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UM guard Laura Cornelius to graduate, skip final year of eligibility

Miami Hurricanes guard Laura Cornelius (1) drives the ball as Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Davion Wingate (2) defends in the second quarter as the University of Miami plays Florida Gulf Coast Eagles during the first round women’s NCAA College Championship at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables on Friday, March 22, 2019. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com

Laura Cornelius, a redshirt junior graduating in May, decided to forgo her final year of college eligibility and pursue a professional career, she announced Thursday.

The 5-8 University of Miami guard was a two-time captain and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health.