Syracuse University
Bryant University
Orange Entertains Bryant Thursday
12/29/2010 1:26:29 PM | Women's Basketball
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| 10-1 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST | 3-7 overall, 0-1 NEC | |
| Game Info | Thursday, December 30 | 12 p.m. | |
| Location | Syracuse, N.Y. | Carrier Dome | |
| Tickets | Purchase Tickets Single Game $10 | Season Tickets $90 |
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| Watch | Orange All Access | Live Stats | |
| Listen | Orange All Access | SUNNY 102.1 FM | |
| Game Information | Syracuse Game Notes | Bryant Game Notes | |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - 24/rv Syracuse (10-1) wraps up 2010 when it entertains Bryant (3-7) in the Carrier Dome on Thursday, December 30 at noon. The Orange enters the contest seeking its 38th consecutive non-conference home victory and its 29th win in the month of December.
The contest can be heard live on SUNNY 102.1 FM with Mike Couzens on the call. Fans can also listen to the game on Syracuse's student station, WJPZ 89.1 FM. Live video and audio for every Orange home game are available on SUAthletics.com via Orange All-Access. Live statistics are also available on SUAthletics.com and on your phone at SUAthletics.com/wbbmobile.
Last Time Out
Three players netted double-doubles to lead Syracuse (10-1) to a 94-60 win against St. Francis (Pa.) (5-7) in the Carrier Dome on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore center Kayla Alexander, junior guard Iasia Hemingway and sophomore guard Carmen Tyson-Thomas each had double-doubles in the contest, marking the first time three Orange players have accomplished the feat in a game since Feb. 1, 1989.
Syracuse was dominant in all facets of the game, shooting 55.9 percent from the floor while dominating the lane with a 48-26 advantage in rebounds and a 60-14 edge in the paint. Hemingway led all scorers with a career-high tying 22 points and 10 rebounds while dishing out four assists. Alexander added 20 points and a game-best 11 rebounds while adding three blocked shots and Tyson-Thomas netted her sixth career double-double with 10 points and 10 boards.
Freshman guard La'Shay Taft and sophomore forward Elashier Hall rounded out the double-digit scorers. Taft had 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 from three-point range while adding a pair of free throws and Hall added 10 points and four rebounds.
Senior guards Tasha Harris and Erica Morrow directed the high-powered offense, combining for 17 of SU's program-best tying 30 assists. Harris dished out 10 helpers while Morrow had seven to go along with her seven points.
Scouting Bryant
Bryant (3-7) has three players averaging double-digit points. Danielle Douglas leads the Bulldogs with 12.0 points per game. She has also recorded a team-best 2.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. Her steals per game lead the Northeast Conference (NEC). Meredith Soper and Siamone Bennett round out the threesome with 10.8 and 10.4 points, respectively. Soper leads Bryant with 7.6 rebounds per game. Bennett is second with 7.4.
The Bulldogs have won their last two outings, including a 77-70 win against Colgate and a 59-47 victory versus Holy Cross last time out.
Bryant leads the NEC in rebounding; grabbing an average of 43.6 boards per game, offensive rebounds (17.9) and steals (11.2).
The 2010-11 season is Bryant's third competing at the Division I level and the third of the mandatory four-year transitional period before becoming a full-fledged Division I program for all sports. Upon completion of the four-year transition, Bryant will become the 12th member of the NEC in 2012-13. Until that time, Bryant is not eligible for NCAA or NEC postseason tournament play. However, Bryant will still be playing a full NEC schedule and will be included in the conference standings and eligible for weekly player awards. Bryant will not be eligible for the conference tournament in March.
Series Notes
Tuesday's contest is the first between the two institutions on the hardwood. The Orange is 2-1 this season against first-time opponents.
More In The Game Notes...
Read the Syracuse game notes (linked above) for this and more information about Orange women's basketball
- Three's Company - Three student-athletes post double-doubles in a game for the first time since 1989
- Great Starts - Syracuse is 40-4 (.909) in the first 11 games over the last four seasons
- School Record Assists - The Orange matched a 32-year old record with 30 helpers versus St. Francis
- Taking Good Shots - SU shot 55.9 percent from the floor including 70.6 percent in the second half its last time out
- Impressive Defense - Syracuse limits opponents to 51.1 points per game and 32.5 percent shooting
- Hemingway Honored By BIG EAST - Junior forward collects first weekly honor roll mention
- Among the Nation's Best - Find out where Syracuse ranks as a team and individually in NCAA Division I
