The Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team is finally elite.
Miami pulled away from Iowa State for a 70-56 triumph in the second Midwest Region semifinal, earning the school’s first-ever trip to the Elite Eight. Kameron McGusty exploded for 27 points, Jordan Miller and Sam Waardenburg added 16 and 13 respectively. McGusty shot often and made plenty, shooting 56% from the field and 4 of 7 from long range.
Sam Waardenburg was absolutely fantastic tonight. The senior forward also went 56% from the field and 3-7 from long range, but it was his play at the top of the key passing the ball and on the defensive end that really helped spark a strong second half.