NCAAB · Final

Miami Edges NC State in Thrilling Finish

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Lenovo Center

Miami Hurricanes 77, NC State Wolfpack 76, 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 Miami Hurricanes vs NC State Wolfpack?

Miami Hurricanes beat NC State Wolfpack 77-76 at Lenovo Center on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami Hurricanes vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Miami Hurricanes narrowly defeated the NC State Wolfpack with a final score of 77-76 at the Lenovo Center. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with Miami improving their record to 21-5, while NC State fell to 18-9.

Entering this game, NC State had an impressive home record of 12-3, but they were coming off a loss to the Louisville Cardinals, where they were defeated 118-77 on February 10. Prior to that, they had been on a strong run, winning eight of their last ten games. Their recent form included an average of 85.4 points scored and 78.6 points allowed over their last ten games. On the other hand, Miami, with a record of 20-5, was riding a two-game winning streak and had won seven of their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 77.3 points, with 72.7 points allowed.

In terms of home and away performance, NC State had a home record of 2-1 in their last three games, while Miami was 4-1 in their last five away games. This fixture was also significant as it marked the second meeting between the two teams in recent seasons, with Miami having won the previous encounter 72-70 on March 8, 2025.

The injury picture did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to be at full strength. However, the competitive nature of the game was reflected in the betting lines, where DraftKings set the spread at NC State -5.5, with a total of 157.5 points. The odds for Miami to win straight up were listed at +220, indicating that they were considered the underdogs.

As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched. The scoring plays in the second half were pivotal, with Darrion Williams making a layup to bring Miami within striking distance at 74-69. Ven-Allen Lubin then added a tip-in layup, extending NC State's lead to 76-69. However, Malik Reneau responded for Miami with a driving layup and a free throw, narrowing the gap to 76-72.

Tru Washington was instrumental in the final moments, scoring three consecutive free throws that ultimately secured the victory for Miami, bringing the score to 77-76. The game concluded with NC State unable to respond, marking a disappointing loss for the Wolfpack on their home court.

Overall, this matchup was a thrilling display of college basketball, with Miami's resilience and ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities proving decisive. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair that highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams, making it a memorable contest in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NCSU -5.5	157.5 o -110 / u -110	Miami Hurricanes +220 · NC State Wolfpack -270

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Leaders

PointsVen-Allen Lubin17NC State Wolfpack
AssistsQuadir Copeland5NC State Wolfpack
ReboundsVen-Allen Lubin9NC State Wolfpack
PointsMalik Reneau26Miami Hurricanes
AssistsTre Donaldson4Miami Hurricanes
ReboundsShelton Henderson9Miami Hurricanes

Recent form

NC State Wolfpack

Last 10: 8-2Streak L185.4 scored · 78.6 allowed per game2-1 at home

L77-118at Louisville CardinalsFeb 10
W82-73vs Virginia Tech HokiesFeb 7
W84-83at SMU MustangsFeb 4
W96-78at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 31
W88-68vs Syracuse OrangeJan 28
W81-72at Pittsburgh PanthersJan 24
W80-76at Clemson TigersJan 21
L74-78vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 17
W113-69at Florida State SeminolesJan 10
W79-71at Boston College EaglesJan 7

Miami Hurricanes

Last 10: 7-3Streak W277.3 scored · 72.7 allowed per game4-1 away

W75-66vs North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 11
W74-68at Boston College EaglesFeb 7
L85-86vs California Golden BearsJan 31
W79-70vs Stanford CardinalJan 29
W85-76at Syracuse OrangeJan 24
L63-65vs Florida State SeminolesJan 21
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

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	Miami Hurricanes	NC State Wolfpack
Field goals	32-67	27-55
Field goal %	48	49
Three-pointers	3-17	9-24
Three-point %	18	38
Free throws	10-20	13-15
Free throw %	50	87
Rebounds	40	29
Offensive rebounds	20	8
Defensive rebounds	20	21
Assists	8	12
Steals	7	6
Blocks	2	8
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	7
Fast-break points	8	3
Points in the paint	56	32
Fouls	11	15
Largest lead	5	8
Lead changes	19	19
Time in front	26	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-45Malik Reneau makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre Donaldson assists)
2nd Half42-45Tre Donaldson makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half42-48Paul McNeil Jr. makes 28-foot turnaround jump shot (Darrion Williams assists)
2nd Half44-48Malik Reneau makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half46-48Shelton Henderson makes layup
2nd Half48-48Dante Allen makes layup
2nd Half48-50Darrion Williams makes layup (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half48-53Paul McNeil Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Darrion Williams assists)
2nd Half50-53Shelton Henderson makes layup
2nd Half52-53Tre Donaldson makes driving layup
2nd Half52-54Ven-Allen Lubin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-54Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-54Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-56Paul McNeil Jr. makes 19-foot jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half56-56Tre Donaldson makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half58-56Malik Reneau makes layup (Shelton Henderson assists)
2nd Half58-59Paul McNeil Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tre Holloman assists)
2nd Half60-59Tru Washington makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-61Matt Able makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half62-61Shelton Henderson makes driving layup
2nd Half62-62Terrance Arceneaux makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-63Terrance Arceneaux makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-63Tru Washington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Donaldson assists)
2nd Half67-63Dante Allen makes layup
2nd Half67-65Ven-Allen Lubin makes layup (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half68-65Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-65Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-67Darrion Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half69-69Ven-Allen Lubin makes layup
2nd Half69-70Ven-Allen Lubin makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-71Quadir Copeland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-72Quadir Copeland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-74Darrion Williams makes layup
2nd Half69-76Ven-Allen Lubin makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half71-76Malik Reneau makes driving layup
2nd Half72-76Malik Reneau makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half74-76Tru Washington makes layup
2nd Half75-76Tru Washington makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half76-76Tru Washington makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half77-76Tru Washington makes free throw 3 of 3