The University of Miami women’s basketball team opened the 2026-27 regular season with a 75-48 victory over Florida Atlantic on Nov. 2 at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. Ahnay Adams led Miami with a career-high 21 points while shooting 8-of-10 from the field. Gal Raviv and Soma Okolo added 11 points each for Miami.
Miami shot 51.7 percent from the field and held Florida Atlantic to 31.5 percent shooting. The Hurricanes outrebounded Florida Atlantic 40-27 while recording 15 assists and 12 steals. Gianna Corbitt led Miami with 10 rebounds, and Adams added eight.
Adams leads efficient Miami offense
Corbitt and Raviv shared Miami’s assist lead with four each, while Amarachi Kimpson recorded a team-high three steals. Miami took control after Florida Atlantic opened the scoring. Anna Liepina put Miami on the board with a driving layup for her first points as a Hurricane, and Raviv followed with a basket that gave Miami a 4-2 lead.
Miami maintained its advantage through the remainder of the first quarter and led 17-12 entering the second. The Hurricanes outscored Florida Atlantic 19-13 in the second period. Adams scored on two early layups, and Jess-Mine Zodia added five points as Miami extended its lead to as many as 16 points before taking a 36-25 advantage into halftime.
Miami pulls away after halftime
Miami outscored Florida Atlantic 24-14 in the third quarter while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. The Hurricanes continued their efficient shooting in the fourth quarter, making 60 percent of their attempts. Miami also held Florida Atlantic to nine points in the final period.
The win featured contributions across Miami’s lineup, with Adams providing the top scoring performance and Corbitt leading the rebounding effort. Raviv and Okolo joined Adams in double figures, while Kimpson led the defensive effort in steals. Miami’s shooting, rebounding and defensive numbers supported its control throughout the game.
Next game
Miami hosts Jacksonville on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Watsco Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The game will be available on ACCNX.
FSB Take
Miami’s season opener showed a balanced performance built on efficient shooting, control of the glass and defensive activity. Adams’ 8-of-10 shooting supplied the individual highlight, while Miami’s 15 assists and 12 steals reflected contributions beyond scoring. The combination gives Miami a clear foundation to carry into its Nov. 5 home game against Jacksonville.
Source: Original report