Hurricanes Dominate Stetson, 79-39, for Third Straight VictoryHurricanes Dominate Stetson, 79-39, for Third Straight Victory

Hurricanes Dominate Stetson, 79-39, for Third Straight Victory

Women's Basketball

Miami improves to 3-0 on the season behind a game-high 19-point performance from Gal Raviv and a dominant defensive effort that held Stetson to just 39 points.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women's basketball team defeated Stetson, 79-39, Sunday afternoon inside the Watsco Center to claim its third consecutive home victory.

With the victory, the Hurricanes improve to 3-0 on the season, while Stetson falls to 1-2.

Offensively, Miami was led by junior Gal Raviv, who registered a team-high 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field. Ahnay Adams followed with 14 points, while Amarachi Kimpson contributed 10.

As a team, Miami shot 52.6 percent from the field and outrebounded the Hatters, 41-21. The Hurricanes totaled 17 assists and 10 steals while holding Stetson to 30 percent shooting from the field and 12.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Natalie Wetzel led the Hurricanes on the glass with 10 rebounds, while Raviv added six. Adams recorded a team-high four assists and three steals, while Jess-Mine Zodia contributed seven points and three assists off the bench.

Miami established its advantage early, holding Stetson to eight points in the opening quarter. The Hurricanes built a 14-8 lead through the first 10 minutes of action.

The Hurricanes continued their defensive efforts in the second quarter, limiting Stetson to just four points. Miami outscored the Hatters, 17-4, during the period to take a 31-12 advantage into halftime.

Miami carried its momentum into the third quarter, recording 25 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. The Hurricanes extended their lead to 56-31 entering the final period.

The Hurricanes closed out the contest by outscoring Stetson, 23-8, in the fourth quarter to secure the 79-39 victory. Overall, Miami finished with 44 points in the paint, 23 second-chance points and 22 points off the bench.

Miami returns to the Watsco Center Thursday, Nov. 12, to host Saint Peter's for its annual Hoops for Troops matchup. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET with coverage on ACCNX.