Miami star Haley Cavinder went viral on Monday night due to her late-game gesture towards a pro-Indiana crowd.
After Cavinder made a pair of clutch free throws with 12 seconds remaining, she let the crowd at Assembly Hall know that she’s not fazed by the pressure.
Cavinder put a finger up to her lips to let Indiana fans know they should be quiet.
Basketball fans couldn’t help but gush over Cavinder shushing the crowd.
— Brandon Akkawi (@Brandonakkawi_8) March 21, 2023
“I’m a big Miami girls bball fan,” one fan tweeted.
i’m a big miami girls bball fan https://t.co/FRf571qejq
— Dabby🥷🏽 (@AddisonCarmack) March 21, 2023
“Never doubt the Hurricanes” a second fan said.
Never doubt the Hurricanes! #SurviveandAdvance @CavinderHaley https://t.co/bC2JyalJTW
— brodybets (@brodybets1) March 21, 2023
Another fan wrote, “Imma have to start watching Canes women’s basketball.”
Imma have to start watching canes women’s basketball https://t.co/b4EDvuf7Yo
— cat (@robertcatala_) March 21, 2023
Cavinder’s free throws didn’t seal the deal for Miami.
The Hurricanes actually needed a game-winning bucket from Destiny Harden in the closing seconds to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16.
Haley Cavinder finished Monday night’s game with nine points and eight rebounds. Her twin sister, Hanna, had three points and three rebounds.
Miami will face Villanova in the Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon.