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Star Guard Haley Cavinder Leads Miami (FL) Hurricanes Against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a Must-Watch Matchup

As the Miami (FL) Hurricanes prepare to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, all eyes are on Haley Cavinder, the guard who has been nothing short of spectacular in recent games. This matchup promises to be an electrifying display of women's basketball talent, with both teams looking to assert their dominance.


Jan 14, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) goes up for a shot in front of Miami Hurricanes guard Jasmyne Roberts (4) and guard Jaida Patrick (5) in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

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Haley Cavinder has been a revelation for the Hurricanes, showcasing her skills as a top scorer and playmaker. Over the last three games, she has averaged an impressive 19 points per game, along with 4.3 assists and 6 rebounds. Her shooting efficiency is noteworthy, with a field goal percentage of 49 percent and an exceptional three-point shooting at 45 percent. Cavinder's performance against North Carolina State Wolfpack was particularly remarkable, where she scored 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists.


On the Notre Dame side, Sonia Citron and Olivia Miles have been standout players. Citron's best performance came against the Pittsburgh Panthers where she scored a whopping 22 points and secured 10 rebounds, demonstrating her ability to dominate both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Miles has been consistently impressive, peaking with a stunning 28-point game against Pittsburgh Panthers as well. Her ability to contribute across the board with assists and rebounds makes her a critical player for the Fighting Irish.


Jan 14, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) goes up for a shot in the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

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The Hurricanes have shown they can rely on multiple players besides Cavinder. Natalija Marshall and Cameron Williams have also made significant contributions. Marshall's performance against North Carolina State Wolfpack stands out with 17 points and solid defensive play. Williams has been effective in grabbing rebounds and scoring efficiently from inside.


For Notre Dame Fighting Irish, beyond Citron and Miles' heroics, Hannah Hidalgo has emerged as a key player. Her best showing was against California Golden Bears where she put up an impressive 24 points alongside five assists and three steals.


Jan 14, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Maddy Westbeld (21) goes up for a shot as Miami Hurricanes guard Lemyah Hylton (1) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

As we look forward to this clash at Watsco Center in Coral Gables on February 20th at 7:00 PM EST available on ACC Network Extra via Internet broadcast networks, it's clear that while Haley Cavinder may be leading the charge for Miami (FL) Hurricanes, this game will be won or lost based on team efforts from both sides.


Fans are encouraged not just to watch this promising encounter but also engage actively by sharing their thoughts online about these incredible athletes' performances during this season.

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