A summary of what the volleyball, soccer and golf teams have been up to this past week.
Soccer, Sports
UM wins 4-0 against Stetson Hatters
“Anytime you win a game, it’s a confidence booster,” head coach Sarah Barnes said after the win.
Golf, Sports
Anna Backman driven for success from an early age
“We live in a small village…four thousand people live here,” her dad said. “A golf course was built here in 2006. The following year I first took her to the golf course to get to know what golf was.”
Sports, Tennis
Hurricanes off to best start since 2008
“I am very pleased in the way our guys competed today,” said Hurricanes coach Aljosa Piric. “I am very pleased in the way over guys showed up to battle against a tough FAU team. This is a good team that we just beat and it should just give our guys a lot of confidence going forward.”
Cover, Football, Sports
Coach Mark Richt says ‘Malik is ahead of everybody’ after first spring scrimmage
Rosier and redshirt freshman N’Kosi Perry – who is currently considered the clear No. 2 quarterback in the race – both got reps with the first and second teams.
Baseball, Sports
McKendry stumbles, Miami drops series to North Carolina
Miami (12-18, 6-8 ACC) got off to a quick start in the first inning with a three-run home run from freshman Gabe Rivera to go up 3-1. But North Carolina (21-10, 10-4 ACC) took advantage of a struggling McKendry to score five combined runs in the third and fourth innings to take the lead right back.
Baseball, Cover, Sports
Miami pitching struggles again in second consecutive loss to Georgia Tech
Miami (12-14, 6-5 ACC) totaled six hits on the day and didn’t score until the seventh inning.
Baseball, Sports
Miami’s Evan McKendry comes out victorious in pitchers’ duel
McKendry (4-2, 2.04 ERA) allowed just three hits while throwing a career-high 114 pitches in a pitchers’ duel against Daniel Lynch (2-3), who pitched seven strong innings of his own. The Hurricanes (11-11, 5-3 ACC) secured a series win and will have a chance for their first sweep of the Cavaliers (13-9, 3-5 ACC) since 2008.
Baseball, Sports
Seven-run explosion guides Miami past Rutgers in second game of series
Despite suffering an early 2-0 deficit, the Canes poured in seven runs in the third inning to build a lead from which the Scarlet Knights could not recover.
Athletics, Football, Sports
UM athletics continues progress on football indoor practice facility
The state-of-the-art facility will change the way football practice is run, especially during times of inclement weather.
Basketball, Sports
Hurricanes adjusting to rigors of ACC play
One of the challenges this young Canes team has had to face is adjusting to the many unique styles of play the ACC has to offer.
Basketball, Sports
Basketball brotherhood fuels team chemistry
Miami basketball has an opportunity to experience its best season in program history. All the pieces are there: an experienced coach, one of the most talented backcourts in the country and the ability to be an explosive offense. But as the No. 11 Hurricanes (2-0), who started their season Nov. 10 with a win against…