Miami hadn’t beaten Duke in 45 years – and almost blew a 20-point lead down the stretch, before two Jack McClinton free throws put the Canes up by four before a meaningless three-pointer at the buzzer, earning a hard-fought 96-95 victory for The U.
Dwayne Collins scored a career high 26 points and Miami made six of eight free throws in the final 41 seconds to preserve the upset.
Much respect given to this Canes team regarding their tenacity down the stretch here. After a three-game losing streak that started the end of January (Wake Forest, Duke and Florida State) the then 15-7 Canes were faced with a handful of do or die, season changing games and have prevailed. Miami has since won back-to-back road games at Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech before upsetting Duke this evening.
Sitting at 18-7 and 5-6 in the ACC, Miami needs a few more wins for a shot at this year’s NCAA tourney. Miami gets Maryland on Saturday and then closes out the season at Clemson, Virginia, Boston College at at Florida State on March 8th, looking for revenge.
Could be an interesting few weeks for the Canes and this team finally has my attention. Hopefully they can make something happen. Kudos to Frank Haith and this ‘never say die’ bunch.
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Congrats to the bball boys. I don't keep up with UM basketball, but I'll always take a U win. Why does Duke have a football team again?
Nice to see the props for our hoops squad. What a pleasant surprise they have been this season.
Just got back from the cleaners, as I was pulling up, there was a big-azz Chevy 2500 in the lot. Beautiful ride with a GIANT “U” on the tailgate and a Canes plate. I went in and there was a large gentleman talking to the owner. I didn’t interrupt them, and when I was leaving with my hands full this dude held the door for me.
I asked him if that was his truck, and he said yes. As best I could, I put up the “U”, and said “THE “”U”” BABY!!!!!!”
Then we both said at the same time, “it’s ALL about the “U”.” He told me to watch out cause they would be back, keep an eye on them. I said that I would keep BOTH eyes on them, ain’t no other way.
I said, “if our boy Maarve plays like he should, everything would be just fine.”
He replied,,,”you mean MY boy,,,, that’s my son.”
It was Eugene Maarve.
I put my shirts down and shook his hand and he told me to stand back and watch, cause it was ON.
DAYUM I am ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!
Great game today and a good atmosphere. We own Maryland, now 6-1 since joining the league so no surprise. Our RPI # is very high so we have a good shot at the dance if we don't blow it.
Jon Scheyer killed us in that game and hopefully we won't let swingmen create mis matches for us down the stretch. Right now we're sitting pretty for the NCAAs.
This is the signature win needed to enter the dance. As long as this team continues to keep its focus the final stretch of games should be a smooth breeze. The win against the terps on Sat proves this is a mature team having not settled for the Duke win as its "championship game". These guys want more and in Mid March only heart will get you through the tournament. Way too early to talk cinderella, but there's something special brewing down in Coral Gables. Good Job Coach! I'm very glad to see we're flying under the radar, it will keep our guys hungrier for respect.
GO CANES!