IN PICS: Haley and Hanna Cavinder's mom and sisters show up for twins' exhibition win against PAU
The Miami Hurricanes' Haley and Hanna Cavinder put up strong performances in their first exhibition game, leading the team to an 89-30 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic on Sunday afternoon at the Watsco Center. Haley recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Hanna contributed 12 points.
The Cavinder twins shared a series of snaps from the exhibition game, capturing moments from the court as well as their pre-game practice session. Their two sisters, Brandi Perkins and Brooke Cavinder, and mom Katie Cavinder showed up to support the duo.
"Game zero vs PAU," the Cavinder twins captioned the post.
The Hurricanes will play their first regular season game against the Stetson Hatters at the Watsco Center on Nov. 4.
Cavinder twins thanked their mom for "all things good" in them
Haley and Hanna Cavinder’s mother, Katie Cavinder, works as a senior executive business manager at her husband’s Southwest Elevator Company. She has been a source of inspiration and support for her daughters. The two often post heartwarming videos and images in honor of their mother.
Haley Cavinder uploaded an Instagram reel earlier this month about all the good things the twins inherited from their mother.
The caption of the post was:
"Hopefully we get her genetics @hanna.cavinder #mom.”
Miami WBB coach praised Haley and Hanna Cavinder's tough athletic mindset
Before deciding to return to the Hurricanes, Haley had transferred to the TCU Horned Frogs in November 2023. However, Hanna announced in April that she would opt for the fifth and final year of her eligibility and play for the Miami Hurricanes.
This led to Haley also transferring to Miami and gearing up to play for Tricia Cullop, the new Miami coach. Cullop was happy that she was getting two hardworking guards on her team.
“It was a no-brainer," Cullop said (per Miami Herald). "They’re two of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached or played with, and that’s saying a lot, because I played with some All-Americans.
“They have an extreme hunger to want to be better, and they set the bar really high for the rest of the players. It’s great for my incoming freshman class, which was ranked 18th in the country, to see two kids who have a lot of press being such hard workers. When your best players are your hardest workers, you have something special.”