All five Miami starters scored in double figures and the Hurricanes beat Jacksonville 86-69 on Monday night at the Watsco Center to win their debut under new head coach Jai Lucas. Miami used a 10-0 run to take the lead about midway through the first half and never trailed after that.
The game began with a series of runs. Miami scored the first six points of the game. Jacksonville answered with its own 9-0 run. Miami responded with a 10-0 run to regain control with an 18-12 lead and never trailed after that.
Miami was not able to completely put Jacksonville away and led 41-35 at halftime.