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CanesCounty – Women's Basketball: Miami drops game at Virginia, third straight loss
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Both Miami (16-10, 6-9 ACC) and Virginia (13-13, 5-10 ACC) rattled off double-digit scoring runs during the evening, but when the dust settled, the host Cavaliers pulled ahead as Miami dropped a 77-60 decision on the road Thursday, Feb. 22.
Four Hurricanes tallied double-digit scoring nights, with Latasha Lattimore finishing one rebound shy of a double-double. Kyla Oldacre also added a season-high 14 points, and Shayeann Day-Wilson notched her 12th-straight double-digit scoring outing despite the loss.
FINAL | Virginia 77, Miami 60
The first quarter didnât reach the media timeout until 2:13, with an unusual lack of stoppages in play. Lattimore posted six early points, but Virginia held a 14-11 lead at the nightâs first media break.
The Hoos claimed a 22-15 advantage after the first 10 minutes, expanding that lead to 10 shortly into the second frame. Jasmyne Roberts answered with a three-pointer, helping cut the deficit to five, but Virginia used a 6-0 spurt and pushed its lead to 42-28 with 2:46 to go in the second quarter. Virginia remained in front by 14 heading into the second half.
UVA started with two buckets, but Miami asserted itself on offense, getting to the line while getting stops to fuel a 9-0 run and bring Miami back within 52-43. UVA hit a three to close the third as Miami chased 11 at the end of the third frame.
Oldacre made two layups, and Day-Wilson made a step-back jumper, bringing Miami within five at 58-53 with 8:25 to go. Miami trimmed it down to one possession for the first time since the first quarter with a Roberts jumper. UVA would go on a 9-0 run over the next 2:24 to bring its lead back to double-digits and close the game out.
âWe had our backs against the wall and had some people playing out of position, but playing very well,â head coach Katie Meier said. âI think Latasha, Lazaria [Spearman], and Kyla were phenomenal and played very hard. Weâre hurting in the locker room because we made such an effort to come back in that game and cut the lead. The score is not indicative of that game, and I think we were right there, doing everything that we couldâ¦38 points in the paint and 27 points from our bench is very good for usâ¦We asked our bigs to get 30 and 20 today, and they got close. It was a physical basketball game in the end.â
NOTES
Miami outscored Virginia by 22 in the paint
Oldacre scored a season-high 14 points
Both teams went on a double-digit scoring run in the game
Four Canes scored in double figures
Lattimore finished one rebound short of a double-double
It was also Lattimoreâs third-straight double-digit scoring game
It was Lattimore and Ally Stedmanâs first career start at Miami
UP NEXT
Miami goes to Clemson for the final road game of the regular season on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m.
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To no one’s surprise, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF engaged in a scorefest May 13 at TQL Stadium.
A hat trick by one of the best goalscorers in the history of the game, Lionel Messi, sparked Miami to a 5-3 win. Miami scored three times from the 79th minute on to come from behind.
A sellout crowd of 25,513 witnessed the showdown, the club’s sixth home sellout of the season.
FC Cincinnati falls to 4-5-4, staying at 16 points, taking its first loss since April 4 at Red Bull New York. Miami improves to 7-2-4 for 25 points, improving to 7-1-1 on the road this season. Miami moved into second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville. Cincinnati started the night tied for fifth but could drop depending on games later on.
Second half highlights as FC Cincinnati squandered a late lead
Cincinnati took a 3-2 lead in the 64th minute.
Evander fired a rocket from the top of the 18 into the top left corner. Deneky passed ahead to him, then he maneuvered around two defenders, and no one stepped up to him. It is Evander’s seventh goal of the season.
Miami tied it in the 80th minute, 3-3.
After a Cincy turnover, Rodrigo De Paul quickly found Messi in transition, who delivered to Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti, playing his first game in a month, maneuvered in space and scored from the top of the box for his fourth of the season.
Miami took a 4-3 lead in the 83rd. A Messi free kick from 35 yds was saved by Cincy keeper Roman Celentano. He collided with Andrei Chirila, which knocked the ball out of his hands. Miami’s German Berterame pounced on the rebound to give Miami the lead, his fourth goal of the season.
Chirila landed hard after the collision and was taken out of the game.
Miami took a 5-3 lead when Messi made a sliding shot after a cross from Silvetti. The ball went off the post, then off Roman Celentano, who was on his stomach trying to get the ball, then in. Messi was credited with the goal and a hat trick.
FC Cincinnati took a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute.
Pavel Bucha scored from close range. He took a crossing pass from Bryan Ramirez after Denkey found him on the left side in transition.
It was Bucha’s second goal of the MLS season and the second assist for Ramirez. Bucha was hit in the head late in the first half and examined by trainers, but stayed in the game.
Moments later, Messi had a free kick from 30 yards saved by Celentano.
Messi scored again in the 56th minute to tie it, 2-2. He had a nice give-and-go with Rodrigo De Paul, who dribbled near the end line and crossed to him from the right side. Messi was unmarked and scored easily from near the penalty spot.
In the 62nd minute, Luis Suarez missed an open shot that Celentano saved, set up by a quick transition by Miami.
Miami ended with 17 shots to 10 for Cincinnati, six on target. After an even first half, Miami controlled the expected-goals mark, with 4 to 1.6 for the home team.
First half highlights
Messi scored from close range in the 24th off a turnover by Matt Miazga. Miazga tried to pass to a teammate on the side but the pass went straight to Messi.
He had a goal in the fifth minute waved off by offsides.
In the 32nd minute, Cincinnati won a corner kick, which Evander placed right in front of the goal line but the ball was cleared away.
In the 42nd minute, a Kevin Denkey penalty kick tied it up. Denkey drew the PK after collecting a good pass into the box by Pavel Bucha and being grabbed by Gonzalo Lujan. Denkey converted for his team-high eighth goal of the season.
The first half was tied 1-1 and virtually even on statistics. Both sides had seven shots, one on goal, and 1.1 expected goals. Neither keeper made a save.
What’s next for FC Cincinnati?
Cincinnati heads to the West Coast to play San Diego FC 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. It is the first meeting between the teams. San Diego, 3-5-4 for 13 points, was set to play Austin later May 13. Cincinnati will leave for California on May 14.
A wildfire has scorched over 11,000 acres in Florida’s Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.
The Max Road Miramar Fire is straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. At least 11,000 acres have been burned, and the fire is 80% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stopping to watch the fires along US-27 were causing dangerous traffic backups.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were working with state forest officials to protect nearby properties.
Florida Senator Rick Scott urged people on social media to adhere to any local road closures.
Aerial footage showed flames in the vicinity of a local subdivision, and smoke could be seen billowing for miles.
This comes in the middle of Florida’s wildfire season, which is being compounded by a historic drought ongoing across the state.
Almost 2,000 wildfires have burned nearly 120,000 acres just since the start of the year, the forest service said earlier this month.
Wildfires south of Jacksonville canceled and delayed Amtrak service last month.
While the vast majority of the state is under Exceptional or Extreme Drought conditions, Miami itself is roughly an inch below average rainfall, year-to-date.
However, parts of the Everglades are also experiencing Extreme Drought.
Fire officials are warning residents to take precautions if smoke is impacting your area. Those with respiratory conditions, older adults and children may be especially sensitive to smoke exposure.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is advising people to stay indoors when possible and set home and vehicle A/C systems to recirculate.
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