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Jackets Rally Comes Up Short Against Hurricanes, 59-57

Feb. 3, 2011

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Hurricanes overcame a season-high 28 turnovers and snapped a four-game losing streak Thursday night to beat Georgia Tech, 59-57.

Miami built a 21-point lead with 13 1/2 minutes left, then held on despite making only two baskets the rest of the way.

Sophomore Glen Rice Jr. scored a career-high 28 points for the Yellow Jackets. Miami foiled Georgia Tech’s bid to force overtime when Iman Shumpert was called for charging with 9 seconds left.

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