The University of Miami men’s basketball team lost 86-85 to Cal on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables. The University of Miami held an 85-84 lead with 1:56 remaining, but Cal regained the advantage in the final seconds. With 5.8 seconds left, Shelton Henderson drove for a potential game-winning layup, but the shot rolled off the rim.
The University of Miami entered the game with a 17-5 overall record and a 6-3 ACC record. Cal entered at 16-6 overall and 4-5 in the ACC. Cal led 45-44 at halftime after the teams traded momentum during the opening half.
Cal Takes Halftime Lead
The University of Miami used a 9-0 run to take a 19-12 lead after trailing 12-10. Shelton Henderson made two jumpers during the run, Salih Altuntas added a turnaround in the paint and Timo Malovec completed the sequence with a three-point play. Cal answered with a 14-3 run to move in front 26-22.
Cal later built a seven-point lead with 2:46 remaining in the half. The University of Miami cut into the deficit before halftime, entering the break down 45-44. The result left Cal with a one-point advantage at the midpoint.
Late Lead Slips Away
The University of Miami quickly moved in front to begin the second half and led 58-53 with 15:42 remaining. Malik Reneau scored 10 of the team’s first 18 points after halftime. The University of Miami then extended its advantage to 11 during an 8-0 run with just more than 10 minutes remaining.
Cal cut into the deficit and took an 82-81 lead on a corner 3-pointer by Dai Dai Ames with 3:41 left. Reneau answered with an and-one to put the University of Miami ahead 85-84 with 1:56 remaining. Cal regained a one-point lead in the final seconds before Henderson’s late layup attempt rolled off the rim.
Reneau led the University of Miami with 24 points and made 12 of 14 free-throw attempts. Henderson scored 16 points, while Tre Donaldson added 14 points and five assists. Ernest Udeh Jr. recorded 12 points and a game-high seven rebounds, and Dante Allen also scored 12 points.
Next Game at Boston College
The University of Miami travels to Boston College on Saturday for a 2 p.m. game. The matchup will air on ACC Network. It also will be heard locally on WQAM.
FSB Take
The University of Miami had a one-point lead inside the final two minutes after building an 11-point second-half advantage. Reneau led five University of Miami players who scored in double figures, but Cal finished with the 86-85 victory. The University of Miami next travels to Boston College for a 2 p.m. game Saturday.
Source: Original report