Miami vs. NIU Women’s Basketball: RedHawks Fall Short 56-46 in Intense Matchup
In a 56-46 loss, the Miami University women's basketball team fell short against the Northern Illinois Huskies, with Amber Tretter leading Miami with 16 points. Sidney McCrea contributed 15 points for the Huskies, who capitalized on an 23-5 run in the third quarter to secure the win after Miami led 30-20. Miami struggled from the three-point line at 5-of-23, while NIU performed better at 8-of-17.
The Big PictureThe game highlighted Miami's offensive challenges, with NIU's strong comeback revealing the RedHawks' difficulty in maintaining leads and closing out games effectively.
By the Numbers- Miami's Amber Tretter led with 16 points.
- NIU's Sidney McCrea contributed 15 points.
- Miami was 5-of-23 from behind the arc, while NIU connected on 8-of-17 three-pointers.
- Miami dominated the first half but was outscored significantly in the second half by NIU.
- NIU's sudden 23-5 run in the third quarter turned the game in their favor.
- Miami struggled offensively, especially from the three-point line.
The Miami University women's basketball team will conclude their regular season against Ohio in the Battle of the Bricks on Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at Millett Hall.
Bottom LineThe Miami RedHawks faced a tough loss against NIU, showcasing the team's offensive inconsistencies and the need to improve their three-point shooting for future success.
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