University of Miami's basketball team faces a setback as Wooga Poplar is in an ankle boot ahead of their game against No. 3 North Carolina. However, Poplar is listed as probable, while Kyshawn George is questionable due to ankle issues. The game sees a turnaround as Miami, initially trailing, takes a one-point lead in the first half but eventually falls behind, shooting poorly in the second half. UNC leads 60-50 with 12:30 left in the game. The Hurricanes are struggling, shooting 27 percent in the second half and 1 of 9 from three-point range.
Wooga Poplar knocks down a three, and the crowd gets loud, trying to get UM back in the game. They trail by six.
Hurricanes shot 48 percent in the first half and 4 for. 9from three (all Nijel Pack). They are shooting 27 percent in the second half and they are 1 of 9 from three.
Game is starting to slip away from the Hurricanes. UNC leads 60-50 with 12:30 left, and UM is getting colder.
UNC 60, Miami 50; 12:30 left. So far, the second-half answer the Tar Heels needed to provide here.
UNC on a 10-2 run here, in part fueled by a technical on Miami's Norchad Omier. Hurricanes had led 44-40. Now UNC in front 50-44. Feels like a pivotal couple minutes, potentially. Overheard along press row: "These refs suck." (Was not talking to myself)
Miami 34, UNC 33; 3:29 1H. Hurricanes have stormed back here. If you're wondering how, this stat may be useful: UNC is has missed six of its past seven shots from the field. Miami, meanwhile, has made six of its past eight. Crowd is into it for the first time.
Hurricanes trailed 15-4 early but lead 34-33 with 3:29 left in the first half.
Miami was down 12 at home to North Carolina but just took a one-point lead with 3:29 left in the first half.
Hurricanes trail 29-22 with Norchad Omier set to take an and-1 foul shot. 6:51 left in the first half. Omier has 8, Pack has 10.
Nijel Pack is 4 for 5 so far. Rest of the Hurricanes are 3 for 12 from the field.
Hurricanes down 12-4 early and are 2 for 8 shooting. Jim Larrañaga mentioned how important it was for Clemson to get ahead against UNC early. Miami not doing that today.
Two unforced turnovers for the Frogs in the early minutes of the second half. They trail 33-22.
Updates from UM practice: Wooga Poplar (ankle) probable. Kyshawn George (ankle) questionable. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes https://t.co/4Rh24oVyBU
UM Basketball 🏀 News: Just confirmed that Wooga Poplar is in an ankle boot on the eve of Canes’ big home game vs No. 3 North Carolina. More details to come this afternoon. @HeraldSports @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes