Thomas scores 16 points to lead Miami over North Carolina Central in 83-53 season-opening win

Associated Press

Last update: November 14, 2009 - 5:19 PM

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Adrian Thomas scored 16 points and Miami defeated North Carolina Central 83-53 in the Hurricanes' season opener Saturday.

Thomas shot 6-for-9 from the field, including 4-for-7 from the 3-point line. Dwayne Collins finished with 12 points and six rebounds for Miami.

The Hurricanes pulled away with a 14-2 spurt in the final 4:42 of the first half. Julian Gamble scored six straight points during the run, including a fast-break dunk for Miami's first double-digit lead at 36-25 with 1:25 left in the half.

Gamble was Miami's third scorer in double figures with 10 points.

Vincent Davis led the Eagles with 16 points. North Carolina Central (0-2) lost its season opener 89-42 at defending NCAA champion North Carolina on Wednesday.

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