#23 Syracuse Takes Down Clemson, 83-62

Thursday, February 4

Carrier Dome

7:00 p.m.

Syracuse University

17-6 (7-3)

Clemson

4-18 (0-9)

Clemson

Syracuse

2/4/2016 9:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Orange record 17 wins for the ninth straight year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Hitting the opening 3-point field goal on her first attempt, senior guard Brianna Butler propelled the No. 23 Syracuse University women's basketball team to an 83-62 victory against Atlantic Coast Conference foe Clemson on Thursday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange dominated from start to finish, earning a critical conference win at home.

"Obviously you have to take care of your home court, and that's what we did tonight. We're just very happy to come and get the win," head coach Quentin Hillsman said. "We are just trying to string them along a little bit and get to 10. That's the number we're trying to get to – 10 conference wins."

Three different Orange (17-6, 7-3) scored three points in three different ways to open the game against the Tigers (4-18, 0-9). Butler hit a 3-pointer to start off the scoring for the Orange. Fouled from outside the arc, junior guard Alexis Peterson drained three free throws for the Orange. On the next possession, junior center Briana Day notched three points the old-fashion way to put Syracuse up, 9-4.

Freshman guard Abby Grant put the exclamation point on both the first and second quarters with 3-pointers at the buzzer to send the team into the locker room with a 39-26 advantage.

The Orange defense limited scoring for the Tigers. Syracuse forced 33 turnovers on the night, Clemson's highest turnover rate of the season. Syracuse had 18 steals on the night, as well. In addition, the Orange capitalized off of its opponent's misfortunate with 21 second-chance points.

Syracuse had four players score in double-figures. Butler paced the Orange with 17 points, knockind down five shots from behind the arc. Peterson contributed 15 points, while redshirt senior guard Maggie Morrison and Day notched 11 apiece.

The Orange will host its annual Celebration of Women Day on Sunday afternoon when the team takes on Georgia Tech. Anyone wearing pink, girl scouts, or clients of local women's businesses can receive a $5 ticket to the game. In addition, pink wristbands and cutouts of Hillsman's head on a stick will be given away.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 1-888-DOMETIX, or by visiting the Carrier Dome box office (Gate B) during normal business hours.

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