Miami Hosts Stetson This Saturday
Dec. 14, 2006
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STETSON UNIVERSITY (3-6)
vs.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (6-4)
When: December 16, 2006 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Where: BankUnited Center (7,000) – Coral Gables, Fla.
TV: FSN Florida
Radio: WQAM (560 AM); WVUM (90.5 FM)
Websites: UM (www.hurricanesports.com); ST (www.gohatters.com)
Tickets: $15, $20, $25 – For tickets call (305) 284-CANE
Up Next: vs. Binghamton, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at BankUnited Center
THE MATCHUP:
The University of Miami (6-4) hosts intra-state rival Stetson University (3-6) in the 77th meeting between the two schools.
Stetson is looking to rebound after two straight losses including an 82-63 home loss to Florida State on December 5. The Hatters’ three wins this season came against North Carolina A&T (72-69), Palm Beach Atlantic (80-63) and Kennesaw State (61-56).
Stetson, which has just one senior on its roster, has been led this season by sophomore forward Garfield Blair who is averaging team highs in scoring (13.9 ppg) and rebounding (6.1 rpg). Sophomore guard Kris Thomas is only other Hatter averaging in double-figures this season at 11.8 points per game.
Miami enters the game looking to get back-on-track after a 70-52 home loss to Mississippi State on Monday. The loss was the first at home for the Hurricanes this season.
Miami has been led by sophomore guard Jack McClinton who has scored 20-or-more points in seven games this season and leads the ACC in scoring (20.5 ppg), three-point field goal percentage (.540) and three-point field goals per game (3.40).
McClinton’s roommate, Brian Asbury has stepped up his game this season and ranks second on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg). Asbury and McClinton are the lone UM palyers averaging in double-figures.
With senior center Anthony King out until January with a sprained wrist, Asbury is the leading rebounder on the squad (6.1 rpg) and is tied for the team lead in steals (1.2 spg).
Making their first starts of the season will be freshman forward Dwayne Collins and sophomore guard Denis Clemente.
Collins was one of the Hurricanes’ bright spots in the Mississippi State game recording 14 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Clemente, who started 13 games last season, is averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, and has a 1.94 assist-to-turnover ratio.
MIAMI 65, STETSON 56
December 27, 2005
BankUnited Center, Coral Gables, Fla.
Guillermo Diaz scored a game-high 18 points and Robert Hite added 17 to lead the University of Miami to a 65-56 win over Stetson University at the BankUnited Center.
The Hatters led 34-33 on Anthony Register’s layup with 13:55 remaining, before the Hurricanes went on a 9-1 run over the next three minutes. Diaz’s three-pointer capped run, and Miami maintained the lead the rest of the way.
Anthony King posted his team leading fourth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Hurricanes. Register had 13 points for Stetson. E.J. Gordon and Chief Kickingstallionsims each added 11 for the Hatters.
Miami outrebounded the Hatters, 37-27, which included 14 offensive rebounds. Miami scored 17 points off second chance opportunities compared to eight for Stetson.
THE SERIES:
Miami’s game versus Stetson will mark 77th meeting between the two schools with the Hurricanes holding a 43-33 series advantage. Miami and Stetson will be meeting for the fourth consecutive season at the BankUnited Center. Last season the Hurricanes won their third straight game against the Hatters, 65-56. Prior to 2003, Miami and Stetson had not met since the 1971 season.
HATTERS AND HURRICANES MEET AGAIN:
Miami has faced the Hatters 76 times, more than any other opponent, in a series that dates back to 1928.
TV/RADIO:
The Miami-Stetson game will be televised live on FSN Florida. Frank Forte will handle the play-by-play with Bob Wenzel adding analysis.
The game can be heard on the Hurricane Radio Network, WQAM (560 AM). Joe Zagacki “The Voice of the Hurricanes” will call all the action with Josh Darrow adding analysis. Brian London will serve as studio host.
The game can also be heard on the University of Miami Student Radio Network, WVUM (90.5 FM).
ON THE COACHES:
Miami head coach Frank Haith is in his third season with the Hurricanes. His record career record is 40-33 (.548) including a 6-3 mark this season.
Stetson head coach Derek Waugh is in his seventh season as a collegiate head coach, all with the Hatters. His career record is 68-99 (.410).
HURRICANES VS FLORIDA SCHOOLS:
Miami is 305-147 (.675) against teams from the state of Florida. Miami has won 40 of its last 46 games against Florida schools dating back to the 1992-93 season. Miami is 10-2 against in-state opponents under head coach Frank Haith.
MIAMI vs. NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS:
Since UM began conference play in 1991-92, the Hurricanes have compiled an 115-56 (.673) record against non-conference opponents, including a 82-18 (.820) mark at home. The Hurricanes are 28-4 (.875) against non-conference opponents at the BankUnited Center.
