It's unlikely the host Miami Hurricanes will look past Bethune-Cookman on Thursday night.

That's because the Wildcats (0-1) put a scare into the No. 20 Auburn Tigers on Monday night. Auburn won that game 95-90 in overtime in the season opener for both teams.

"We took them all the way to the end," said Wildcats coach Reggie Theus. "We wanted a win, but to see the guys come together and play as a team was great to watch."

Miami (1-0) won its opener on Monday with an 86-69 verdict over visiting Jacksonville.

Bethune-Cookman used eight players for double-figure minutes on Monday, including leading scorers Quentin Heady (21 points) and reserve Arterio Morris (20). Morris also had a team-high 10 rebounds.

Heady was a standout last season for Central Michigan, ranking second on the team in s

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