Miami defeats FIU 98-81
Miami Dominates FIU in 98-81 Thriller
The Miami Hurricanes (HOME) proved too much for the Florida International University Panthers (AWAY) as they cruised to an 17-point victory, 98-81, at the sold-out Watsco Center on Wednesday night.
Miami's balanced attack was led by Shelton Henderson, who scored 30 points on an impressive 83.3% shooting performance from the field. Henderson also chipped in with 8 rebounds and 0 assists, as he outdueled FIU's Corey Stephenson in the scoring department.
The Hurricanes' dominant effort was fueled by their strong rebounding and defensive play. Miami outrebounded the Panthers 22-19, while limiting FIU to just 38% shooting from the field. The Hurricanes also held a significant advantage in fast break points, outscoring the Panthers 16-12.
Shelton Henderson's impressive performance was a key factor in Miami's victory. He shot 83.3% from the field and scored 30 points, leading the Hurricanes to a convincing win.
The game got off to a slow start, with both teams trading baskets early on. However, as the first half wore on, Miami began to pull ahead, taking a 43-38 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Miami continued to build on its lead, outscoring FIU by 17 points in the final 20 minutes of play. The Hurricanes' balanced attack and strong rebounding were too much for the Panthers to overcome, as they cruised to a comfortable victory.
The win marks a significant statement from the Hurricanes, who have now demonstrated their ability to compete with top-tier programs. With this victory, Miami has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the college basketball world.
For FIU, the loss serves as a reminder that they still have work to do if they hope to compete with the best of the conference. Despite a valiant effort from Corey Stephenson, who scored 23 points, the Panthers were unable to overcome Miami's strong team play.
Overall, the game was a dominating performance by the Hurricanes, and it will be interesting to see how FIU responds to this loss in their next outing.