CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Interstat) — Duke used a dominant first half and a strong defensive effort to defeat Miami 74-58 in Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball on Thursday night at Watsco Center.

The Blue Devils (15-6) built a 39-23 halftime lead, holding the Hurricanes (12-9) to just nine points in the first quarter. Miami rallied with a 27-point third quarter but could not overcome the early deficit.

Toby Fournier led Duke with 23 points, while Taina Mair added 18 points and five assists. The Blue Devils shot 50% from the field and forced 13 turnovers, converting them into 19 points.

Ra Shaya Kyle scored 21 points for Miami, which shot just 1 for 11 from 3-point range and was hampered by only two assists as a team. Attendance was 897.