Miami never trailed and took the lead for good at 4-2. A 10-0 Miami Hurricanes run stretched the lead to 24-10 and never lead by less than 10 the rest of the way. Stephen F. Austin was missing four players who were out with injuries.
The difference in taking a 53-32 lead at halftime was Miami’s ability to take care of the ball. The Hurricanes did not commit any turnovers in the opening 20 minutes and scored 18 points off nineLumberjack turnovers.
Senior Ebuka Izundu had an incredible night. He set career highs with 22 points and 17 rebounds.