MIAMI BASKETBALL

RedHawks begin road swing at UNC Asheville

Miami travels to face off with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. The Red and White enter this game with an 8-0 record, its best start to a season since the 1995-96 season. The best start to a season in program history is 10-0 (1917-18 and 1943-44). 
Miami ranks , , , 

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. . . among the top of the nation in numerous statistical categories heading into this game, which includes being third in scoring margin (28.6), fourth in the country in effective field goal percentage (61.9%), sixth in field goal percentage (52.8%), sixth in scoring offense (95.4), 11th in free throw percentage (78.7%), 14th in threes per game (11.4), 18th in three-point percentage (39.7%), 20th in bench points per game (37.25) and 26th in defensive rebounds per game (29.38) and 33rd in rebound margin (9.4).

ABOUT UNC ASHEVILLE: UNC Asheville is currently 4-5, as the Bulldogs most recently dropped to the NC State Wolfpack 63-75 on Saturday afternoon. UNC Asheville went 21-11 (11-5 Big South) last year. Head coach Mike Morrell is in his eighth season with the Bulldogs. Heading into the 2025-26 season, UNC Asheville was selected to finish second overall in the 2025-26 Big South Preseason Men's Basketball Poll.

Fifth-year guard Justin Wright (17.4), sophomore guard/forward Kameron Taylor (17.1), fifth-year forward Toyaz Solomon (16.3) and redshirt senior DJ Patrick (10.7/game) all lead the Bulldogs with double figures in scoring. Soloman leads the team in both rebounds (6.2/game) and blocks (1.0/game). Taylor has recorded the most assists (3.0/game), while Taylor has brought in the most steals (1.78/game).  

THE SERIES WITH THE BULLDOGS: This Wednesday's away contest against UNC Asheville will be the first meeting between the programs.