OXFORD, Ohio (Interstat) — Miami (Ohio) used a dominant second quarter to secure a 74-56 victory over Akron in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Millett Hall.

The Redhawks outscored the Zips 21-9 in the period, turning a 16-12 first-quarter edge into a 37-21 halftime lead. Akron never recovered, despite shooting 10 for 23 from 3-point range. Miami countered with superior efficiency, shooting 52.7% from the floor and forcing 20 turnovers while committing only nine.

Nuria Jurjo and Macie Taylor each scored 15 points for Miami, which improved to 24-5. Liz Murphy led Akron with 15 points. The Zips fell to 7-22. Attendance was 792.