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Cal Stuns Miami on Last-Second Heroics
1 Feb
Summary
- John Camden led California with a season-high 26 points.
- Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut made a crucial block and scored.
- Miami lost a late 11-point lead in the final nine minutes.
California achieved a narrow 86-85 victory against Miami on Saturday, with John Camden leading the charge with a season-high 26 points. The Golden Bears benefited from unexpected heroics from Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut, a seldom-used player, who made a pivotal block and then scored the game's final points with just over a minute remaining.
Miami had staged a comeback, erasing an 11-point deficit with under nine minutes left in the game. Malik Reneau was instrumental for the Hurricanes, scoring 20 of his 24 points in the second half. However, their final attempts to secure the win, including a last-second shot, ultimately fell short.
The game was a hard-fought contest with both teams combining for 65 free throw attempts. Miami shot a higher percentage from the field at 57%, while California managed 49% but hit 10 of 23 three-pointers. The absence of Miami's Tru Washington was also noted, as he was out for personal reasons.
