Syracuse University
12-1
UNLV
5-6
'Cuse Defeats UNLV to Finish Non-Conference Play
12/22/2017 7:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
LAS VEGAS - The Orange (12-1) closed out non-conference play with a 69-55 victory over UNLV (5-6), Friday night at Cox Pavilion. Four Syracuse players recorded double-digit outings against the Lady Rebels as the Orange improve to 12-1 on the season.
HOW IT WAS DECIDED
The Syracuse offense was electric in the first quarter, jumping out to an 18-0 lead, thanks in part to freshman Digna Strautmane, who put up nine points in the first frame. Miranda Drummond knocked down a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the quarter to give Syracuse the 28-6 lead after 10 minutes of play.
The threes were raining down for the Orange as the team combined for 11 baskets from beyond the arc in the game. Gabrielle Cooper and Drummond poured in back-to-back threes to open the second half, giving the Orange a 23-point lead at the 7:42 mark in the third quarter.
Freshman Amaya Finklea-Guity opened the fourth quarter with a layup to put the Orange up by 25, the largest lead of the game for Syracuse. The Lady Rebels would not go quietly, posting 13 fourth quarter points and narrowing the gap to 14.
OF NOTE
This is the seventh time this season that four Orange have scored in double-figures in a game. Drummond led Syracuse with 18 points followed by Cooper (17 points), Strautmane (15 points) and Mangakahia (12 points).
Cooper recorded her third consecutive double-digit outing, having amassed 63 points over the past three games.
TWEET OF THE GAME
Four Orange in double-digits today.
— 'Cuse Women's Hoops (@CuseWBB) December 22, 2017
?? Cooper 17 pts
?? Drummond 17 pts
?? Strautmane 15 pts
?? Mangakahia 12 pts
67-46 Orange, 6:44 Q4 pic.twitter.com/TfW4CSrnnm
Q'S THOUGHTS
"We came out strong and that was the key," said head coach Quentin Hillsman. "We came out and played at a high level. Anytime a team can come out and play strong and play hard after a loss is really good."
UP NEXT
The Orange travel to South Bend, Ind. to open conference play against Notre Dame on Dec. 27. The game will air on ACC Network Extra and can be heard on Syracuse IMG Sports Network.
For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /CuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
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