CORAL GABLES, Fla. - North Florida women's basketball suffered an 81-39 loss at Miami on Saturday afternoon at the Watsco Center. It is the second of the Ospreys three straight road contests.
Ospreys of the Game
Turning Point
Miami used a 12-2 run to close out the second quarter and create a gap that the Ospreys could not recover from as the Canes led, 39-20 at the half.
QUOTE FROM THE TOP
"This was tough! They were the more physical and aggressive team and that was something we couldn't overcome. They did a really good job of allowing us to get into an offensive rhythm" -
head coach Darrick Gibbs
INSIDE THE GAME
- North Florida took its lone lead of the game on an opening triple from Jazz Bond, but from there Miami took the game.
- The Ospreys got to as close at 13-10 on a three-pointer from Marissa Mackins, but four straight turnovers led to a 7-0 run for the Canes and gave them a 22-13 lead after one.
- In the second, UNF committed seven turnovers to help fuel at 12-2 run late in the quarter as the home team took a 39-20 lead into the break.
- Out of the half, Miami used a 17-2 run in the third quarter to own a 40-point lead. North Florida went on a 6-2 spurt, but it was all the visitors could muster as they trailed 70-33 after three.
- The fourth quarter was slow for both squads as the teams combined to score just 17 points in the final 10 minutes.
Osprey Fast Breaks
- North Florida committed 20 or more turnovers for the first time since November 29, 2019 in a three-point loss to Norfolk State.
- Miami owned a 45-31 edge off the glass including 18 offensive boards leading to 14 points.
- UNF had 24 turnovers which led to 27 points for Miami.
What's Next
The Ospreys stay in south Florida and play FAU On Monday in the Owls' season opener. The game is set for 5 p.m. and airs on CUSA.TV
