Big Ten/ACC Challenge: Miami at Nebraska

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The Game
No. 21 Miami hits the road to face Nebraska in the 2015 Big Ten/ACC Challenge presented by The United States Marine Corps on Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. ET.

The Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Miami is 3-5 in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, with an 0-4 mark on the road and a 3-1 record at home. The ACC has won 10 of the 16 Challenges played to date; there have been two ties.

The Broadcasts
Catch the game on ESPNU with Adam Amin and Craig Robinson making the call. Also check out the game on WHIM 1080 radio with Joe Zagacki, the Voice of the Hurricanes.

The Coach
Head coach Jim Larrañaga has a 566-384 overall record in his 32nd season as a head coach. He is 96-50 in his fifth season at the University of Miami, with a 41-29 mark in ACC play.

The Weather
Projected temperatures on game day: Coral Gables – 83/73; Lincoln, Neb. – 35/21.

The Series
Miami is 1-4 in the all-time series against Nebraska, which dates back to the 1951-52 season. The Canes are 1-2 at home against the Cornhuskers, 0-2 on the road and 0-0 at neutral sites. Miami lost the last matchup with Nebraska, falling to the Cornhuskers, 60-49, on Dec. 4, 2013 at the Pinnacle Bank Center in Lincoln, Neb., also in the Big Ten / ACC Challenge.

McClellan Eyeing 1,500 Career Points
Miami senior Sheldon McClellan has scored 1,498 points in his career, tallying 843 in two years at the University of Texas and 655 in a year and six games at UM.

Miami in the ACC / Big Ten Challenge
Miami is 3-5 in the Challenge, 0-4 on the road and 3-1 at home. The Canes have defeated a pair of ranked teams during Larrañaga’s tenure, downing No. 13 Michigan State, 67-59, in 2012 and No. 24 Illinois, 70-61, a season ago.
2005 (ACC 6-5): Michigan d. Miami, 74-53
2006 (ACC 8-3): Northwestern d. Miami, 61-59
2007 (ACC 8-3): DNP
2008 (ACC 6-5): Ohio State d. #21 Miami, 73-68
2009 (Big Ten 6-5): Miami d. Minnesota, 63-58
2010 (Big Ten 6-5): DNP
2011 (Big Ten 8-4): Purdue d. Miami, 76-65
2012 (Tied 6-6): Miami d. #13 Michigan State, 67-59
2013 (Tied 6-6): Nebraska d. Miami, 60-49
2014 (Big Ten 8-6): #15 Miami d. #24 Illinois, 70-61

Davon Reed’s Career Game vs. Northeastern
Junior Davon Reed filled up his stat line against Northeastern on Nov. 27, posting 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. He was 7-10 from the field, 2-5 from three and 3-3 at the line. His 19 points tied his career high, as did his seven field goals made.

Larrañaga Closing in on 100 Wins at Miami
In just his fifth year at UM, Jim Larrañaga is closing in one 100 wins at The U. He is currently 96-50. Bruce Hale was the Miami coach who won 100 games the quickest, earning 100 victories in just 159 games. Hart Morris took 163 games, Frank Haith 174 and Leonard Hamilton took 230 games.

Coming off the Bench
Miami’s bench is averaging 28.3 points per game. Against Mississippi State, the reserves tallied 50 points, followed by 31 against No. 22/20 Butler and 27 vs. UTRGV. Miami’s bench low was 17 against Northeastern. Canes’ opponents are averaging 21.0 bench points per game.

Quick Hits
– As a team, Miami is hitting 52.3 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from three.
– Miami has posted 15.7 assists per game in the first six outings.
– Miami’s bench has scored 28.3 points per game. The Canes’ bench players have outscored the opponent’s bench 170-126.
– The Canes have scored 34.3 points per game in the paint, including 50 paint points against Northeastern and 46 against Mississippi State.
– Miami is averaging 18.3 points off of turnovers, compared to 9.2 from the opponent. Miami is averaging just 9.7 turnovers per night, while forcing opponents to give it up 13.7 times per game.
– Miami trailed by only three points in its first two games, two points against Mississippi State and never trailed against nationally ranked Utah or Butler.
– Six Hurricanes are averaging at least 8.8 points per game.
– Four Canes pull down at least 3.0 rebounds per game.
– Six players are averaging at least 21.0 minutes per game.
– Eight Canes have knocked down a 3-pointer and 10 have attempted a three.
– Eight players are shooting better than 45 percent from the field and five are better than 45 percent from long distance.
– Only Kamari Murphy (3 GP) has not scored double-digit points in a game.
– UM is averaging 9.2 threes made per game and 19.8 made free throws per game.
– Miami has won six early-season tournaments since 2000: 2015-16 Puerto Rico Tip-Off, 2014-15 Charleston Classic, 2010-11 Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic, 2009-10 Charleston Classic, 2007-08 Puerto Rico Tip-Off and the 2001-02 Paradise Jam (Virgin Islands).

What’s Trending
Ivan Cruz Uceda has knocked down at least one 3-pointer in each game.
Tonye Jekiri has pulled down at least 10 rebounds in five games, including four games with 12. He has an assist in every outing.
Sheldon McClellan has scored 16+ points in five of six games, has a steal in every game, and has shot better than 50 percent from the field in all but one game. He is 19-20 from the line.
Ja’Quan Newton has scored double-digit points in five of six games after only scoring 10+ in four games as a rookie. He has already scored 72 points as a sophomore after 135 points in 34 games a season ago.
Davon Reed has grabbed at least three rebounds in every game.
Angel Rodriguez has knocked down a 3-pointer in every game. He has scored in double-digits in five-straight games, and notched at least three assists in each outing.