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Miami vs Florida International Final: 86-80 - Recap

Miami got 23 points from Matthew Cleveland as they ran past Florida International 86-80 on Monday at Watsco Center.

Miami earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -23.0-point spread.

Miami got 18 points from Wooga Poplar and another 18 points from Bensley Joseph. Nijel Pack contributed 5 assists, while Norchad Omier cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Florida International got 19 points from Arturo Dean in a losing cause and another 14 points from Dashon Gittens. Arturo Dean contributed 6 assists for them, while Seth Pinkney had 6 rebounds.

Miami led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Next game, Miami takes its act on the road to face Georgia looking for another win. For Florida International, they head on the road to face Houston Baptist.