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Another Questionable Loss for the Miami Hurricanes, This Time to Mount St. Mary's

The belief of the Hurricanes team has dropped to a new low as they struggle to win against the Mountaineers
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Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga reacts after a foul call in their game against the Boston College Eagles in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga reacts after a foul call in their game against the Boston College Eagles in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Miami Hurricanes (4-8, 0-1 ACC) continue to struggle in ways that are unexpected by a Jim Larranaga led team as they fall in overtime to Mount St. Mary's 78-74.

Miami Hurricanes Final Box Score
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Mount St. Mary's Final Box Score
Mount St. Mary's Final Box Score | Statbroadcast

The game started in favor of the Canes who had been flowing thanks to senior guard Matthew Cleveland and freshman guard Jalil Bethea. Each found their spot on the floor and controlled the offensive tempo for the Canes before that game plan was abandoned in the second half.

The Hurricanes led by 10 going into the half. That was followed by an inconsistent second half filled with turnovers, missed shots, and a lack of communication from top to bottom.

In the second half, the Hurricanes had six turnovers, shot 1-9 from three, and shot under 40 percent from the field. The Mountaineers on the other hand finished over 50 percent from the field and three-point range and matched with the turnovers.

There were plenty of opportunities in the closing stretches of the game. Senior guard Jalen Blackmon had a chance to score the go-ahead three a the end of regulation which led to overtime. He also had a decent game finishing with 16 but it also took 16 attempts to get there.

Consequently, Cleveland and Bethea were then iced out of the half and could not get it going in the extra period. Bethea had an opportunity to make himself a household name but missed the game-tying three with 13 seconds left in OT leading to another terrible loss for the Canes.

READ MORE FROM MIAMI HURRICANES ON SI:

Everything Jim Larranaga Said After Snapping Seven Game Losing Streak

Miami Snaps its Seven Game Skid in a Blowout Victory Against Presbyterian

Despite the Loss, Mami Freshman Jalil Bethea is Finding his Confidence

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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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