Daytona Beach, Fla. - The Wildcats return from their opening two-game road trip to take on Coastal Georgia in their first game at Moore Gymnasium. The contest will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed live on CatEye Network.



Tuesday, November 11
Opponent: Coastal Georgia
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
Location: Daytona Beach, FL | Moore Gymnasium
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1st Half
Miami got off to a strong start against the Wildcats, beginning the game on a 7-0 run. The Wildcats missed their first four shot attempts, but would quickly bounce back, going on an 8-2 run to make it a one-point game.

Following the first media timeout, the Hurricanes maintained a slight lead but couldn't gain much separation. A three-pointer by Jakobi Heady with 14:00 left once again cut Miami's lead to just one. The Hurricanes would then begin to take control of the game with a strong offensive output, outscoring the Wildcats 34-16 the rest of the way and finishing with a 50 point half.

Overall, Miami shot 73.1% from the field and 50% from three. Miami had three players score in double-figures during the first half alone led by 17 from Tre Donaldson.

The Wildcats were paced by Jakobi Heady's 11 points, including three made three-pointers on four attempts. B-CU as a team shot just 27.3% in the half.

2nd Half
The Hurricanes continued to pull away in the second half, continuing to shoot well while not allowing B-CU's offense to find a rhythm.

A dunk by Ariel Bland at the 14:47 mark got the game back within 20 points at 65-45. From there though, Miami would increase their lead, continuing their elite offensive performance.

Three-point shooting was a big factor with Miami hitting five of their 11 attempts. Conversely, the Wildcats made just one three-pointer on 13 attempts



Coastal Georgia is an NAIA program that plays in the Sun Conference. They are 2-4 on the season. This is their first of three exhibition matchups against Division I opponents this season.

The Mariners are led in scoring by Derrick "Mannie" Harris. The senior guard averages 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. Harris is shooting 47.8% from the field, 39.3% from three, and 91.7% from the free-throw line.


This will be the first-ever meeting between Bethune-Cookman and Coastal Georgia.

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