The Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball team is in a tough spot, grappling with consistency issues that have surfaced during a challenging stretch of games. With four consecutive losses to No. 20 Duke, Syracuse, UVA, and Florida State, the Hurricanes are facing some tough questions on both ends of the court.
Their most recent setback was an 87-70 defeat to the Seminoles in Tallahassee, marking their fifth straight conference loss. This came on the heels of a 67-56 loss to UVA, adding to earlier defeats against Syracuse and Duke. Despite showing grit and determination, Miami has been plagued by scoring droughts and struggles at the free-throw line, which have repeatedly cost them.
A recurring theme in these games has been Miami’s slow starts. Against Florida State, they went scoreless for the first four minutes. Syracuse also jumped to a 9-0 lead early, setting the tone for the game.
Ra Shaya Kyle has been a bright spot for the Hurricanes, consistently scoring in double digits throughout the recent losses. Gal Raviv has also been a steady presence in the backcourt, scoring 16 points against Duke and dishing out seven assists against Syracuse. Yet, even with these strong individual performances, Miami has struggled to maintain momentum.
Inconsistencies have been costly, with both the Cavaliers and Syracuse disrupting Miami’s rhythm and forcing them into tough possessions. Now at 13-12 overall and 5-9 in ACC play, the Hurricanes face a pivotal stretch. They’ll have a chance to regroup with a three-game homestand against Stanford, California, and Pittsburgh before wrapping up the regular season against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on March 1.
These recent losses have exposed ongoing challenges for Miami, including inconsistent shooting, untimely turnovers, and difficulties in sustaining defensive pressure. Head coach Tricia Cullop is focusing on patience and growth, as the team continues to find its identity.
For the Hurricanes, the task ahead is to transform flashes of competitiveness into consistent performance. As conference play heats up, they’ll need cleaner execution, stronger starts, and more discipline to halt their slide and make a mark in the ACC race.