TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — In a season defined by struggles, the Florida State women’s basketball team found a decisive and much-needed victory Sunday, avenging an earlier loss by overpowering in-state rival Miami 87-70 at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

Fueled by a career-high 22 points from sophomore Tatum Greene and a dominant offensive performance, the Seminoles snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 8-16 overall. Miami, which had defeated Florida State by 16 points just four weeks prior, fell to .500 at 12-12.

The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the third quarter, where Florida State effectively put the contest out of reach. Leading 42-34 at halftime, the Seminoles opened the second half with a blistering 12-2 run over the first three and a half minutes. The surge was ignited by back-to-back layups from Jasmine Shavers, the second coming off a steal, and capped by a Pania Davis layup that forced a Miami timeout with the score 54-36.

Miami’s offense, which labored all afternoon, could not mount a response. The Hurricanes shot just 36.1% from the field for the game and a frigid 19.2% from three-point range. Their 85.4 offensive rating on 82 possessions underscored a disjointed effort, while Florida State operated with crisp efficiency, posting a 105.9 offensive rating on the same number of trips.

Greene, who had averaged just 7.5 points over her previous two games, was the catalyst for Florida State’s offensive explosion. The 6-foot-3 guard from Baltimore shot 9 of 15 from the floor, hit two three-pointers, and added seven rebounds. Her scoring inside and out kept Miami’s defense off balance throughout.

She was complemented by a balanced Seminoles attack. Solè Williams of Cincinnati contributed 14 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Jasmine Shavers of Mesquite, Texas, added 13 points and five rebounds. Florida State shot 51.6% from the field and outscored Miami 44-40 in the paint, demonstrating superior shot selection and execution.

Miami’s effort was led by the formidable interior presence of Ra Shaya Kyle. The 6-foot-6 center from Marion, Indiana, recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes. Guard Gal Raviv of Netanya, Israel, added 17 points and five assists, and Ahnay Adams of New Bedford, Massachusetts, chipped in 13 points.

However, the Hurricanes’ reliance on Kyle inside was not enough to overcome their perimeter shooting woes and a defense that allowed Florida State to shoot over 50%. The Seminoles also won the turnover battle, converting 15 Miami miscues into points while committing 16 of their own.

Florida State built its lead steadily from the outset. After a slow start from both teams, the Seminoles used an 8-0 run late in the first quarter to establish a 13-11 lead they would not relinquish. They extended the advantage to eight by halftime and then delivered the knockout blow with the third-quarter run.

The victory provides a positive pivot for Florida State as it navigates the second half of Atlantic Coast Conference play. For Miami, the loss marks a third consecutive defeat and continues a pattern of inconsistency that has plagued its season.

According to pregame analytics from Interstat, Florida State entered with a 61% probability to win, a forecast they fulfilled with authority on their home floor.

Both teams continue ACC play next week. Florida State hosts Boston College on Thursday before traveling to Louisville on Sunday. Miami hits the road for a matchup at Boston College next Sunday.