Twin Hanna reacts in 5 words after Haley Cavinder inspires Miami's OT win

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Hanna Cavinder and Haley Cavinder arrive on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre (Photo: Imagn)

Hanna Cavinder beamed with pride after her twin sister, Haley Cavinder, led the Miami Hurricanes to an 83-74 overtime win over the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the Miami Thanksgiving Tournament on Sunday.

Hanna posted a comment on a post by espnW's on Instagram. The page posted Haley's stats and highlights in the come-from-behind victory.

She showed love to her sibling, writing, "in Haley Cavinder I trust" following her heroics against the Bobcats.

Hanna Cavinder praises her sister Haley Cavinder on Instagram after her heroics against Quinnipiac. Source: Instagram/@espnw
Hanna Cavinder praises her sister Haley Cavinder on Instagram after her heroics against Quinnipiac. Source: Instagram/@espnw

Haley Cavinder dazzles in Miami Hurricanes' win vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats

Haley Cavinder stepped up for Miami in the win over Quinnipiac, scoring a game-high 30 points. She shot 11-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc. She also made five of her six free throw attempts.

Cavinder scored 11 of her 30 points in the first half to help Miami build a 41-26 advantage at the break. She continued her hot scoring spree in the third quarter, dropping 11 points to keep the Hurricanes in front by double digits.

Haley Cavinder (#14) of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Jacksonville Dolphins during the first quarter at Watsco Center (Photo: Getty)
Haley Cavinder (#14) of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Jacksonville Dolphins during the first quarter at Watsco Center (Photo: Getty)

However, in the fourth quarter, things went south for Miami as Quinnipiac launched a remarkable fightback. The Bobcats went on a 20-5 run to turn a 12-point deficit into a 67-64 lead with 33 seconds remaining.

Cavinder then delivered when the Hurricanes needed her the most, draining a 3-pointer with 12.4 seconds left to send the game into overtime.

Miami regained control in the extra period, outscoring Quinnipiac 16-7, to remain undefeated this season. The Hurricanes improved to 7-0 with the victory.

Cavinder also contributed in other departments, finishing the game with nine assists and six rebounds.


Hanna Cavinder, Jasmyne Roberts contribute in Miami's win

It wasn't just Cavinder who punished the Bobcats' defense as two other players scored in double figures for the Hurricanes. Jasmyne Roberts scored 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting. Meanwhile, Cameron Williams nearly recorded a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.

Hanna Cavinder (#15) and Haley Cavinder (#14) of the Miami Hurricanes talk on the court during the second half of their NCAA game against the Jacksonville Dolphins at Watsco Center (Photo: Getty)
Hanna Cavinder (#15) and Haley Cavinder (#14) of the Miami Hurricanes talk on the court during the second half of their NCAA game against the Jacksonville Dolphins at Watsco Center (Photo: Getty)

Hanna Cavinder also delivered for the Hurricanes, scoring nine points and grabbing seven rebounds in 40 minutes of action.

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