Thursday, November 30
Syracuse, N.Y.
7:00 p.m.
Syracuse University
(7-0)
81
vs
74
Northwestern
(5-3)
1
2
3
4
F
Northwestern
17
19
17
21
74
Syracuse
19
15
20
27
81
Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski
Orange Roll Past Northwestern in Big 10/ACC Challenge
11/30/2017 10:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SYRACUSE, NY – The No. 25 Syracuse women's basketball team (7-0) defeated Northwestern (5-3), 81-74, Thursday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at the Carrier Dome. With the victory over the Wildcats, Syracuse is now one of five schools in the nation whose men's (6-0) and women's (7-0) basketball teams went undefeated in the month of November.
HOW IT WAS DECIDED
After a close first 10-minutes of play, the Orange held a narrow 19-17 lead over the Wildcats. Syracuse added an additional 15 points to the scoreboard but Northwestern came to battle, posting 19 second-quarter points to take a two-point advantage into halftime.
The Wildcats came out firing in the third-quarter grabbing a six-point lead just a minute into the frame, but a big-time 3-pointer by Miranda Drummond at the 7:01 mark propelled the Orange past Northwestern, to a 41-40 lead. The teams continued to trade baskets throughout the rest of quarter with Syracuse holding on to a 54-53 advantage heading into the final 10 minutes.
Northwestern countered in the fourth quarter with a 3-point play and a jumper to take a 60-57 lead. With 7:11 left in the game, redshirt junior Isis Young tied the game at 60, draining a huge three. The Orange never looked back, posting a 5-0 run over the next two minutes to extend their lead. Sophomore Tiana Mangakahia accounted for 15 of Syracuse's fourth quarter points, knocking down 11 free throws in quarter.
OF NOTE
Drummond totaled 29 points in the game, leading the Orange and setting a new career-high in points. She also tied her career-high in rebounds with 11, for her second double-double of the season. Drummond is the only Orange player to record double-digit outings in all seven games this season.
Mangakahia continued her assists parade, dishing 12 balls against Northwestern for her seventh consecutive 10+ assist game of the season. She also set a new career-high in points with 26, for her team-leading seventh double-double outing of the year.
The Australia native made 14 free throws in the game, tying for third in program history for made free throws. Her 14 baskets from the charity stripe are the most by an Orange player since 2003 when Julie McBride poured in 14 against Binghamton.
Sophomore Gabrielle Cooper played a huge role on defense, pulling in a career-high nine rebounds against the Wildcats.
TWEET OF THE GAME
Q'S THOUGHTS
"I'm just happy that we're keeping it rolling," said head coach Quentin Hillsman. "That's the biggest thing for us, is to win games. Our girls are playing tough and they're really playing good basketball."
UP NEXT
The Orange continue their four-game home stand when they return to the Carrier Dome on Sunday, Dec. 3 to square-off with Stony Brook. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra.
Fans can purchase tickets for these games online, by phone at 1-888-DOMETIX, or by visiting the Carrier Dome box office (Gate B) during normal business hours.
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
After a close first 10-minutes of play, the Orange held a narrow 19-17 lead over the Wildcats. Syracuse added an additional 15 points to the scoreboard but Northwestern came to battle, posting 19 second-quarter points to take a two-point advantage into halftime.
The Wildcats came out firing in the third-quarter grabbing a six-point lead just a minute into the frame, but a big-time 3-pointer by Miranda Drummond at the 7:01 mark propelled the Orange past Northwestern, to a 41-40 lead. The teams continued to trade baskets throughout the rest of quarter with Syracuse holding on to a 54-53 advantage heading into the final 10 minutes.
Northwestern countered in the fourth quarter with a 3-point play and a jumper to take a 60-57 lead. With 7:11 left in the game, redshirt junior Isis Young tied the game at 60, draining a huge three. The Orange never looked back, posting a 5-0 run over the next two minutes to extend their lead. Sophomore Tiana Mangakahia accounted for 15 of Syracuse's fourth quarter points, knocking down 11 free throws in quarter.
OF NOTE
Drummond totaled 29 points in the game, leading the Orange and setting a new career-high in points. She also tied her career-high in rebounds with 11, for her second double-double of the season. Drummond is the only Orange player to record double-digit outings in all seven games this season.
Mangakahia continued her assists parade, dishing 12 balls against Northwestern for her seventh consecutive 10+ assist game of the season. She also set a new career-high in points with 26, for her team-leading seventh double-double outing of the year.
The Australia native made 14 free throws in the game, tying for third in program history for made free throws. Her 14 baskets from the charity stripe are the most by an Orange player since 2003 when Julie McBride poured in 14 against Binghamton.
Sophomore Gabrielle Cooper played a huge role on defense, pulling in a career-high nine rebounds against the Wildcats.
TWEET OF THE GAME
Mangakahia to Drummond...again.
— 'Cuse Women's Hoops (@CuseWBB) December 1, 2017
Drummond with a career-high 29 points!
3:44 Q4, 71-66 Orange pic.twitter.com/R3STq8JKp4
Q'S THOUGHTS
"I'm just happy that we're keeping it rolling," said head coach Quentin Hillsman. "That's the biggest thing for us, is to win games. Our girls are playing tough and they're really playing good basketball."
UP NEXT
The Orange continue their four-game home stand when they return to the Carrier Dome on Sunday, Dec. 3 to square-off with Stony Brook. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra.
Fans can purchase tickets for these games online, by phone at 1-888-DOMETIX, or by visiting the Carrier Dome box office (Gate B) during normal business hours.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
Team Stats
NU
SU
FG%
.448
.384
3FG%
.250
.219
FT%
.833
.818
RB
46
40
TO
21
13
STL
4
10
Game Leaders
Pts
29
FGM
12
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
26
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
14
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's BasketballF
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballHighlights | Syracuse vs. Canisius
Wednesday, November 12
Press Conference | Syracuse vs. Canisius
Wednesday, November 12
Syracuse Women's Basketball Postgame Press Conference
Tuesday, November 11
Syracuse Women's Basketball Postgame Show
Tuesday, November 11
