Women's Basketball Hosts St. John's

Feb. 7, 2003

CORAL GABLES, Fla.-The Miami women’s basketball team hosts BIG EAST opponent St. John’s Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Convocation Center.

The Hurricanes (13-7 overall, 5-4 in the BIG EAST) enter the contest on a two game losing streak after falling 65-56 to Rutgers Tuesday night.

St. John’s (8-13 overall, 2-8 in the BIG EAST) fell to No. 1 Connecticut 87-46 Tuesday night.

Miami leads the all-time series 15-6 over St. John’s, including a five-game winning streak over the Red Storm.

With a win over St. John’s head coach Ferne Labati would become the 39th Division I coach to earn 400 career victories.

Labati in her 24th season has compiled an overall record of 399-288. She is in her 15th season at Miami with a record of 263-166.

The game is broadcast live on WVUM (90.5 FM) or via the internet at hurricanesports.com.

FoxSports Net will air the game Monday Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

For ticket information contact the Hurricane Ticket Office at 305-284-CANES in Dade or 1-800-GO-CANES.