“We battled but we could not hold them off. Credit to them, they just kept grinding away at-bats and swinging the bats. They are a good offensive team,” Miami coach Gino DiMare said.

Preventing the Eagles' from pounding UM pitching became Miami's focus for the remainder of the series, which the Canes now lead 27-11 all-time and 19-3 in Coral Gables.

Miami (20-8, 12-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) cruised throughout most of the game, shooting 55% from the floor and 45% from 3-point range. Four players were in double figures tonight for UM, including senior guards Charlie Moore and Kameron McGusty, who led the Hurricanes with 19 points each.