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Live Game Thread: Miami Basketball Vs. FIU

BenjaminRivals

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Hurricanes will attempt to get to 3-0 as they host crosstown foe FIU.

Tip is at 7:00 PM Eastern Monday night.

Updates and analysis here.
 
Somewhat of a slow start for Miami. Miami just has premier athletes in comparison to FIU. Miami is able to turn turnovers and long rebounds into easy buckets because of its team speed.

All of Miami's 7 points have been via the fast break.

Miami leads 7-4
 
Miami up 24-11. Matthew Cleveland took advantage of a mismatch of a smaller player and hit a jumper to push his total to 8 points.

Poplar also with 8 tied for team lead.
 
Miami leading 34-20. FIU shooting 23 percent from the field while Miami is up at 57 percent. Canes still dominating on the fast break 12-2.

Miami a little sloppy with the basketball losing the turnover battle 7-4.
Canes dominating on the glass 17-8.
 
A couple threes go in for FIU. Panthers taking advantage of the zone. Score 38-34 late first half.
 
Miami is officially on upset alert. Miami hasn't scored in the second half yet.

Miami trails 48-41
 
Seems like it's only a matter of time until Miami takes over. Miami shooting 54 percent from the field compared to 42 for FIU
 
Omier starting to lead the charge here. He's got four points and had a nice assist to Joseph for a three.

Canes now up by 8 with 5:40 left
 
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