Courtesy of Miami Athletics:
The University of Miami women's basketball team defeated Lynn University, 93-41, in an exhibition contest Sunday afternoon at the Watsco Center.
Offensively, Miami was led by freshman Jess-Mine Zodia with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double in her first appearance as a Hurricane. Two other Hurricanes reached double figures in scoring, as freshman Anna Liepina added 18 points and sophomore Soma Okolo contributed 15. Liepina shot 7-of-8 from the field, while Okolo connected on 6-of-7 attempts.
As a team, Miami shot 51.4 percent from the field and outrebounded the Fighting Knights, 49-34. The Hurricanes totaled 21 assists and 11 steals while holding Lynn to a shooting percentage of 23.
Junior Ahnay Adams led Miami with four steals and shared the team lead in assists with Dayana Mendes, as both recorded five. Miami also held a 60-12 advantage in points in the paint and scored 31 points off 21 Lynn turnovers.
Liepina opened the scoring with a layup just 19 seconds into the contest before Natalie Wetzel connected from beyond the arc to give Miami an early 5-0 advantage. The Hurricanes maintained control throughout the opening quarter, taking a 27-16 lead into the second period.
Miami continued to build its advantage in the second quarter, holding Lynn to just eight points while outscoring the Fighting Knights, 21-8. The Hurricanes extended their lead to 24 points heading into halftime, 48-24, while limiting Lynn to a shooting percentage of 28.6 through the opening 20 minutes.
The Hurricanes maintained their defensive pressure in the second half, holding Lynn to 17 points over the final two quarters. Miami closed the contest with a 27-point fourth quarter, shooting 66.7 percent from the field while limiting the Fighting Knights to just five points. The Hurricanes finished the afternoon with a 52-point victory, their largest lead of the contest.
Miami opens the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, hosting Florida Atlantic at the Watsco Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will air on ACCNX.
The University of Miami women's basketball team defeated Lynn University, 93-41, in an exhibition contest Sunday afternoon at the Watsco Center.
Offensively, Miami was led by freshman Jess-Mine Zodia with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double in her first appearance as a Hurricane. Two other Hurricanes reached double figures in scoring, as freshman Anna Liepina added 18 points and sophomore Soma Okolo contributed 15. Liepina shot 7-of-8 from the field, while Okolo connected on 6-of-7 attempts.
As a team, Miami shot 51.4 percent from the field and outrebounded the Fighting Knights, 49-34. The Hurricanes totaled 21 assists and 11 steals while holding Lynn to a shooting percentage of 23.
Junior Ahnay Adams led Miami with four steals and shared the team lead in assists with Dayana Mendes, as both recorded five. Miami also held a 60-12 advantage in points in the paint and scored 31 points off 21 Lynn turnovers.
Liepina opened the scoring with a layup just 19 seconds into the contest before Natalie Wetzel connected from beyond the arc to give Miami an early 5-0 advantage. The Hurricanes maintained control throughout the opening quarter, taking a 27-16 lead into the second period.
Miami continued to build its advantage in the second quarter, holding Lynn to just eight points while outscoring the Fighting Knights, 21-8. The Hurricanes extended their lead to 24 points heading into halftime, 48-24, while limiting Lynn to a shooting percentage of 28.6 through the opening 20 minutes.
The Hurricanes maintained their defensive pressure in the second half, holding Lynn to 17 points over the final two quarters. Miami closed the contest with a 27-point fourth quarter, shooting 66.7 percent from the field while limiting the Fighting Knights to just five points. The Hurricanes finished the afternoon with a 52-point victory, their largest lead of the contest.
Miami opens the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, hosting Florida Atlantic at the Watsco Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will air on ACCNX.
