Hurricanes Trounce Nova Southeastern, 108-58

Nov. 16, 2009

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – James Dews scored 19 points to lead Miami past Nova Southeastern 108-58 on Monday night.

Malcolm Grant added 17 points and freshman Durand Scott had 14 points and eight assists for the Hurricanes, who saw all 13 players score in the game.

Miami (2-0) jumped out to a 24-6 lead to start the game and never looked back. The Hurricanes led 61-18 at halftime and by as many as 53 in the second half.

The 108 points was the most scored by Miami since a 111-101 win over Tennessee Tech on Feb. 8, 1989.

Miami hit 12 of its 14 3-pointers in the first half behind 12-of-17 shooting. Dews was responsible for knocking down five 3s.

Nova Southeastern (0-1), a Division II school, was led by Brian Cahill’s 14 points.