Miami defeats North Carolina Central 83-53

CORAL GABLES, Fla.(AP) — Adrian Thomas scored 16 points and Miami
defeated North Carolina Central 83-53 in the Hurricanes’ season
opener Saturday.

Thomas shot 6-for-9 from the field, including 4-for-7 from the
3-point line. Dwayne Collins finished with 12 points and six
rebounds for Miami.

The Hurricanes pulled away with a 14-2 spurt in the final 4:42
of the first half. Julian Gamble scored six straight points
during the run, including a fast-break dunk for Miami’s first
double-digit lead at 36-25 with 1:25 left in the half.

Gamble was Miami’s third scorer in double figures with 10
points.

Vincent Davis led the Eagles with 16 points. North Carolina
Central (0-2) lost its season opener 89-42 at defending NCAA
champion North Carolina on Wednesday.