Thursday, January 5
Clemson, S.C.
7:00 p.m.
Syracuse University
11-5, 2-1ACC
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Clemson
11-4, 0-2ACC
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Hillsman Takes Top Spot in Victory
1/5/2017 9:39:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Syracuse defeats Clemson, 88-62
CLEMSON, S.C. – Syracuse head women's basketball Quentin Hillsman earned his 230th victory of his career, becoming the program's winningest head coach, in an 88-62 victory at Clemson on Thursday night.
HOW IT WAS DECIDED
Clemson (11-4) was the first one on the board in the conference clash, but that would be the only lead the host Tigers would hold. Senior guard Alexis Peterson would combat with a 3-point field goal on the next possession and Syracuse (11-5) would never trail for the remainder of the contest.
Coming into the game, the Orange led the Atlantic Coast Conference and ranked fourth nationally in turnovers forced, averaging 24.3 turnovers forced per contest. Syracuse forced Clemson into 22 turnovers on the night, which resulted in 37 points.
Q'S TAKE
"I don't know what to say. It's not something you really think about as you're coaching. Being the all-time anything, usually you're not there long enough to get it. I am very grateful and humbled. It's great players, great staffs, great support from administration.
OF NOTE
For the second time this season, three members of the team each scored at least 20 points. Senior center Briana Day matched her season-high with 22 points, while Peterson and redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes each had 21 points.
Day moved into fourth place on the program's all-time blocks list. The Raleigh, N.C. native has blocked 218 shots in her collegiate career.
Peterson recorded her fourth double-double of the 2016-17 campaign and fifth of her career at Clemson. The Columbus, Ohio product tallied 21 points and a season-best 11 assists.
TWEET OF THE GAME
UP NEXT
The Orange return home on Sunday afternoon when they host Boston College on Youth/Doggy Dome Day. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. The game will be available on ACC Network Extra, as well.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
HOW IT WAS DECIDED
Clemson (11-4) was the first one on the board in the conference clash, but that would be the only lead the host Tigers would hold. Senior guard Alexis Peterson would combat with a 3-point field goal on the next possession and Syracuse (11-5) would never trail for the remainder of the contest.
Coming into the game, the Orange led the Atlantic Coast Conference and ranked fourth nationally in turnovers forced, averaging 24.3 turnovers forced per contest. Syracuse forced Clemson into 22 turnovers on the night, which resulted in 37 points.
Q'S TAKE
"I don't know what to say. It's not something you really think about as you're coaching. Being the all-time anything, usually you're not there long enough to get it. I am very grateful and humbled. It's great players, great staffs, great support from administration.
OF NOTE
For the second time this season, three members of the team each scored at least 20 points. Senior center Briana Day matched her season-high with 22 points, while Peterson and redshirt senior guard Brittney Sykes each had 21 points.
Day moved into fourth place on the program's all-time blocks list. The Raleigh, N.C. native has blocked 218 shots in her collegiate career.
Peterson recorded her fourth double-double of the 2016-17 campaign and fifth of her career at Clemson. The Columbus, Ohio product tallied 21 points and a season-best 11 assists.
TWEET OF THE GAME
FINAL: No. 25 Syracuse 88, Clemson 62. @CoachQatSU is now the program's all-time winningest coach. ???? #OrangeCollar pic.twitter.com/Fa0BHFJwYH
— 'Cuse Women's Hoops (@CuseWBB) January 6, 2017
UP NEXT
The Orange return home on Sunday afternoon when they host Boston College on Youth/Doggy Dome Day. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. The game will be available on ACC Network Extra, as well.
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
CU
FG%
.464
.460
3FG%
.320
.125
FT%
.696
.682
RB
38
31
TO
8
22
STL
14
4
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
10
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
21
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
10
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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