Thursday, February 2
Syracuse, N.Y.
7:00 p.m.
Syracuse University
vs
Pittsburgh
#24/21 Syracuse Hosts Pittsburgh on Thursday
2/1/2017 4:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Orange looking for 17th straight win at home
No. 24/21 Syracuse (15-7, 6-3) vs. Pittsburgh (12-9, 3-5)
Game Details: Thursday, February 2 | 7 p.m.
Location: Carrier Dome | Syracuse, N.Y.
Game Coverage: Live Stats | Audio | Video | @CuseWBB Twitter
Television: ACC Network Extra
Game Notes: Syracuse | Pittsburgh
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The No. 24/21 Syracuse women's basketball team is looking to extend its program-record 16-game home win streak on Thursday night when it hosts Pittsburgh. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.
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Courtside seats and general admission 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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Thursday's game will be shown on ACC Network Extra with Brian Higgins '04 (play-by-play) on the call. Higgins will also be live on the Syracuse IMG Sports Network. As always, follow @CuseWBB on Twitter for live in-game updates.
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In their last outing, the Orange notched an 82-72 win at No. 19/21 Virginia Tech on Jan. 29. It marked the team's fourth win against a nationally ranked opponent this year, setting a program regular-season record.
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Pittsburgh comes into the weekday tilt with a 12-9 overall record and 3-5 mark in conference play. The Panthers lost their last matchup, a 63-48 decision at Louisville on Jan. 29. Sophomore forward Brenna Wise leads the team in scoring and rebounds, averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 boards per game.
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SERIES BREAKDOWN
Syracuse and Pittsburgh will meet for the 57th time on the hardwood on Thursday night in the Carrier Dome. The Orange own a 37-19 advantage in the all-time series, winning each of the past 10 matchups.
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In the last contest between the two teams, Syracuse defeated Pittsburgh, 70-56, on Feb. 21, 2016. The Orange trailed the Panthers by six points after the opening quarter, before outscoring their opposition, 54-34, over the remainder of regulation.
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UP NEXT
Syracuse takes on Boston College next on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. from Conte Forum. The game will be available on ACC Network Extra.
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For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
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Game Details: Thursday, February 2 | 7 p.m.
Location: Carrier Dome | Syracuse, N.Y.
Game Coverage: Live Stats | Audio | Video | @CuseWBB Twitter
Television: ACC Network Extra
Game Notes: Syracuse | Pittsburgh
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The No. 24/21 Syracuse women's basketball team is looking to extend its program-record 16-game home win streak on Thursday night when it hosts Pittsburgh. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.
Â
Courtside seats and general admission 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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Thursday's game will be shown on ACC Network Extra with Brian Higgins '04 (play-by-play) on the call. Higgins will also be live on the Syracuse IMG Sports Network. As always, follow @CuseWBB on Twitter for live in-game updates.
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In their last outing, the Orange notched an 82-72 win at No. 19/21 Virginia Tech on Jan. 29. It marked the team's fourth win against a nationally ranked opponent this year, setting a program regular-season record.
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Pittsburgh comes into the weekday tilt with a 12-9 overall record and 3-5 mark in conference play. The Panthers lost their last matchup, a 63-48 decision at Louisville on Jan. 29. Sophomore forward Brenna Wise leads the team in scoring and rebounds, averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 boards per game.
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SERIES BREAKDOWN
Syracuse and Pittsburgh will meet for the 57th time on the hardwood on Thursday night in the Carrier Dome. The Orange own a 37-19 advantage in the all-time series, winning each of the past 10 matchups.
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In the last contest between the two teams, Syracuse defeated Pittsburgh, 70-56, on Feb. 21, 2016. The Orange trailed the Panthers by six points after the opening quarter, before outscoring their opposition, 54-34, over the remainder of regulation.
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UP NEXT
Syracuse takes on Boston College next on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. from Conte Forum. The game will be available on ACC Network Extra.
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For the latest news on the Syracuse women's basketball program, follow /SyracuseWBB on Facebook, @CuseWBB on Instagram, and @CuseWBB on Twitter.
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