CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Virginia used a dominant third quarter to defeat Miami 67-56 in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at John Paul Jones Arena.

The Cavaliers, trailing 26-25 at halftime, outscored the Hurricanes 22-12 in the third period to seize control. Virginia capitalized on Miami’s mistakes, scoring 20 points off turnovers.

Kymora Johnson led Virginia with 18 points and five assists. Miami’s Gal Raviv scored 13 points with six assists. Virginia improved to 16-7, while Miami fell to 12-11. Attendance was 3,709.