Miami Hurricanes Fall to Mount St. Mary's in Overtime

The University of Miami men's basketball team fell to Mount St. Mary's 78-74 in overtime, marking their eighth loss in the last nine games and leaving them with a record of 4-8. Miami initially led by 12 points but allowed the Mountaineers to rally, outscoring them 50-36 in the second half and overtime. Senior Matthew Cleveland led the Hurricanes with 19 points, while freshman Jalil Bethea scored a career-high 17 points. Despite a strong first half shooting 45.7%, Miami's performance declined, finishing the game at 40.6% and struggling with a 2-for-8 effort in overtime. The loss is particularly disappointing as it follows another recent defeat to Charleston Southern, emphasizing Miami's struggles against lower-ranked teams. Miami's next game is on January 1, 2024.