Miami opened up a 23-10 lead almost halfway through the first half and settled into halftime up 41-31. Columbia made a second half run, before the Hurricanes pulled away for the 11 point victory.
Ja’Quan Newton scored a career high 22 points, Davon Reed continued to be hot with 18 and Anthony Lawrence had 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals to push the Hurricanes to 10-2 heading into Saturday’s ACC opener against North Carolina State at the Watsco Center.
Newton was able to play well in spite of dealing with a hyperextended left knee the last two weeks.