Miami Hurricanes News: Bats beat Ga Tech, Hoops commits, TVD analysis

The Miami Hurricanes baseball team defeated Georgia Tech 4-2 on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series. The Miami women’s basketball team received commits from two more transfers per Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald. Football news centered around Tyler Van Dyke and more post-spring analysis.

An elite pitching performance by Gage Ziehl and two RBIs each from Lorenzo Carrier and Zach Levenson The Miami Hurricanes baseball team in the win over Georgia Tech. Ziehl pitched eight innings allowing two hits and two earned runs with one walk and five strikeouts. Miami improved to 24-14 overall and 11-8 in the ACC with the win.

The Miami basketball team added 5’9 Pepperdine transfer guard Ally Steadman and 5’10 wing Jaida Patrick from Columbia. Stedman averaged 15.6 points per game, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shot 37,5 percent from the floor, made 34.5 percent of her three-point attempts and 81.5 of her free throws.

Patrick averaged 12.5 PPG, 4. RPG, 2.7 assists, shot 39.0 percent from the floor, made 32.2 of her three-point attempts and 69.4 percent of her free throws. Patrick was second-team All-Ivy League. In a 78-71 win versus Miami this season Patrick scored 25 points on 7-13 from the floor,
3-4 on threes and 8-9 free throws.

The analysis of the drama of Alabama allegedly trying to lure Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke continued throughout social media and on podcasts on Friday. The Locked on Canes and Through the Smoke Podcasts both devoted nearly their entire shows on Friday to what the Van Dyke saga means to Miami going forward.

Marcus Benjamin of Canes County previewed  “Post-Spring Position Battles To Watch For This Summer.” Benjamin stated his positions to look forward to this summer as backup Quarterback, first-team Offensive Tackle, third-team running back, fourth wide receiver and first-team tight end.

The Miami football announcing team of Joe Zagacki and Don Bailey Jr. discussed the spring game on Hurricane Hotline. Bailey Jr. questioned potential depth throughout the Miami roster. Linebacker and the offensive line were precisely mentioned as question marks from former Miami center Bailey Jr.

The spring transfer portal window ends on April 30. Expect the Miami coaching staff to target several positions. Miami could add more depth to the OL with running back and wide receiver as other positions to watch. Players need to enter the portal by April 30 but can make decisions on their next destination beyond then.