	11
Points in the paint	32	36
Fouls	15	13
Largest lead	5	6
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	46	40

How the scoring went

1st Half30-32Robert McCray V makes driving layup (Martin Somerville assists)
1st Half31-32Robert McCray V makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half31-34Dante Allen makes driving layup
1st Half33-34AJ Swinton makes layup (Robert McCray V assists)
1st Half33-36Tre Donaldson makes 2-foot dunk
1st Half35-36Robert McCray V makes 7-foot floating jump shot
1st Half35-37Tru Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half38-37Kobe MaGee makes 24-foot three pointer (Martin Somerville assists)
2nd Half38-39Malik Reneau makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half41-39Martin Somerville makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lajae Jones assists)
2nd Half41-41Malik Reneau makes driving layup
2nd Half43-41Robert McCray V makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half43-43Shelton Henderson makes 19-foot jumper (Ernest Udeh Jr. assists)
2nd Half43-44Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-44Chauncey Wiggins makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-44Robert McCray V makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half49-44Chauncey Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-46Shelton Henderson makes 19-foot step back jumpshot (Timotej Malovec assists)
2nd Half49-47Malik Reneau makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-47Thomas Bassong makes layup (Robert McCray V assists)
2nd Half51-49Malik Reneau makes driving layup
2nd Half53-49Chauncey Wiggins makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (Martin Somerville assists)
2nd Half53-51Malik Reneau makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
2nd Half56-51Martin Somerville makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Miles assists)
2nd Half56-52Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-53Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-53Chauncey Wiggins makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half58-56Shelton Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noam Dovrat assists)
2nd Half60-56Robert McCray V makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-57Ernest Udeh Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-58Ernest Udeh Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-58Robert McCray V makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-58Robert McCray V makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-58Robert McCray V makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-59Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-60Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-62Malik Reneau makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
2nd Half63-63Malik Reneau makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-63Robert McCray V makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-63Robert McCray V makes free throw 2 of 2