Miami Falls to No. 9 BYU, Beats Georgetown 78-65

KISSIMMEE, Fla. The Miami Hurricanes suffered a narrow defeat to ninth-ranked BYU before rebounding with a decisive victory over Georgetown in the ESPN Events Invitational on Friday night, showcasing resilience amid early-season challenges.

In the tournament semifinals on Thursday, BYU rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Miami 72-62, advancing to the championship game. The Cougars trailed 33-29 at the break but opened the second half with a 30-12 surge, including a 10-0 run that prevented Miami from scoring for over five minutes. Kennard Davis Jr. led BYU with 18 points, five rebounds and strong defensive play after returning from a two-game suspension. Robert Wright III added 17 points, four assists and three steals, while AJ Dybantsa contributed 16 points and eight rebounds. Keba Keita anchored the defense with 10 rebounds and seven blocks, helping BYU outrebound Miami 42-39 overall after trailing on the boards in the first half.

Miami struggled with free-throw shooting, making just 7 of 17 attempts for the game and 2 of 9 before halftime, which limited their ability to extend an early lead that reached six points. The Hurricanes shot 37.9 percent from the field and 22.7...