WoMen's Hoops Returns to AP Top 25 Poll

CORALGABLES, Fla. – After a two-weeklayoff, the University of Miami women’s basketball team returned to the AssociatedPress Top 25 Poll. The Canes comes in at No. 23 this week, matching itsseason-best ranking from the second week of the 2012-13 campaign.

Miami was bolstered by a 69-65 win overthen-No. 6 Penn State. Senior Morgan Stroman paced the Canes with 15 points anda game-high five steals, while fellow senior Stefanie Yderstrom scored 13points and dished out a career-high tying seven assists.

After the loss to Miami, Penn State fell fourspots to No. 10. Miami rival Florida State also entered the rankings at No. 24.In all, the Hurricanes have 10 games against teams that are ranked or receivingvotes in the latest poll.

Miami returns to the hardwood Monday, as ittakes on Alcorn State (0-5) at the BankUnited Center. Tip-off is scheduled for7:05 p.m.

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