North Carolina Tops Miami In Their First Matchup Of The Season In Coral Gables Florida

North Carolina topped Miami in their first matchup of the season on the hardwood in Coral Gables Florida by a score of 67-65 on Tuesday night!

Why?

Because Leaky Black scored sixteen points and Andrew Platek gave North Carolina the win by hitting a jumper with three seconds to go in regulation!

While Miami lost the first matchup of the season in Coral Gables Florida!

Why?

Miami was shorthanded!

How shorthanded?

They were playing without all four of their returning starters because of injury! “according to an article by Alex Schwartz on miamihurricanes.com

However, Miami still managed to turn in a staunch defensive performance, but it was not enough. Freshman guard Earl Timberlake paced Miami in scoring for the first time, recording 12 points to go along with five rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks. “according to an article by Alex Schwartz on miamihurricanes.com

North Carolina is scheduled to host Miami for the rematch in Chapel Hill North Carolina on February 8, 2021 but for now North Carolina is going to prepare for their next opponent as they are supposed to host Clemson on Saturday in Chapel Hill for the first matchup between the two Atlantic Coast Conference opponents this season!