Shelton Henderson erupted for 19 points to propel No. 14 Miami past Wagner 83-57 on Friday night, effectively erasing the sting of their season-opening loss to top-ranked Florida. The Hurricanes (1-1) transformed their performance from Monday’s struggle, where Henderson and Malik Reneau combined for just 12 points, into a high-octane display of speed and precision. Miami outscored Wagner 24-3 in fast-break points and recorded 18 assists, signaling a return to the offensive rhythm that defines their program.
Hurricanes erase Florida hangover with 22-4 run and dominant paint control
The game’s trajectory shifted decisively in the opening minutes. After Tajae Jones gave the Seahawks their only lead at 10-8, Miami answered with a 22-4 run fueled by three-pointers from Gaskins, Brent Bland, and Nick Dorn. Dante Allen capped the surge with a layup to put the Hurricanes ahead 30-14. Miami maintained that momentum through the break, extending their lead to 34-21 before Henderson unleashed a pair of consecutive fast-break dunks to stretch the advantage to 46-23.
Henderson’s second-half dominance was the defining factor, as he scored 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting after halftime. The Hurricanes controlled the interior with a 52-22 advantage in the paint and converted 16 of 18 free throws, showcasing the defensive discipline and execution required to secure a comfortable victory. With Reneau adding 12 points and Gaskins contributing 11, Miami’s balanced attack proved too much for Wagner to contain, setting a strong tone for the remainder of their schedule.
Source: Yahoo Sports
