CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Interstat) — The Miami Hurricanes delivered a dominant performance from the opening tip, overwhelming the Florida Atlantic Owls 79-47 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Watsco Center.

From the outset, the Hurricanes established a commanding lead, outscoring the Owls 24-9 in the first quarter and never looking back. The early surge was fueled by efficient shooting and a stifling defense that Florida Atlantic struggled to solve all evening. Miami maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the remainder of the game, leading 42-23 at halftime and 61-41 after three quarters before closing out the 32-point victory.

The statistical disparity painted a clear picture of Miami’s comprehensive control. The Hurricanes shot a blistering 54.2 percent from the field, connecting on 32 of 59 attempts, while the Owls were held to a frigid 30.4 percent, making just 17 of 56 shots. The three-point line was equally telling, with Miami hitting 7 of 15 from beyond the arc compared to Florida Atlantic’s 6 of 26.

Miami’s offensive execution was nearly flawless, scoring 79 points on 71 possessions for an elite offensive rating of 111.9. Florida Atlantic, by contrast, managed just 47 points on 69 possessions, resulting in an offensive rating of 68.4, highlighting their struggles against the Hurricanes’ defensive pressure.

The Hurricanes also dominated the interior, outscoring the Owls 44-22 in the paint and securing 12 offensive rebounds to Florida Atlantic’s six. Miami capitalized on Florida Atlantic’s mistakes, scoring 17 points off 13 Owl turnovers. Despite committing 16 turnovers of their own, the Hurricanes’ defensive effort, which included 10 steals and five blocks, consistently disrupted Florida Atlantic’s offensive flow.

Miami’s attack was balanced, with several players making significant contributions. Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-foot-6 center from Marion, Indiana, provided a strong inside presence, scoring 13 points and adding two blocks in 23 minutes. Amarachi Kimpson of Little Elm, Texas, and Gal Raviv of Netanya, Israel, each chipped in 14 points. Raviv also dished out four assists. Ahnay Adams from New Bedford, Massachusetts, orchestrated the offense effectively with nine points and a team-high five assists.

For Florida Atlantic, Grace Carstensen of Hinsdale, Illinois, was a bright spot, leading all scorers with 14 points in 23 minutes. Zahira Arizmendi from Madrid, Spain, and Haley Walker of Burlington, Vermont, each added eight points, with Walker also contributing three assists.

The game was the back end of a home-and-home series after the two teams met in Boca Raton last season. With the win, Miami improves to a perfect 3-0 to start the season, while Florida Atlantic falls to 2-1.

The Hurricanes will next travel to Orlando to face Davidson on Thursday, Nov. 20, as part of a multi-team event. Their schedule then intensifies with a marquee matchup against Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 22, also in Orlando.

Florida Atlantic looks to rebound on the road against South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 20. The Owls then return home for a challenging contest against in-state rival Florida on Monday, Nov. 24.

The announced attendance at the Watsco Center was 791. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Miami entered the game with a 96.90 percent probability to win, a projection they fulfilled with a decisive and methodical performance.