Progrums

Underrated Hurricanes Fly Into Virginia’s Den

The Miami Hurricanes, boasting a 21-5 overall mark and third place in the ACC, travel to Charlottesville to take on No. 14 Virginia. A win would be Miami’s second over a top-25 opponent this season, marking seven victories in eight games and a five-game streak. Malik Reneau, the team’s 20-point scorer, missed time in their last outing due to a mysterious “migraine,” but is expected back to battle Virginia’s powerful frontcourt. On the Cavs’ side, freshman Thijs De Ridder has quietly led Virginia at 22 points per game, using his physical prowess to dominate inside. The contest tips off Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from John Paul Jones Arena.

Finally, something to break up your endless doom-scroll on social media! Tune in to watch tropical storm storms collide with Virginia’s meticulously coiffed athletes, all under the watchful gaze of ESPN2’s most enthusiastic sighers. Cheer on Reneau—who may have a headache, or might just be hungover from their last top-25 tantrum—then marvel at De Ridder, whose freshman magic trick is making ACC defenses disappear. It’s the sporting equivalent of two polite dogs sniffing each other’s cheeks, except with more sweat, shrieks, and solemn nods from commentators solemnly declaring, “It’s a battle of wills!”