Final
Miami defeats North Carolina Central 83-53
Nov 14, 2009 - 11:20 PM CORAL GABLES, Fla.(AP) -- Adrian Thomas scored 16 points and Miami defeated North Carolina Central 83-53 in the Hurricanes' season opener Saturday.Thomas shot 6-for-9 from the field, including 4-for-7 from the 3-point line. Dwayne Collins finished with 12 points and six rebounds for Miami.
The Hurricanes pulled away with a 14-2 spurt in the final 4:42 of the first half. Julian Gamble scored six straight points during the run, including a fast-break dunk for Miami's first double-digit lead at 36-25 with 1:25 left in the half.
Gamble was Miami's third scorer in double figures with 10 points.
Vincent Davis led the Eagles with 16 points. North Carolina Central (0-2) lost its season opener 89-42 at defending NCAA champion North Carolina on Wednesday.
- NCAA BB
NC CENTRAL 53
MIAMI FL 83 FINAL
Nov 14 6:02 PM - NCAA BB
NC CENTRAL 25
MIAMI FL 39 HALFTIME
Nov 14 4:54 PM
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