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Vol. 89, Issue 13 | Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2011
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THE MIAMI HURRICANE
From worst to first STEVEN LEVY // The Miami Hurricane
CHEER: Sophomore Morgan Stroman celebrates with teammates and fans on the court after Thursday night’s victory over Florida State at the BUC.
Canes finish regular season at the top of the conference BY ERNESTO SUAREZ | SPORTS EDITOR
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ust one year ago, the Hurricane women’s basketball program sat at the bottom of the ACC, and though the team had plenty of potential, it hadn’t yet found its way onto the court. After defeating Georgia Tech (21-9, 9-5 ACC) on Sunday afternoon, the Canes completed the first part of their incredible turnaround. Riquna Williams exploded with 32 points and Selina Archer contributed 8 points and four rebounds off the bench as Miami (26-3, 12-2 ACC) took down the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 70-59. The win gives the Canes at least a share of first place in the ACC, and if Duke loses
at home to North Carolina, Miami would have first place to themselves. “We don’t care, we won this thing,” said head coach Katie Meier after the game. “Whether we’re tied or by ourselves, we’re worst to first.” In the final game to be played inside of Georgia Tech’s Alexander Memorial Coliseum, both teams kept it close throughout the first half. After Miami opened the game with a 16-8 lead, Georgia Tech closed the gap with 9 straight points and the teams exchanged leads five times over the rest of the half. Miami ended the half up just one, leading 30-29.
SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 10
VOLUNTEER FEVER UM STUDENTS ARE MOST LIKELY TO JOIN PEACE CORPS PAGE 3
FEEL THE HEAT THE MIAMI WEATHER WARRANTS BEING OUTDOORS PAGE 6
COMIC CON FUN FROM R2-D2 TO SPIDER-MAN, SUPERHEROES COME ALIVE PAGE 7