GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Anthony Harris scored 18 of his career-high 23 points in the second half to help Miami upset No. 19 Florida 72-65 Saturday and give first-year coach Frank Haith his biggest victory.

Miami’s three starting guards combined for 55 points and gave the Gators problems all game – on offense and defense.

Guillermo Diaz and Robert Hite added 16 apiece for the Hurricanes (3-2).

The Gators (4-1) showed they still have matchup problems against athletic teams.

Harris hit a big 3-pointer with less than 4 minutes to play that put Miami ahead for good. His shot hit the front of the rim and bounced off the backboard before falling through the net and giving the Hurricanes a 63-60 lead. He followed with a floater in the lane.

Diaz sank a hanging runner in the lane with 1:30 to play that gave Miami a six-point lead. Harris hit all four of his free throws in the final minute to secure the win

Miami also did a solid job against Florida’s Big Three, especially Matt Walsh.

Anthony Roberson had 20 points and David Lee added 16, but Walsh was 2-of-9 from the floor and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. He finished with eight points.

Roberson and Walsh took several questionable shots down the stretch that could have kept it close. Their misses contributed to Florida’s 35 percent shooting in the second half.

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