CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women's basketball team defeated Saint Peter’s, 78-46, Thursday evening inside the Watsco Center to claim its fourth consecutive home victory.
With the victory, the Hurricanes improve to 4-0 on the season, while Saint Peter’s drops to 0-3.
Offensively, Miami was led by sophomore Ahnay Adams, who recorded her first career double-double with a team-high 14 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Gal Raviv and senior Amarachi Kimpson followed with 13 points each, while Jess-Mine Zodia contributed 10 off the bench.
As a team, Miami shot 51.9 percent from the field and outrebounded the Peacocks, 40-22. The Hurricanes totaled 16 assists, snagged 10 steals, and hit nine three pointers.
Adams led the Hurricanes on the glass with 10 rebounds, while Natalie Wetzel added six. Raviv recorded a team-high six assists, while Kimpson contributed four assists and two steals. Zodia added three steals off the bench.
Miami established its advantage early, opening the contest on a 12-0 run highlighted by five points apiece from Adams and Raviv. Saint Peter's responded to cut the deficit to four, but the Hurricanes closed the opening quarter with an 18-11 advantage.
The Hurricanes continued their offensive efforts in the second quarter, shooting 69.2 percent from the field and connecting on five 3-pointers. Miami outscored the Peacocks, 25-12, during the period to take a 43-23 advantage into halftime.
Saint Peter's found its offensive rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring Miami 21-16. Despite the Peacocks' efforts, the Hurricanes maintained a 59-44 advantage entering the final period.
Miami responded with a dominant defensive performance in the fourth quarter, holding Saint Peter's to just two points on 9.1 percent shooting from the field. The Hurricanes opened the frame on a 17-0 run and outscored the Peacocks, 19-2, to secure the 78-46 victory.
Overall, Miami finished with 32 points in the paint, 12 second-chance points and 24 points off the bench.
Miami returns to the Watsco Center Monday, Nov. 16 to host Le Moyne for its annual Education Game presented by Chick-fil-A. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. ET, with streaming available via ACCNX.
Hurricanes Take Down Saint Peter's, 78-46, for Fourth Straight Win
Ahnay Adams records her first career double-double as Miami defeats Saint Peter’s, 78-46, to improve to 4-0 on the season.