Hurricanes to Host FIU in Cross-Town Match-Up

Dec. 4, 2007

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – –

The University of Miami women’s basketball team will host the Florida International University Golden Panthers, at the BankUnited Center, Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. (ET).

Miami (4-3) at Florida International (1-5)
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 / BankUnited Center / Coral Gables, Fla. / 7 p.m.

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Miami won back-to-back games for the first time this season and are looking to make it three straight with a win over cross-town rival Florida International. UM forward Lamese James has been playing well for the Hurricanes, she made her first start of the season against Central Florida, recording her second double-double this year. She also scored a career-high 14 points in the win.

A Look at Florida International
The Golden Panthers won their season opener against Division II Lynn, but have since lost five straight heading into tonight’s contest. FIU has played stiff competition in teams like DePaul, Florida State, Providence, South Carolina and South Florida. Florida International is led by LaQuetta Ferguson who is scoring 20 points per game. Iva Ciglar puts up 10 points a night as well as five assists a game.

The Series
The Hurricanes have met the Golden Panthers a total of 52 times, more than any other opponent. Last season FIU came out on top 83-7, but the `Canes hold an all-time 32-20 advantage in the series.