Add Another Blowout Victory For The Miami Hurricane Men's Basketball Team
The Miami Hurricane men's basketball team looks unstoppable and they are having fun while dominating on both sides of the ball as they put up another offensive clinic against the Coppin State Eagles 93-63.
The Hurricanes had six players in double figures led by Matthew Cleveland who returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the last two games of the season. He finished the game with an effective 15 points shooting 6-10 from the field and finishing 3-4 from beyond the arch.
Brandon Johnson finished the game with 14 points and has now surpassed the 1000-point mark for his career.
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Nijel Pack had a quiet day in terms of putting the ball in the hoop but he was efficient in passing the ball around finishing with nine assists.
The rest of the team competed at a high level and now they will have a step up in competition when they travel to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Thursday for more basketball action.
FINAL: Miami 93, Coppin State 63
Second Half
The freshman are out and about and playing like kids. They are having fun and that's the best way to describe another dominate performance from this team. Miami 84, Coppin State 58
The game is will in hand and with the Brandon Johnson hits a three to get to the 1000 point career mark. He has worked long and hard for this and will be a milestone he will never forget. Miami 70 Coppin State 44
The Hurricanes are having fun and have a comfortable lead but the Hurricane's are loosing the battle of the half (20-19). They are playing like a team that is comforbtable with a lead but still has a great chance to loose the one that they have. This is still a game becuase it is basketball. Miami 62, Coppin State 39
The Hurricanes are still soaring to start the second half. The Eagles however are starting to score themselves. The Canes are still in control but they are still being playing sound basketball. Miami 51, Coppin State 28
HALFTIME: Miami 43, Coppin State 19
First Half
Nijel Pack and Jalen Blackmon behind the arch are a special duo. They are starting to find their way in this game and putting up three-pointers and easy cuts are starting to open up for the Canes. Miami 43, Coppin State 14.
The Hurricanes are on a run. Their defensive intensity has increased more and more as the season has progressed. The Hurricanes have so much depth that anyone on the floor can score for them. Cleveland (10) and Staton-McCray (8) lead the team in scoring and are doing it effortlessly. Miami 32, Coppin State 14
Jalil Bethea might be the funniest player on the team for the Hurricanes. The nonchalant style of play that Miami quarterback Cam Ward has is within him. Chucking shoots and being cool calm and collected. The Hurricanes are in full control halfway through the half. Miami 22, Coppin State 10
The Hurricanes are dominating on both sides of the ball. Matthew Cleveland has been a great addition to the starting lineup as he gets back into rotation. Miami 19, Coppin State 8
PREGAME
The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team has scored over 200 points in the first two contests of the season. It looks to continue its offensive dominance as competition begins to ramp up. They will take on the Coppin State Eagles in their final home game in this short stent before heading to Drake to take on the Bulldogs.
The Hurricanes have been an offense-by-committee group, with multiple players hitting double figures. They are also trying to figure out if they want to be an inside/under-the-basket team or move to a modern 3-point style of basketball.
Nijel Pack continues to play like a first-team All-ACC guard with contributions from key role players like Lynn Kidd, Jalen Blackmon, and freshmen Jalil Bethea and Divine Ugochukwu.
Last game the Canes' took the most three-pointers of the season and easily scored seven in the half matching the team's total from the first game. The third time's the charm could be the game where they put everything together against the Eagles.
HOW TO WATCH:
Miami (2-0) vs. Coppin State (0-3) 2 p.m. ET | Sunday, Nov. 17 | Watsco Center
Streaming: ACC Extra/ESPN+
Home Radio: UM Sports Network – 560 WQAM, Audacy App
