Hurricanes fans bring a sea of orange and green to Houston. Take a look
Al Diaz
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Thousands of University of Miami fans are in Houston this weekend to watch their team in the Final Four for the first time in the school’s history.
That the Hurricanes are playing in this game is one of the biggest surprises in Miami sports history, although not as big a surprise as the Florida Atlantic University Owls playing in the other Final Four game on Saturday.
No. 5 seed Miami will be facing off against a tough UConn Huskies team, with a spot in the national championship at stake.
Excitement was high at NRG Stadium. Here is what the scene looked like:
University of Miami fans Travis Small, Kevin Clark, Freddie Vasquez, George Leguizamo, pose for the picture with Florida Atlantic Owls mascot Owlsley before the start of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal between Florida Atlantic Owls against the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
University of Miami fan Gray Angelly shows support before the start of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal between Florida Atlantic Owls against the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
University of Miami fans Cheryl Shafron and Emmy Kingmaker show their support during pep rally before the start of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal between Florida Atlantic Owls against the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
University of Miami fans Lyonell Gaines and Michaela Stoudemire interact with Tanya Colbert in character before the start of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal between Florida Atlantic Owls against the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Miami Hurricanes show their support before the start of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal against the Connecticut Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2003.
And take a look at some action:
Miami Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga reacts after a play against the Connecticut Huskies against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2003.
Miami Hurricanes guard Nijel Pack (24) reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2003.
Connecticut Huskies guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) goes to the basket against Miami Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) during the first half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2003.
Connecticut Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins (24) defends Miami Hurricanes guard Jordan Miller (11) during the first half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2003.
Connecticut Huskies guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) and Huskies forward Adama Sanogo (21) defend Miami Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) during the second half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) dunks against Connecticut Huskies guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) during the second half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Miami Hurricanes players Jordan Miller (11) Norchad Omier (15) and Isaiah Wong (2) walk by Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga looks on during the second half of the Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinal against the Connecticut Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
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