CORAL GABLES, Fla. -Fueled by another sensational performance from Haley Cavinder, the University of Miami women’s basketball team returned to the win column with a 70-63 victory over SMU (10-11, 2-7) on Sunday afternoon.
The Hurricanes (12-8, 2-7) improved to 12-8 overall this season following the win, including a mark of 2-7 in ACC play.
Haley Cavinder was exceptional for Miami. She scored a season-high 32 points and made 10-16 field-goal attempts, including 6-9 from behind the arc, marking her most 3-point field goals in a game this season. In addition to scoring 32 points, she grabbed two rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded two steals, another incredible performance for the graduate student.
Miami put together a stout defensive effort, as they limited SMU to just 33.3 percent shooting from the field, including an abysmal clip of 24.2 percent from behind the arc. Offensively, the Canes were outstanding from 3-point range, as they completed the contest with their second-best clip …