Ranked Women's Teams Win International Tournaments

Top-ranked women's college basketball teams extended their strong starts to the season with decisive victories in international tournaments on Thursday, highlighting dominant performances in the Cancun Challenge in Mexico and the Puerto Rico Classic.

No. 7 Maryland wrapped up the Puerto Rico Classic with a commanding 95-38 win over Hofstra at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The Terrapins, who entered the game on an eight-game winning streak, jumped out to a 29-6 lead after the first quarter, fueled by 9-of-12 shooting and three 3-pointers. They maintained control throughout, shooting 58 percent from the field overall and forcing 24 turnovers that led to 41 points. Maryland outrebounded Hofstra 40-17 and distributed minutes across 13 players, with 11 logging double-digit time and none exceeding 21 minutes. Kaylene Smikle led the scoring with 13 points, while Addi Mack, Marya Boiko and Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu each added 10. The balanced attack showcased Maryland's depth after their earlier 74-66 upset of No. 16 Kentucky in the tournament opener. Hofstra struggled offensively, shooting 33 percent (14 of 42) and committing 24 turnovers. Olivia VanPatten topped the...