Syracuse University
2-0,0-0ACC
Colgate
1-1,0-0Patriot
Orange Torch Raiders
11/10/2022 8:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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With the win, the Orange remain undefeated and move to 16-0 in the all-time series against the Raiders.
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The 'Cuse saw four starters finish with double-digit points – led by senior guard Alaina Rice (16), graduate forward Dariauna Lewis followed with a double-double (12 pts, 10 rbs), and senior guard Dyaisha Fair and sophomore forward Saniaa Wilson had 10 points apiece.
Colgate was led by an 18-point performance from Jenna Paul.
WHEN THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Over the last five minutes of the first and sixty seconds into the second frame, the Orange keyed up a 14-0 run to take a hefty 24-6 lead. Six 'Cuse players put up points within the stretch, as sophomore forward Krya Wood made a layup, which was followed by a 3-ball from Fair. The remaining five points came at the charity stripe, where graduate forward Asia Strong (two points), Rice (two points), and graduate forward Dariauna Lewis netted a bucket. Hyman then rounded it out with a layup off of Strong's hand, and the Orange never looked back.
COACH LEGETTE-JACK SAID
"You know this game was kind of tough," said head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. "It's hard to stay focused, but I think that we are really fighting a lot of fights and I really am proud of how our team started. This team is maturing before my eyes. They really care about each other, they care about everybody getting the opportunity to have success. We just want to be in the locker room, and all celebrate and have a good time. I am so grateful that He choose me to coach this group of young ladies – they really get it."
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COLD RAIDERS
SU held the visitors to a low shooting clip tonight, as the orange only allowed Colgate to shoot 28.1% (18-for-64) from field-goal range, 27.3% (6-for-22) from beyond the arc, and 54.5% (6-for-11) at the charity stripe.
BACK-TO-BACK
Lewis' double-double tonight was her second in just as many games at Syracuse and was the 44th of her career.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Tonight's win was the first time Syracuse has won back-to-back home games since Dec. 18, vs. Clemson, and Dec. 22, against UMBC, in 2021.Â
- Syracuse led Colgate in rebounds, 49-31, points in the paint, 40-18, and blocks, 9-1.
- The Orange spent 39:38 of tonight's contest with the lead, scoring the opening points of the game and never looking back.
- Colgate led from beyond the arc outshooting the Orange 6-3.
- The Orange's lead swelled to has high as 30 points in the victory.
UP NEXT
'Cuse will be back in action against Binghamton on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at home inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The Matchup will stream live on ACCNX. Orange fans will be in for a fun New York-themed "Empire State" night.Â
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Fans can buy tickets at Cuse.com/tickets and all Syracuse students can get a ticket for free with a valid Syracuse University student ID.
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