For the first 15 minutes of the game, Miami looked every bit as elite as the Duke team they played against.
But turnovers, missed shots and poor defense ultimately led to the 95-62 loss Saturday night at the Watsco Center.
“Their defensive pressure on us not only forced turnovers, but their live ball turnovers that led to 23 points off turnovers. That’s a killer,” head coach Jim Larrañaga said after the game. “They are so quick to the offensive boards. They just beat us to the basketball.”