CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women's basketball team earned a 79-63 victory over Jacksonville Thursday night at the Watsco Center.

With the victory, the Hurricanes improve to 2-0 on the season, while Jacksonville falls to 1-1.

Offensively, Miami was led by junior Gal Raviv, who registered 17 points and tied her career high with nine assists while shooting 6-of-11 from the field. Two other Hurricanes reached double figures in scoring, as Amarachi Kimpson contributed 16 points and Jess-Mine Zodia posted 13.

As a team, Miami shot 53.6 percent from the field and outrebounded the Dolphins, 38-27. The Hurricanes totaled 21 assists and connected on nine three-pointers while holding Jacksonville to 37.1 percent from the field.

Natalie Wetzel led the Hurricanes on the glass with seven rebounds, followed by Ahnay Adams with five.

Miami opened the scoring with a three-pointer from Kimpson just 13 seconds into the contest. After Jacksonville evened the score at 3-3, Adams converted a driving layup to put the Hurricanes back in front. Miami continued to build its advantage throughout the opening period, shooting 64.7 percent from the field and taking a 26-12 lead into the second quarter.

The Hurricanes maintained their momentum in the second quarter, holding Jacksonville to four points on 6.3 percent shooting from the field. Miami extended its lead to 25 points as Raviv converted a layup in the final seconds to send the Hurricanes into halftime with a 41-16 advantage.

Jacksonville responded in the third quarter, outscoring Miami, 23-16, but despite the Dolphins' comeback effort, the Hurricanes maintained a double-digit advantage and carried a 57-39 lead into the final period.

Miami closed out the contest with 22 points in the fourth quarter, shooting a game best 80 percent from the field and connecting on both of its three-point attempts. Jacksonville added 24 points in the final period, but the Hurricanes maintained the lead to secure the 79-63 victory.

Miami returns to action Sunday, Nov. 8, as it hosts Stetson at the Watsco Center. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. ET with coverage on ACCNX.