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Hurricanes to face rival Gators in season opener on November 2

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Hurricanes to face rival Gators in season opener on November 2

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The Hurricanes will start the 2026-27 men’s basketball season against the Gators on November 2 as part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic. The game will take place at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Both teams had strong previous seasons, with Florida winning the 2025 national title and Miami returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2023. The match is highly anticipated, highlighting the rivalry significance across the state.

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•Miami and Florida meet in season opener on November 2.
•Game will be held at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
•Florida is coming off a national title win in 2025.
•Miami reached the NCAA Tournament in the 2025-26 season.
•Both teams return key players from last season.

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The Hurricanes will face off with a rival to start the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Miami will face Florida in the season opener on Nov. 2 as part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic. The game will be played at Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) in Tampa. “Miami and Florida is a matchup that means a lot to people across the state,” UM coach Jai Lucas said in a press release. ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:31 PM
Hurricanes will open basketball season against rival Gators
The Hurricanes will face off with a rival to start the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Miami will face Florida in the season opener on Nov. 2 as part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic. The game will be played at Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) in Tampa. “Miami and Florida is a matchup that means a lot to people across the state,” UM coach Jai Lucas said in a press release. ...

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