CORAL GABLES, Fla. — On paper, Saturday’s home game against St. Francis (Penn.) looked like an easy outing before the 25th-ranked Miami Hurricanes face No. 2 Virginia on Tuesday.
UM was 10-1 heading into the game and 7-0 at home. The Red Flash was 3-8, and coming off a blowout loss to Hawaii, but the visitors made the Canes work.
The score was tied 37-37 at halftime. The Hurricanes picked up their energy and defensive intensity, opened the second half with an 11-2 run and pulled away for the 91-76 win.