In search of their first conference win since edging Duke at home on Feb. 1, the Hurricanes returned home to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, hoping to kindle any ounce of momentum with the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season coming to a close.
Similar to other blowout losses, Miami’s shorthanded rotation only hindered its performance on the hardwood for its biggest deficit loss of the season.
Guards Chris Lykes (ankle) and Harlond Beverly (back) remain sidelined for an indefinite amount of time, while leading scorer Isaiah Wong left the game with an ankle injury and did not return in the second half.