The mid-major monster nearly mauled the Miami Hurricanes again.
But Miami bit back.
Miami’s past three women’s basketball seasons have ended with NCAA Tournament upset losses to Quinnipiac (twice) and South Dakota State. But late Friday night, the host Hurricanes held off the feisty Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 69-62.
Beatrice Mompremier led Miami (25-8) in points (21) and blocks (three). She also added 10 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season.
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Miami’s other post player, Emese Hof, also had a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.