Friday, November 25
Estero, Fla.
7:30 p.m.
Syracuse University
4-1 (#11/18)
74
vs
71
George Washington
3-2
1
2
3
4
F
GW
18
8
24
21
71
Syracuse
17
26
18
13
74
Orange Beat George Washington, Play Ohio State Saturday
11/25/2016 10:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Syracuse defeats George Washington, 74-71
ETSERO, Fla. – The No. 11/18 Syracuse women's basketball team escaped with a 74-71 victory against George Washington on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Syracuse (4-1) returns to action on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. when it takes No. 8/8 Ohio State in the semifinals of the Gulf Coast Showcase. One can watch the game, listen to Brian Higgins' '04 call live on the IMG Sports Network, and follow live statistics. As always, follow @CuseWBB on Twitter for live in-game updates.
"We just kept fighting at the end of the game," head coach Quentin Hillsman stated. "Games are going to be like that, unfortunately. Fortunately, most of them we win."
Behind a spectacular second-quarter performance, the Orange led George Washington (3-2) by 17 points at halftime. The Colonials clawed back into the game, making it a one-possession game with less than a minute to play.
George Washington junior forward Kelli Prange attempted a 3-point field goal with two seconds remaining for the win, but was long. Colonials senior forward Caira Washington collected the rebound and attempted to tie it up, but also was denied.
Senior guard Alexis Peterson scored a team-high 27 points and dished out a team-best seven assists. The Columbus, Ohio native made 11 free throws on the night, as well.
Redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes tallied 21 points against George Washington. It marked Sykes' second-straight 20-point contest. The Newark, N.J. product scored 21 points at Drexel on Nov. 21.
Freshman guard Desiree Elmore had the best outing of her young collegiate career. Elmore posted eight points, two rebounds, and two steals against the Colonials.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Syracuse (4-1) returns to action on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. when it takes No. 8/8 Ohio State in the semifinals of the Gulf Coast Showcase. One can watch the game, listen to Brian Higgins' '04 call live on the IMG Sports Network, and follow live statistics. As always, follow @CuseWBB on Twitter for live in-game updates.
"We just kept fighting at the end of the game," head coach Quentin Hillsman stated. "Games are going to be like that, unfortunately. Fortunately, most of them we win."
Behind a spectacular second-quarter performance, the Orange led George Washington (3-2) by 17 points at halftime. The Colonials clawed back into the game, making it a one-possession game with less than a minute to play.
George Washington junior forward Kelli Prange attempted a 3-point field goal with two seconds remaining for the win, but was long. Colonials senior forward Caira Washington collected the rebound and attempted to tie it up, but also was denied.
Senior guard Alexis Peterson scored a team-high 27 points and dished out a team-best seven assists. The Columbus, Ohio native made 11 free throws on the night, as well.
Redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes tallied 21 points against George Washington. It marked Sykes' second-straight 20-point contest. The Newark, N.J. product scored 21 points at Drexel on Nov. 21.
Freshman guard Desiree Elmore had the best outing of her young collegiate career. Elmore posted eight points, two rebounds, and two steals against the Colonials.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Team Stats
GW
SU
FG%
.444
.348
3FG%
.438
.308
FT%
.727
.818
RB
52
32
TO
23
8
STL
6
13
Game Leaders
Pts
27
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
11
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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