MIAMI - Bleachers full of screaming Florida International fans officially welcomed Michigan's basketball team to the regular season Friday night. Storming the court to embrace their heroes for the night - the Florida International players - the fans and the players celebrated the first victory of the season as though they had won the last game in March.
Smiling students crowded around Florida International guard Raja Bell, hoping to touch greatness the way the 6-5 senior had all night, scoring 23 points as he lifted his team into school history with a 69-62 victory over Michigan.
Bell recounted the way Florida International president Modesto Maidique came into the lockerroom after the game: "He said, 'Fellas, I just want to let you know that was the biggest win in FIU history.'"
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| MARGARET MYERS/Daily Florida International freshman basketball player Karel Rosario celebrates after defeating Michigan, 69-62. |
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