The University of Miami's basketball team emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 72-68 on Saturday at the Watsco Center. The Hurricanes played without guard Matt Cleveland, who is out with a hip injury but expected to return 'in the near future'. Key performances from Norchad Omier and Kyshawn George helped Miami survive a late comeback effort by Pitt. Nijel Pack led the early scoring with seven of Miami's first 12 points, totaling 12 points by halftime. The game was broadcast on The CW Network.
“This is a learning experience, for sure. We know if we fight, we have a chance to win any game.” Pitt's comeback effort fell just short this afternoon against Miami. My story from Coral Gables: https://t.co/RpPKqLPLT6
UM survives Pitt comeback, wins 72-68 with big plays by Norchad Omier, Kyshawn George https://t.co/mD9Fs6LSdl
UM survives Pitt comeback, wins 72-68 with big plays by Norchad Omier, Kyshawn George. Game recap, post-game interviews, great photo gallery by @aldiazphoto Check it out here: https://t.co/g3npNHRhok @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops @MiamiHurricanes #GoCanes #PressBoxU
UM survives Pitt comeback, wins 72-68 with big plays by Norchad Omier, Kyshawn George https://t.co/rQdDI2SYJn
Halftime: UM leads Pitt 40-29. Pack 12. Omier 10 pts, 6 reb. Poplar 8. Joseph 5 asst. @HeraldSports @MiamiHerald @CanesHoops #GoCanes #ACC #Pitt
Nijel Pack is looking like a problem for Pitt early on. He has seven of Miami's first 12 points. Panthers trail 12-5 three minutes in.
INJURY UPDATE: Matt Cleveland out for UM vs Pitt today with hip injury, per team official. He is expected to return “in the near future.” @HeraldSports @MiamiHerald @CanesHoops #GoCanes #Pitt #H2P #PressBoxU
Game Day! 🏀 UM vs Pitt 📍 Watsco Center ⏰ 2:15 pm 📺 The CW Network Game preview 👇 @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes #H2P #Pitt #ACC #PressBoxU https://t.co/3uARpeG9L1
UM faces dangerous Pitt team on Saturday and might be without guard Matt Cleveland. Game preview here. https://t.co/6kMiLPwYdZ @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops @Pitt_MBB #GoCanes #Pitt #ACC #H2P