Miami picked up a convincing home victory over UCF, 88-72. The Hurricanes shot a scorching 51%, including 10-21 from range as a team, but where Miami also had a big advantage in points off turnovers, outscoring the Knights 23-10 in that category. Wooga Poplar led all scorers with 23 points while going a perfect 5-5 from three. Norchad Omier followed up with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 steals for a big double double. Bensley Joseph made a pair of threes in a 15-point, 5-rebound, 5-assist performance.