After unveiling the first Elite Eight banner in program history pregame, the Miami men’s basketball team got its regular season going with a 67-54 win over Lafayette on Monday night at the Watsco Center.
Though Miami came away with a victory, it was not easy. The ‘Canes shot the ball poorly as a team, allowing Lafayette to stay close for the majority of the game. The Leopards even led at halftime, 30-28.
Miami shot 36% from the field on 21-of-58 attempts. The ‘Canes consistently had good looks, but the shots did not fall. Fortunately, Lafayette was not much better, making 37% of its shots.