CORAL GABLES, FL - The Saint Peter's women's basketball team was defeated in a tough class against the Miami Hurricanes 46-78 at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables.
The Peacocks entered the contest a heavy underdog, but particularly in the third quarter, Saint Peter's proved just how dangerous this roster can be. Although dealing with injuries early, the Peacocks dominated early in the second half and outscored the Hurricanes 21-16 in the third. Topping the scoreboard was
Lamaria Estridge who stepped up in a major way with 12 points and tied for the team lead with four rebounds as well.
Jada Mills brought an aggressive scoring presence off the bench, scoring 10 points and filling up the stat sheet with two rebounds, two assists, a steal, and playing the second most minutes with 28.
HOW IT HAPPENED
FIRST QUARTER: The first quarter wasnt too kind to Saint Peter's as the Hurricanes came out swinging, going on a 12-0 run to open up the first period. After a scoreless five minutes,
Ineivi Plata scored the first points for the Peacocks on a transition three pointer after the steal by Mills. A layup inside by the Canes led to a triple by Mills to be followed up by a pull up jumper from
Sierra Patricio to make the score 8-14. Both teams exchanged defensive stops and Plata would knock down another jumper from downtown to be the final points for Saint Peter's in the first. A pair of free throws by Miami led to a 11-18 score after one.
SECOND QUARTER: Just like the first quarter, the Peacocks gave up an early run to the Hurricanes until the run ended thanks to a triple. This time coming from
Sophie Staunton, scoring her first career basket to make the score 14-28. Another big scoring run by Miami ended with a triple from Estridge. The Peacocks continued to make the three point shot their biggest weapon, as Stauntont and Mills added a pair of triples to send the contest into halftime with a score of 23-43.
THIRD QUARTER: Plata scored the first basket coming out of the half with a layup inside and Patricio added more to the total with a long range 3-pointer. Mills kept the triples coming, knocking down her third three pointer of the game. After a turnaround jumper by Estridge, Saint Peter's was down 33-54 halfway through the quarter.
Eszter Turi scored her first points of the contest with a spinning layup inside followed by a made free throw from Plata. More points at the line came from Mills who knocked down one of her two free throws, and Estridge added a layup inside for good measure. The last minute of the third quarter was all Estridge, as she scored five straight points, including a buzzer-beating three point basket to send the contest into the fourth with a 44-59 score.
FOURTH QUARTER: Following the very dominant third quarter, the Peacocks quickly fell behind the eight ball in the fourth quarter as the Hurricanes scored 12 straight points to open up the final period.
Layla Christopher would put an end to the drought with a layup inside, joining Staunton for scoring their first points in their college careers. However, that lone basket from Christopher was the only points scored in the fourth. With Saint Peter's being defeated at the buzzer in a highly entertaining back and forth afair to Miami 46-78.
UP NEXT: The Peacocks will return to their homecourt on Wednesday, Nov. 18 for the home opener against Lafayatte, tip off scheduled for 6 pm ET.
