How to Watch Miami Basketball Take on FIU
The Miami Hurricanes (9-2) are riding on a four-game win streak and look to extend it against the FIU Panthers. However, the Panthers are riding on a three-game win streak of their own. It will be a “war,” and the Canes are preparing for it.
After defeating UL Monroe 109-74, the Hurricanes still look to get healthier. There hasn’t been much to look at for the Canes, with most of their rotation being injured; some players are still playing at a high level.
Malik Reneau is playing at the All-American level that has lifted the Canes this season. He is averaging 20 points a game and has started to become more consistent. Tre Donaldson just recorded his second double-double in a row, while Ernest Udeh added on a double-double, becoming a scoring threat for the Canes.
The Hurricanes are playing like a team that is comfortably in the NCAA Tournament, but there is still a lot of game left to get them comfortable enough to be called that good.
Miami Hurricanes Player to Watch: Tre Donaldson
The Michigan transfer has started to get comfortable in this Hurricanes offense. He is coming off another double-double as his guard continues to grow. Donaldson has been attacking the paint with a purpose and has found open players around the flow because of it. He is starting to show off some swagger in his play now, as he continues to grow as a true point guard.
FIU Panthers Player to Watch: Corey Stephenson
The Panthers’ leading scorer has played great basketball over the season. He is averaging 17.5 points and eight rebounds. He is a near double-double machine, but that will not slow him down in the paint. He will have a fun battle against Malik Reneau as the big men clash head-to-head.
How to Watch: FIU at Miami
Who: Miami Hurricanes and FIU Panthers
When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Fla.
TV: ACCN+/ESPN+
Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM
Last time out, FIU Panthers: The Panthers are coming off it’s third straight win in a row, downing Jacksonville 88-65. FIU had four players in double figures, leading ahead.
Last Time Out, Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes handle business against UL-Monroe with six players scoring in double figures.
Series Miami 11, FIU 1: The Hurricanes have dominated the series against the Panthers losing the last seven games in a row against UM.
