NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — The Miami women’s basketball team built a large first-half lead and never trailed, defeating Boston College 82-70 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game Sunday at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

The Hurricanes led 46-29 at halftime after scoring 26 points in the second quarter. The Eagles cut the deficit to eight points in the third quarter but could not complete the comeback. Miami improved to 13-12 overall, while Boston College fell to 4-24.

Miami dominated inside with 38 points in the paint and capitalized on mistakes, scoring 21 points off turnovers. Boston College managed just 26 points in the paint and eight points off turnovers.