The Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball team pulled off one of their gutsiest wins of the season on Sunday, rallying from a 19-point deficit to beat SMU 75-66 on the road in Dallas. Now sitting at 12-8 overall and 4-5 in ACC play, the Canes showed the kind of resilience and offensive firepower that could make them a tough out down the stretch.
But make no mistake-this one didn’t start pretty.
SMU, now 8-13 and just 1-8 in conference play, came out swinging. The Mustangs opened the game with a blistering 17-2 run, capitalizing on early turnovers-including three from Miami guard Gal Raviv-to put the Canes on their heels right away. The energy in Moody Coliseum was electric, and for a moment, it looked like Miami might get run off the court.
Then came the response.
After a three-minute scoring drought, Miami found its footing. Seven unanswered points helped close the gap to 17-9 by the first media timeout, and the Canes clawed their way back to within two with just over two minutes left in the first quarter. Still, SMU closed the period strong, holding a 24-17 lead.
The second quarter brought more of the same from the Mustangs. They opened with four quick points and forced four more Miami turnovers, holding the Canes to just 35.3% shooting in the half. By the break, SMU had stretched its lead to 47-34 and looked firmly in control.
But the second half was a different story.
The comeback began at the free-throw line, where freshman guard Ahnay Adams knocked down two of her career-high 18 points. Moments later, Amarachi Kimpson-back in her home state of Texas-delivered a momentum-shifting four-point play that sparked a 10-2 run. Suddenly, Miami had life.
The third quarter belonged to the Canes. They outscored SMU 19-10 in the frame, cutting the deficit to just four points by the end of the period. Kimpson was a force, slashing through the lane and hitting tough shots, while Raviv found her rhythm after a shaky start.
Then came the fourth.
Trailing for 29 minutes and once down by as many as 19, the Canes finally took their first lead of the game at 63-61. Raviv was relentless, scoring 12 points in the first 15 minutes of the second half, while Kimpson continued to shine, finishing with a game-high 23 points.
SMU briefly tied the game at 64 with a clutch three-pointer at the 1:58 mark, but Miami didn’t blink. Kimpson answered again, scoring five of the next eight points to seal the deal and complete the comeback. When the final buzzer sounded, it was Miami on top-75-66.
This was a statement win for a team that’s been searching for consistency. The Canes showed poise, grit, and a refusal to fold-even when the game looked all but lost.
Next up, they’ll ride that momentum into a marquee matchup against No. 21 Duke on Thursday night at the Watsco Center. Not only will it be Miami’s first home game since their win over Florida State on January 11, but it’ll also be a special night as the program honors Katie Meier, the winningest coach in Hurricanes history, against her alma mater.
Tip-off is set for 8 p.m., with full coverage on ACCN. If Sunday was any indication, the Canes are far from done making noise this season.