Miami Basketball Gives Drake Its First ACC Win In Seven Years
Miami basketball’s struggles continued on Saturday as they fell to Drake 75-63 in Coral Gables. The Bulldogs, who entered the game with a 4-6 record, snapped a seven-year losing streak against ACC opponents. It was also Drake’s first win over a Power Five conference team since 2019.
A Tale of Two Halves
The Hurricanes came out firing in the first half, shooting 50% from the field and taking a 39-28 lead into the break. However, the second half was a different story. Miami went cold from the field, shooting just 25% in the final 20 minutes. Meanwhile, Drake caught fire, shooting 57.1% from the field in the second half.
The Bulldogs were led by Roman Penn, who finished with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Tucker DeVries added 19 points and 6 assists, while Darnell Brodie scored 13 points. Miami was led by Isaiah Wong, who finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jordan Miller added 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Norchad Omier scored 11 points.
Miami’s Struggles Continue
The loss to Drake was Miami’s fourth in a row and dropped their record to 5-5 on the season. The Hurricanes have now lost five of their last six games, including a 20-point loss to Florida in their ACC opener.
Miami’s struggles can be attributed to a number of factors. The Hurricanes have been plagued by injuries, with four players missing the Drake game. They have also struggled to shoot the ball consistently, shooting just 42.6% from the field this season. Miami has not made a three-pointer in the first half of its last three games.
Drake’s Resurgence
While Miami has struggled, Drake has been on the rise. The Bulldogs have won four of their last five games, including a win over then-No. 23 Iowa State.
Drake is led by a talented group of young players, including Penn, DeVries, and Brodie. The Bulldogs are also well-coached by Darian DeVries, who is in his fifth season at the helm.
What’s Next?
Miami will look to get back on track when they host Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday night. Drake will return home to host Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday night.
Conclusion
Miami basketball’s struggles continued on Saturday as they fell to Drake 75-63. The Bulldogs snapped a seven-year losing streak against ACC opponents and earned their first win over a Power Five conference team since 2019. Miami, meanwhile, dropped to 5-5 on the season and has now lost five of its last six games.
The Hurricanes have a lot of work to do if they want to turn their season around. They need to get healthy, start shooting the ball better, and play with more consistency. If they can do those things, they have the potential to be a good team. However, if they continue to play the way they have been, they could be in for a long season.
Sources
