Miami Hosts North Alabama After Evbagharu’s 27-Point Game

No. 17 Miami (2-1) will host North Alabama (2-1) at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on November 13. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Eastern, with the game set to air on the ACC Network. The programs have never met.

The Lions come to Miami after Michael Evbagharu scored 27 points in a game against Oklahoma. Miami is coming off an 89-51 win over North Florida, in which the Hurricanes had 63 rebounds and made five three-pointers.

Miami coach Jai Lucas has pointed to a tighter rotation and better spacing as areas the team needs to address. Sophomore guard Acaden Lewis had two points against North Florida, but Lucas praised his playmaking and decision-making, including his ability to move the ball quickly and set up teammates.

Miami finished last season 26-9, including a 15-3 home record, and averaged 81.5 points per game. North Alabama went 9-21 overall and 4-12 on the road, averaging 69.4 points while shooting 43.6% from the field and 30.5% from three-point range.