Miami Basketball Looks to Extend Win Streak to Nine Against Georgia Tech: Live Updates

Second Half:

4:03 - The Hurricanes have been in cruise control all game, but right now that is starting to kill them. The lack of urgency is starting to kill them as the Yellow Jackets are cutting into the lead slowly. Miami 77, Georgia Tech 72.

11:50 The Hurricanes come out of the second half with new energy and are taking full advantage of the gifts that are being given to them from Georgia Tech. The Hurricanes are cruising to a victory. Miami 62, Georgia Tech 49

First Half:

3:33 - The Hurricanes are starting to figure out their offense and spread it out. When Shelton Henderson is knocking down threes, this team can fly. Right now, they are focusing on making more threes and pushing the pace. Miami 40, Georgia Tech 28

7:24: The Hurricanes' offense has started to slow down, but the Canes' defense is starting to make more mistakes. Georgia Tech is slowly cutting this lead back to single digits. Miami 26, Georgia Tech, 17

11:47 - Media Timeout: The Hurricanes still have a bit of a sloppy side to them; they are ironing out. However, defensively they are putting on a clinic. Nearly 10 minutes in, and the Yellow Jackets only have 4 points. Miami 17, Georgia Tech 4

17:31: Quick 9-0 for Miami to start this game. They are flying up and down the court and quickly playing their brand of basketball. Miami 9, Georgia Tech 0

Donaldson points the game with a soft midrange and the Hurricanes also get a three from Malik Reneau. The canes have also started to see the watsco center filling up.

The Miami Hurricanes are riding a high after another gritty conference play win, this time on the road against Wake Forest. Not only have they been playing at an elite level, but they still have room to grow.

Now the Hurricanes will return home, where they hold a ten-game home winning streak, looking to extend their win streak to nine against the dangerous Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Miami Hurricanes Player to Watch: Ernest Udeh Jr.

When he is not in foul trouble, Edeh is a masterful rebounder who keeps the Hurricanes in the game at anytime. It also helps when he comes around as a lob threat and a free-throw shooter, at least given his last game, going 4-4. He is starting to get closer to a double-double guy that head coach Jai Lucas envisioned, but he has also become a vocal leader for the team.

Georgia Tech Player to Watch: Kowacie Reeves Jr.

The Yellow Jacket's leading scorer is having a good year, averaging 15.7 points a game and shooting 44 percent from the field. The 6'7 forward has been the most consistent player on a struggling team. However, he is always good for an explosive game, which the Canes should be worried about.

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Who: Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Tech

When: Saturday Jan. 9, Noon ET

Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Fla.

TV: ESPN 2

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM