The University of Miami women’s basketball team fell to No. 1 Notre Dame (24-2, 15-0) Thursday evening by a final score of 82-42.
The Hurricanes (13-13, 3-12) fell behind early and were unable to make up the deficit, as they struggled offensively throughout the contest.
Cameron Williams led the way for Miami, as she posted her seventh double-double of the season, scoring 12 points on 5-9 shooting, while also corralling 10 rebounds.
Jasmyne Roberts had a strong all-around outing for the Canes, as she reached 1,000 points for her career in the midst of a nine-point, six-rebound, four-assist performance.
Haley Cavinder scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds, and recorded three assists, while Hanna Cavinder added in six points and four rebounds. Natalija Marshall contributed five points and six rebounds.
Notre Dame came out strong, opening the game on a 10-0 run, as they built a double-digit lead just under five minutes into the contest.
Miami responded with six consecutive points, as they trimmed the deficit to just four points with 3:38 left in the first quarter.
Notre Dame ended the period on an 8-0 run and they held an 18-6 lead over the Canes after the first 10 minutes of action.
Notre Dame maintained their play at the beginning of the second quarter, scoring the first eight points of the period to take a 26-6 lead.
Miami trailed 38-13 at the halftime break.
Notre Dame continued their strong play in the second half, as Miami eventually fell to the Fighting Irish.
The Canes will return to the court on Sunday, as they will play their final regular season game at the Watsco Center against Wake Forest at Noon.
The Hurricanes (13-13, 3-12) fell behind early and were unable to make up the deficit, as they struggled offensively throughout the contest.
Cameron Williams led the way for Miami, as she posted her seventh double-double of the season, scoring 12 points on 5-9 shooting, while also corralling 10 rebounds.
Jasmyne Roberts had a strong all-around outing for the Canes, as she reached 1,000 points for her career in the midst of a nine-point, six-rebound, four-assist performance.
Haley Cavinder scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds, and recorded three assists, while Hanna Cavinder added in six points and four rebounds. Natalija Marshall contributed five points and six rebounds.
Notre Dame came out strong, opening the game on a 10-0 run, as they built a double-digit lead just under five minutes into the contest.
Miami responded with six consecutive points, as they trimmed the deficit to just four points with 3:38 left in the first quarter.
Notre Dame ended the period on an 8-0 run and they held an 18-6 lead over the Canes after the first 10 minutes of action.
Notre Dame maintained their play at the beginning of the second quarter, scoring the first eight points of the period to take a 26-6 lead.
Miami trailed 38-13 at the halftime break.
Notre Dame continued their strong play in the second half, as Miami eventually fell to the Fighting Irish.
The Canes will return to the court on Sunday, as they will play their final regular season game at the Watsco Center against Wake Forest at Noon.
