Gallery: Basketball Season Begins

Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong shoots a jump shot during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon

The Miami Hurricanes Men’s and Women’s basketball teams kicked off their regular seasons with their respective wins over the Lafayette Leopards and Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Here are some of the best photos from the games, taken by The Miami Hurricane Photo Team.

Men’s Basketball vs Lafayette

Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong smiles during player introductions before the start of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong smiles during player introductions before the start of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon

Third-year sophomore forward Norchad Omier boxes out freshman forward Josh Rivera during the first half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Third-year sophomore forward Norchad Omier boxes out freshman forward Josh Rivera during the first half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong dunks during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong dunks during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
Third-year sophomores forward Norchad Omier and guard Nijel Pack lock down a Lafayette player and forces a timeout during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Third-year sophomores forward Norchad Omier and guard Nijel Pack lock down a Lafayette player and forces a timeout during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong shoots a jump shot during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong shoots a jump shot during the second half of Miami’s game versus Lafayette in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon

Women’s Basketball vs Maryland Eastern Shore

Miami players celebrate their 83-51 win over UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center.
Miami players celebrate their 83-51 win over UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan

Sophomore guard Ja’Leah Williams brings the ball down the court on a fast break during the first quarter of Miami’s game versus Maryland Eastern Shore in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Sophomore guard Ja’Leah Williams brings the ball down the court on a fast break during the first quarter of Miami’s game versus Maryland Eastern Shore in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
Miami starters huddle with assisstant coach Fitzroy Anthony prior to Miami's game against UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center.
Miami starters huddle with assisstant coach Fitzroy Anthony prior to Miami's game against UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan
Freshman forward Lazaria Spearman shoots a jump shot during the third quarter of Miami’s game versus Maryland Eastern Shore in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022.
Freshman forward Lazaria Spearman shoots a jump shot during the third quarter of Miami’s game versus Maryland Eastern Shore in the Watsco Center on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
Senior guard Haley Cavinder dribbles the ball down the court during Miami's win over UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center.
Senior guard Haley Cavinder dribbles the ball down the court during Miami's win over UMES on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center. Photo credit: Alexandra Carnochan