CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s basketball team dropped their first contest of the season Wednesday evening, falling to Vanderbilt (9-1) by a final score of 88-70.
The Hurricanes (7-1) managed to shoot 52.8 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from behind the arc, however, they surrendered a season-high 88 points to the Commodores and were outrebounded 36-24.
Jasmyne Roberts and Haley Cavinder each had impressive performances for Miami. Roberts scored a team-high 19 points on 8-14 shooting from the field, while also recording four steals, grabbing three rebounds, and dishing out three assists. Haley Cavinder scored 13 points, recorded five assists, and corralled four rebounds.
Cameron Williams also had a strong outing for the Canes, as she scored 14 points on 7-10 shooting, while also pulling down five rebounds in the contest.
Hanna Cavinder chipped in eight points on 3-4 shooting from the field, including a perfect 2-2 from behind the arc.
Mikayla Blakes and Khamil Pierre led the way for Vanderbilt. Pierre scored a game-high 28 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, while Blakes added 26 points.
Miami fell behind early, as they trailed 23-13 after the first quarter. Vanderbilt managed to expand their lead up to 15 points after the second quarter, as they took a 46-31 lead into halftime.
Miami attempted to battle back in the third quarter, however, they were unable to trim the deficit to single digits. The Canes outscored the Commodores 24-23 in the stanza and entered the final period trailing 69-55.
Vanderbilt went on to earn the 88-70 victory, as Miami sustained their first loss of the season.
The Canes will return to the court on Sunday when they are slated to host Bethune-Cookman at 2 p.m.
