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Men's Basketball Sets Time for First Exhibition Game
Oct. 20, 2008
CORAL GABLES, Fla. ā The University of Miami menās basketball team will take on Florida Memorial in its first exhibition game of the 2008-09 season on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the BankUnited Center.
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The 5:30 p.m. start time allows Hurricane fans to catch the telecast of the Miami at Virginia football game that will be broadcast by Raycom at noon.
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The game versus Florida Memorial will be the first of two exhibition contests hosted by Miami.Ā The Hurricanes will also host a basketball doubleheader at the BankUnited Center on Nov. 8, with the women facing Barry in exhibition action at 3 p.m., followed by the men versus Barry at 5:30 p.m.
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Fifth-year head coach Frank Haith and his veteran basketball squad looks to build on the success from their 2007-08 season in which the Hurricanes finished 23-11 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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The Hurricanes open the regular season at home versus Florida Southern on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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For ticket information, please contact the Hurricane Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-CANES or visit us online at hurricanesports.com.