Saturday, November 26
Estero, Fla.
7:30 p.m.
Syracuse University
4-2 (#11/18)
72
vs
77
#8/8 Ohio State
5-1 (#8/8)
1
2
3
4
F
Syracuse
18
16
24
14
72
Ohio State
18
26
16
17
77
Syracuse Loses to Ohio State, Plays DePaul on Sunday
11/26/2016 10:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
No. 11/18 Syracuse suffers 77-72 loss to No. 8/8 Ohio State
ESTERO, Fla. – The No. 11/18 Syracuse women's basketball team rallied from 15 points down, but ultimately fell short against No. 8/8 Ohio State, 77-72, on Saturday night.
Syracuse (4-2) will play its final game at the Gulf Coast Showcase on Sunday against No. 18/17 DePaul. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. 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.
"Our kids played tough," head coach Quentin Hillsman stated. "They played at a high level. That's how we have to play in these games. We have got to come out, play hard, compete, and do the things we can do to win the basketball game."
Down 49-34 with 8:50 remaining in the third quarter, the Orange went on 24-9 run to knot the score with 1:52 left in the frame. Two-time USBWA All-America First Team selection Kelsey Mitchell knocked down two free throws to give the Buckeyes (5-1) a two-point advantage headed into the final 10 minutes of play.
Senior guard Alexis Peterson knocked down a deep jumper and redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes made an impressive finish at the basket to put Syracuse up 62-60 with 7:37 remaining in regulation. Ohio State responded with nine-straight points to go up seven with 3:42 left in the game.
Behind eight points from Peterson and a lay-up from Sykes, the Orange tied it up, 72-72, with 40 seconds to play. The Buckeyes pulled ahead on their next possession on two free throws from Mitchell. Syracuse had two chances to tie the game in the final eight seconds, but was denied.
Peterson paced the team in scoring with a season-high 29 points on the night. Sykes recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists against Ohio State. Freshman guard Gabby Cooper knocked down four 3-point field goals en route to a 12-point performance.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Syracuse (4-2) will play its final game at the Gulf Coast Showcase on Sunday against No. 18/17 DePaul. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. 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.
"Our kids played tough," head coach Quentin Hillsman stated. "They played at a high level. That's how we have to play in these games. We have got to come out, play hard, compete, and do the things we can do to win the basketball game."
Down 49-34 with 8:50 remaining in the third quarter, the Orange went on 24-9 run to knot the score with 1:52 left in the frame. Two-time USBWA All-America First Team selection Kelsey Mitchell knocked down two free throws to give the Buckeyes (5-1) a two-point advantage headed into the final 10 minutes of play.
Senior guard Alexis Peterson knocked down a deep jumper and redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes made an impressive finish at the basket to put Syracuse up 62-60 with 7:37 remaining in regulation. Ohio State responded with nine-straight points to go up seven with 3:42 left in the game.
Behind eight points from Peterson and a lay-up from Sykes, the Orange tied it up, 72-72, with 40 seconds to play. The Buckeyes pulled ahead on their next possession on two free throws from Mitchell. Syracuse had two chances to tie the game in the final eight seconds, but was denied.
Peterson paced the team in scoring with a season-high 29 points on the night. Sykes recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists against Ohio State. Freshman guard Gabby Cooper knocked down four 3-point field goals en route to a 12-point performance.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Team Stats
SU
OSU
FG%
.338
.422
3FG%
.343
.310
FT%
.857
.737
RB
41
47
TO
8
13
STL
2
3
Game Leaders
Pts
29
FGM
11
3FGM
5
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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