RedHawks Capture 67-49 Win Against Valparaiso

Tuesday, December 8

Oxford, Ohio

5:30 p.m.

Miami University

1-1,0-0MAC

Valparaiso University

2-2,0-0MVC

Valparaiso

Miami (OH)

RedHawks Capture 67-49 Win Against Valparaiso

12/8/2020 7:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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OXFORD, Ohio- The Miami University women's basketball team used a balanced scoring attack and a stellar defensive effort to defeat Valparaiso, 67-49, on Tuesday night at Millett Hall. Valparaiso, coming off back-to-back wins over Illinois and Purdue drops to 2-2 on the season while Miami picks up its first win and is now 1-1 this year.

Overall four different RedHwks scored in double figures, while Miami's defense held Valparaiso to 31.6 percent shooting and outrebounded the Crusaders 50-26.

How It Happened:

Senior forward Kelly McLaughlin led all Miami scorers and posted her first double-double of the year with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Sophomore guard Peyton Scott and freshman guard/forward Katie Davidson continued their hot starts to the season, combining for 28 points--14 apiece--to add to the RedHawks' overall total.
Redshirt senior Abbey Hoff put up a solid performance with 12 points and seven rebounds on 50 percent shooting from the field.
Defensively, the RedHawks held the Crusaders to 10 points or less in two separate quarters, almost doubling Valparaiso's score by the end of the first half.

What's Next: The RedHawks travel to Columbus to take on Ohio State on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. Stay tuned to MiamiRedHawks.com for television details.