Podcast Laments Miami's Final Play in Loss to Virginia
In a podcast analyzing the Miami Hurricanes' narrow basketball loss to Virginia, hosts criticized the team's final play call. With 3.2 seconds left and trailing by three, a risky skip pass resulted in a turnover. One host argued, "You’ve got to get the ball to your best shooter and not overthink it. That skip pass cost us the game."
- The game was played on February 21, 2026, in Charlottesville, where No. 14 Virginia prevailed with a final score of 86-83. - The decisive moment occurred with 3.6 seconds remaining when Virginia's Chance Mallory was fouled by Miami's Tre Donaldson on a three-point shot and proceeded to make all three free throws. - Virginia's Thijs de Ridder then stole the subsequent inbound pass, preventing Miami from attempting a game-tying shot. - The loss was a setback for Miami's ACC standing, dropping them to a 10-4 conference record, while Virginia improved to 12-2. - Tre Donaldson, who committed the crucial foul, was also one of Miami's leading scorers in the game with 18 points, matching teammate Shelton Henderson. - Just before the foul, Miami's Malik Reneau had tied the game at 83-83 with a layup with only seven seconds left on the clock. - The game was a tight contest throughout, featuring 14 ties and 12 lead changes. - Despite the loss, Miami had a strong offensive showing, shooting 50% from three-point range (9 for 18) and 94.1% from the free-throw line (16 for 17).
