Senior trio helps Miami snap 7-game slide with 94-75 victory over Presbyterian
A.J. Staton-Mccray gets up for the rejection
A.J. Staton-Mccray gets up for the rejection
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- — Matt Cleveland had a career-high 24 points, Brandon Johnson scored 22, and Lynn Kidd totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds as the trio of seniors helped Miami snap a seven-game losing streak with a 94-75 victory over Presbyterian on Sunday.
Cleveland buried 9 of 12 shots from the floor with two 3-pointers and 4 of 5 free throws for the Hurricanes (4-7), who improved to 4-3 at home. Johnson made 9 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers. Kidd made 8 of 9 shots and added six assists on the way to his third double-double of the season.
Jalen Blackmon came off the bench to score nine, sinking three of Miami's seven 3-pointers.
Kory Mincy had 14 points to lead the Blue Hose (6-6), who fell to 1-6 on the road. Kobe Stewart, Carl Parrish and Kaleb Scott all scored 13. Reserve Jaylen Peterson pitched in with 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
Kidd had 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting and nine rebounds by halftime, and Johnson missed one shot and scored 13 to guide the Hurricanes to a 49-33 advantage. Kidd grabbed an offensive rebound and fed Johnson for a 3-pointer, giving Miami a 12-10 lead with 13:43 remaining. The Hurricanes never trailed again.
Cleveland scored in the paint to push Miami's lead above 20 at 58-37 with 17 minutes remaining. Kidd's layup off a turnover gave the Hurricanes their largest lead at 87-62 with 5:19 to go.
Miami will host Mount St. Mary's on Saturday. Presbyterian will host Virginia-Lynchburg on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Henderson
- Jemel Spearman
- Anthony Eades
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 4-1 | - | 13-6 |
| High Point | 4-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| Longwood | 3-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Radford | 3-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Winthrop | 3-3 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-3 | 1.5 | 8-11 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-3 | 2 | 6-14 |
| Presbyterian | 1-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-4 | 3 | 5-15 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 8-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Clemson | 7-1 | 1 | 15-4 |
| Louisville | 7-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Wake Forest | 6-1 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| SMU | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| North Carolina | 5-2 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Florida State | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Stanford | 4-3 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-4 | 4.5 | 12-6 |
| Syracuse | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 3-4 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
| California | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| NC State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Notre Dame | 2-5 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Boston College | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
| Virginia | 1-6 | 6.5 | 8-10 |
| Miami | 0-7 | 7.5 | 4-14 |
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