Saturday, February 8
Oxford, Ohio
2:00 p.m. ET
Miami University
11-12,4-7MAC
87
vs
99
Central Michigan
18-4,11-0MAC
1
2
3
4
F
Central Mich.
12
21
37
29
99
Miami (OH)
18
15
26
28
87
Chippewas Get Best of RedHawks, 99-87
2/8/2020 4:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Savannah Kluesner recorded a career-high 35 points in the loss.
OXFORD – Savannah Kluesner's career-high 35 points were not enough for the Miami University women's basketball team in a 99-87 loss to Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The game was tied at 33 apiece at the half, but CMU (18-4, 11-0 MAC) exploded for 37 points in the third quarter to gather a double-digit lead.
Kluesner's 35 points is eighth-most in school history and sixth-most in Millett Hall history. The last RedHawk to score at least 35 points in a game was Lauren Dickerson versus Eastern Kentucky (37 points) on Nov. 20, 2019.
Joining Kluesner in double figures were Abbey Hoff (17 points) and Dickerson (16 points – 14 in the second half). Peyton Scott added nine points. Kluesner had a team-high seven rebounds, while Dickerson recorded a career-high 12 assists. Dickerson's 12 assists rank fourth-most in Miami history. This was the second double-double of Dickerson's career.
Central Michigan finished the game with 17 made three pointers (on 35 attempts) and were 30-for-57 from the field. Miami was 33-of-70 overall and 7-for-24 from behind the arc.
The game could not have started much better for the Red and White. Miami (11-12, 4-7 MAC) held a 13-2 advantage just 4:28 into the contest as four different RedHawks found the stat sheet, including a triple from Kenzie Schmitz.
Both teams came out hot to begin the second half. Hoff scored a quick five points on Miami's first two possessions and Dickerson added six points in the first 4:30 of the third quarter as the game remained tied at 48-48 with 4:49 left in the third.
Miami's comeback started early with back to back buckets by Kluesner and a triple from Dickerson. A Hoff layup got Miami to 84-78 with 3:00 to play, but the RedHawks could get no closer.
Miami returns to action on Feb. 12 at Northern Illinois.
Kluesner's 35 points is eighth-most in school history and sixth-most in Millett Hall history. The last RedHawk to score at least 35 points in a game was Lauren Dickerson versus Eastern Kentucky (37 points) on Nov. 20, 2019.
Joining Kluesner in double figures were Abbey Hoff (17 points) and Dickerson (16 points – 14 in the second half). Peyton Scott added nine points. Kluesner had a team-high seven rebounds, while Dickerson recorded a career-high 12 assists. Dickerson's 12 assists rank fourth-most in Miami history. This was the second double-double of Dickerson's career.
Central Michigan finished the game with 17 made three pointers (on 35 attempts) and were 30-for-57 from the field. Miami was 33-of-70 overall and 7-for-24 from behind the arc.
The game could not have started much better for the Red and White. Miami (11-12, 4-7 MAC) held a 13-2 advantage just 4:28 into the contest as four different RedHawks found the stat sheet, including a triple from Kenzie Schmitz.
CMU battled back to close the gap to 15-12 late in the opening quarter but a three pointer at the buzzer from Hoff pushed Miami's lead to 18-12..@L_13_O to @kenzischmitz for 3⃣!#RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/eH6vxjNBCZ
— Miami University WBB (@MiamiOH_WBB) February 8, 2020
The Chippewas would outscore Miami 21-15 in the second quarter to knot the score at 33-33 at the half..@ab_hoff for THREE!! Monique Esbrand with the inbound pass!#RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/RF2Mc75mz8
— Miami University WBB (@MiamiOH_WBB) February 8, 2020
Both teams came out hot to begin the second half. Hoff scored a quick five points on Miami's first two possessions and Dickerson added six points in the first 4:30 of the third quarter as the game remained tied at 48-48 with 4:49 left in the third.
Central Michigan would continue its hot shooting and maintain a 70-59 advantage after three quarters of play. In the quarter the Chippewas shot 82.4 percent and were 8-of-11 from behind the arc.😤💪 @L_13_O #RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/wQcVhipf3N
— Miami University WBB (@MiamiOH_WBB) February 8, 2020
Miami's comeback started early with back to back buckets by Kluesner and a triple from Dickerson. A Hoff layup got Miami to 84-78 with 3:00 to play, but the RedHawks could get no closer.
Miami returns to action on Feb. 12 at Northern Illinois.
Team Stats
CMU
Miami
FG%
.526
.471
3FG%
.486
.292
FT%
.880
.667
RB
38
31
TO
17
12
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
35
FGM
14
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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