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Live Game Thread: Miami Basketball Vs. Georgia Tech

Miami trails 14-11

Georgia Tech on a 9-0 run. Miami, zero points in the last 3:30.

Georgia Tech shooting better from the field early - 56% to 36%.
 
The Yellow Jackets lead the Hurricanes 21-18. Both teams shooting great from three (Miami - 4-9, Georgia Tech - 6-13)
 
Georgia Tech maintains a three-point lead over Miami, 30-27

Matthew Cleveland and Kyshawn George lead the Canes with six points apiece.
 
Miami up 42-39 after a 6-0 run.

Kyshawn George is having a solid game and leads the Hurricanes with 11 points on 4-6 shooting (3-5 from three). Also has five assists.
 
Georgia Tech coming out with more energy in this second half, 9-0 run for the Yellow Jackets puts Tech up 54-49.

Miami being out-hustled.
 
Poplar scores the first points of the second half for Miami on a drive to the basket with 16:41 left in the game.
 
Miami trails Georgia Tech 58-54.

The Yellow Jackets are beating the Hurricanes down the floor a few times in this half. Both teams tied at 9 in fast break points. Tech winning the paint point battle 20-14. Miami being out-rebounded 23-18 but winning the assist battle 17-13.
 
Jackets leading Canes 64-56.

Wooga Poplar had to be helped off the court. Grabbed his ankle after a fall.

Omier needs to get going for Miami to have a chance here. He has 7 points and 2 rebounds.
 
Ga Tech up 68-56 with 9:59 left.

Starters Cleveland and Joseph are a combined 6-21 from the field.
 
Jackets leading Canes 64-56.

Wooga Poplar had to be helped off the court. Grabbed his ankle after a fall.

Omier needs to get going for Miami to have a chance here. He has 7 points and 2 rebounds.
Poplar, back in the game, hits a three from deep and adds another bucket on the next possesion.
 
A three by Joseph pulls Miami within 8 points with 5:23 to go. Canes can't get stops on a consistent basis; it has to happen if Canes wants to come back.

Joseph (11), along with Poplar (14), and George (16), are the three Canes in double-digit scoring.
 
Miami trails Georgia Tech 76-73, 2:11 left.

Miami on a 10-0 run in last 4:08.

Press now starting to force turnovers for Miami.
 
Kyshawn George gets a steal but Watson loses the ball in transition. A foul sends Tech to the line. Two free throws made.
 
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