Gameday: Miami vs. FGCU - Nov. 22

Gameday: Miami vs. FGCU - Nov. 22

Nov. 21, 2011

 

 
Miami vs. Florida Gulf Coast University
     Nov. 22, 2011 |  Gametracker stats 

Miami 3-0 (0-0)
    Roster | Coaches | Schedule | Results | Stats
    Game Notes  | Record Book | Interactive Guide
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FGCU 2-2 (0-0)
    Roster | Coaches | Schedule & Results | Stats
    Media Guide | Game Notes
    Twitter FGCUEagles
    Facebook: FGCUAthletics

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Game Notes – Miami vs. FGCU Get Acrobat Reader

The Game
Miami (3-0) faces the second of a pair of in-state opponents when the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles (2-2) come to Coral Gables on Nov. 22 for a 7 p.m. matchup at the BankUnited Center. The Hurricanes defeated the University of North Florida on Nov. 19.

The Series
Miami leads the all-time series with FGCU 2-0, last defeating the Eagles 87-75 on Nov. 27, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Fla. The Canes’ other victory was on Nov. 25, 2009, a 77-58 win, in Coral Gables.

The Broadcasts
Catch the game on Fox Sports Florida with Mike Hogewood and Dan Bonner making the call. TV affiliates include FOX Sports Carolinas, FOX Sports South, FOX Sports Florida, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, New England Sports Network, FOX Sports Tennessee, FOX Sports Arizona, FS Prime Ticket and ESPN3. Also watch on ESPN Full Court.
The game will also be carried live by WQAM Radio with Joe Zagacki (play-by-play) and Josh Darrow (analyst), Miami’s student radio, 90.5 WVUM and Sirius 136.

The Coach
Miami: Head coach Jim Larranaga is in his 28th season as a head coach and first at Miami. He has posted a 473-344 overall record and holds a 446-308 record in D-I games. Coach L was also the head coach of D-II American International for two years.

The Weather
Projected temperatures on game day: Miami – 79/70 | Ft. Myers – 85/64