Miami (FL) Hurricanes Dominate at Watsco Center Against Fordham Rams
In a commanding display of basketball, the Miami (FL) Hurricanes outplayed the Fordham Rams with a decisive 78-39 victory. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Rams fall to 0-1. The Hurricanes' offensive efficiency was on full display as they doubled their opponent's score.
The Watsco Center in Coral Gables witnessed a dominant performance by the Miami (FL) Hurricanes as they took control from the start against the Fordham Rams. The Hurricanes set an aggressive pace early on, ending the first quarter with a substantial lead thanks to their 23 points compared to just eight by the Rams. This momentum continued into the second quarter where they added another 21 points to their tally, while once again holding Fordham to eight.
The second half saw no respite for the visiting team as Miami (FL) maintained their intensity. With 16 and 18 points in third and fourth quarters respectively, they showcased consistent scoring across all quarters. Defensively, Miami (FL) was just as formidable; they amassed four blocks and an impressive total of eighteen steals throughout the game.
Offensively, every statistic favored Miami (FL). They shot an outstanding fifty-five percent from field goal range and forty-six percent from beyond three-point line compared to twenty-eight percent field goals and twenty-one percent three-point shooting by Fordham. Inside play was also dominated by Miami (FL), who scored thirty-four points in paint versus twenty-two by Fordham.
Rebounding was another area where Miami (FL) excelled with thirty-nine total rebounds; this included nine offensive boards contributing to eleven second chance points. Their defensive prowess limited Fordham's opportunities for rebounds which totaled thirty-two.
Assists were plentiful for Miami (FL), who recorded nineteen assists demonstrating effective ball movement against only six from Fordham. This teamwork extended into turnovers where despite having twenty-five turnovers themselves, they capitalized on those made by their opponents scoring thirty points off turnovers while limiting Fordham to nine.
As fans look ahead, anticipation builds for when Miami (FL) Hurricanes host Southern University Jaguars at Watsco Center on November 17th at 5 PM local time in Coral Gables. While broadcast networks have yet to announce coverage details for this matchup, fans can expect announcements closer to game day ensuring that no one misses out on what promises to be another exciting game of basketball featuring their beloved team.