MIAMI BASKETBALL

Second half comeback keeps RedHawks in win column

Underdog Spartans owned double-digit lead

By MRO STAFF 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Peter Suder scored a game-high 20 points and pulled down seven rebounds to lead Miami (5-0) past UNC Greensboro (1-7) in Riley Decker Showcase action Wednesday at the Adams Jenkins Complex. 
After leading 16-15 with 12 minutes remaining in the opening period, MU built its lead to seven points (24-17). 
It was a 28-23 RedHawk lead when . . . 

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. . . the Spartans went on a run, eventually building an 11-point advantage. UNCG led 42-34 at intermission. 
The Spartains remained in front and owned a seven-point edge (58-51) when MU went on a 13-4 run. 
Miami took the lead for good 64-62 on a Suder triple at 7:18. Almar Atlason (7) and Brant Byers (3) combined for the next 10 points. 
The Spartans could get no closer than five (74-69) with 3:13 remaining, and Miami finished with an 11-point edge. 

NOTES
• Miami hosts Indiana East on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. 
• Miami is now 6-0 to start a season for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
• The RedHawks scored 26 points off turnovers.
• Joining Suder in double figures for Miami were Atlason (18) and Byers (11).
• KJ Younger led the Spartains with 14 points. Justin Neely recorded a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. 
• UNCG out-rebounded Miami 37-30 overall. 
• Neither team shot particularly well from long range. Miami connected on 11 of 34 (32%) and UNCG hit 6 of 22 (27%).