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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (11/24/12) - The University of Detroit Mercy men's basketball team started its three-game road swing with a tough, 77-62, loss to the University of Miami on Saturday at the BankUnited Center. Three Titans scored in double-figures including senior Nick Minnerath who recorded a season-high 22 points.

Minnerath led all scorers with 22 points, including five three-pointers to lead the Titans, while Ray McCallum and Jason Calliste both netted 15 points apiece. McCallum also had five rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Titans, while Doug Anderson pulled down a team-high seven boards including five offensive.

After controlling the opening tip, Miami (3-1) took an early, 6-3, lead before the Titans followed with a 6-2 run to take a, 9-8, lead during the first media timeout. Detroit then continued its run as it built a, 15-9, lead after back-to-back baskets from McCallum leading into the 12-minute mark. The Hurricanes responded with five-straight points to make the score, 15-14, with 10:22 left, but Minnerath answered back on the Titans next possession with a deep three-pointer to give Detroit an, 18-14, lead. Miami then scored seven-straight points to take the lead, 21-19, but Minnerath again responded for the Titans, this time with back-to-back three-pointers to give Detroit the lead, 25-21, with 6:22 left. But the Hurricanes were able to end the half with a 14-6 run to take a 35-31 lead into the locker room. Minnerath led all scorers in the first half with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including 4-for-7 from downtown, while McCallum had eight points and two steals.

Miami scored the first six points of the second half to build a lead of, 41-31, before McCallum drained a three-pointer to make the score, 41-34, during the first media timeout of the second half. The Hurricanes responded with three points to rebuild a 10-point lead, but Minnerath answered back with his fifth three-pointer of the game to make the score, 44-37, with 13:46 left. But Miami was able then put together a 14-5 run over the next five minutes to build its largest lead of the game, 58-42. Detroit wouldn't go down easy as the Titans put together an 18-10 run, including a couple of three-pointers form Calliste, to make the score, 68-60, with 2:30 left, but that was close as the score would get as the Hurricanes made some key baskets down the stretch, including 13-of-14 free throw attempts in the second half to claim the win.

Miami outrebounded the Titans, 41-27, and recorded five blocked shots, but the Titans forced 14 turnovers by the Hurricanes, including seven steals. Miami shot 51.9 percent from the field, while holding Detroit to just 35.6 percent. The Hurricanes also made 17-of-19 free throw attempts, while Detroit made 9-of-14 attempts from the charity stripe. The Titans did make 11 three-pointers, while holding Miami to just five from downtown.

Four Hurricanes scored in double-figures, including Kenny Kadji who finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, while Shane Larkin and Durand Scott scored 15 points a piece to lead Miami. Trey McKinney Jones also pitched in 13 points.

Detroit (2-2) will stay on the road, as the Titans will face Bowling Green on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Stroh Center and Titan fans are encouraged to “Get on the Bus” for the trip to Bowling Green, Ohio to support the defending Horizon League Champions. Space is limited, to reserve your spot on each fan bus trip. For more information and bus departure times, contact Detroit Titan Athletics at (313) 993-1700.