The Hurricanes dominated the Lions, 94-61, in the preseason game.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami men’s basketball team defeated the Saint Leo Lions, 94-61, Wednesday night at the Watsco Center in the Hurricanes’ first and only exhibition contest of the season.
Five Hurricanes reached double-figures in the game, paced by graduate student Nijel Pack, who poured in 18 points on 8-of-17 shooting.
As a team, Miami dished 20 assists and outrebounded the Lions, 43-28. Senior Brandon Johnson led the Hurricanes on the boards with 12 total rebounds.
Nine different Hurricanes tallied a basket in the first half, with a trio of players – sophomore Paul Djobet (11), Pack (11) and freshman Jalil Bethea (10) – scoring in double-figures through the first 20 minutes of action. As a team, Miami shot 51.4 percent from the field in the first half to take a 54-24 lead into the halftime break.
Graduate student Lynn Kidd came alive in the second half, scoring 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting. The Hurricanes outscored the Lions, 40-37, in the final 20 minutes of play to seal the 94-61 victory.
Miami opens the 2024-25 season on Mon., Nov. 4 against Fairleigh Dickinson. Tipoff in the Watsco Center is set for 7 p.m. and the game will air on ACC Network Extra.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season are on sale now and available to purchase at MiamiHurricanes.com/tickets.
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