Sunday, January 12
Syracuse, NY
6 PM
Syracuse University
66
vs
61
Miami
Wood’s Double-Double Leads ’Cuse Over Miami for First ACC Win
1/12/2025 8:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Kyra Wood provided an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double off the bench to lead the Syracuse women's basketball team (7-9, 1-4 ACC) over Miami (11-5, 1-4 ACC) for their first ACC win of the season on Sunday at the JMA Wireless Dome.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both offenses were slow to get going early, with the Orange holding a 6-5 edge five minutes into play, but things picked up from there, as Syracuse took a 17-12 advantage into the second period. 'Cuse outscored the Hurricanes again in the second quarter, 14-11, helping itself to a 31-23 lead at the half.
The third quarter saw the score tighten up, with the Hurricanes closing the deficit to just two points with 3:46 to play in the frame. The narrow 'Cuse edge would not last long, as a Wood jumper sparked an 11-2 stretch to end the quarter with the Orange taking a 12-point lead into the final 10 minutes of play.
Despite being outscored, 23-16, in the final quarter, the Orange were timely with their scoring en route to their victory. With just over two minutes to play, Sophie Burrows provided a huge three, extending the Syracuse lead to seven after a Miami three closed the gap to four. The Hurricanes then added a free throw, but Wood came up big yet again for the Orange, netting a layup that sent her team up eight with 50.1 to play. Miami made a late push in the final minute of the game, but Georgia Woolley knocked down five free throws to seal the 66-61 Syracuse victory.
WELCOME BACK, KYRA
Wood made an immediate impact in her return to the court after a two-game hiatus, leading the 'Cuse with an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in just 20 minutes off the bench. The double-double was her fourth of the season and second in three outings, as she recorded 11 points and 11 boards in the team's win over Dartmouth.
In her role off the bench, Wood led a Syracuse non-starting unit to outscore Miami's reserves, 34-26.
G KEEPS ON SCORING
Woolley, who leads the Orange with 15.3 points per game, provided another strong offensive performance, finishing the victory with 17 points, including 10 in the second half. The senior was key in the final minute of the win, knocking down five free throws to fend off a Miami comeback attempt and help 'Cuse seal its victory.
Aside from her scoring efforts, Woolley also added four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
OF NOTE
The Orange hit the road to take on Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center on Thursday, Jan. 16. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET and fans can stream the game live on ACC Network Extra.
Tickets for all Syracuse women's basketball games are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting cuse.com/tickets or calling the JMA Wireless Dome Box Office at 888-DOME-TIX.
For more on the Syracuse women's basketball team, follow @CuseWBB on social media.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both offenses were slow to get going early, with the Orange holding a 6-5 edge five minutes into play, but things picked up from there, as Syracuse took a 17-12 advantage into the second period. 'Cuse outscored the Hurricanes again in the second quarter, 14-11, helping itself to a 31-23 lead at the half.
The third quarter saw the score tighten up, with the Hurricanes closing the deficit to just two points with 3:46 to play in the frame. The narrow 'Cuse edge would not last long, as a Wood jumper sparked an 11-2 stretch to end the quarter with the Orange taking a 12-point lead into the final 10 minutes of play.
Despite being outscored, 23-16, in the final quarter, the Orange were timely with their scoring en route to their victory. With just over two minutes to play, Sophie Burrows provided a huge three, extending the Syracuse lead to seven after a Miami three closed the gap to four. The Hurricanes then added a free throw, but Wood came up big yet again for the Orange, netting a layup that sent her team up eight with 50.1 to play. Miami made a late push in the final minute of the game, but Georgia Woolley knocked down five free throws to seal the 66-61 Syracuse victory.
WELCOME BACK, KYRA
Wood made an immediate impact in her return to the court after a two-game hiatus, leading the 'Cuse with an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in just 20 minutes off the bench. The double-double was her fourth of the season and second in three outings, as she recorded 11 points and 11 boards in the team's win over Dartmouth.
In her role off the bench, Wood led a Syracuse non-starting unit to outscore Miami's reserves, 34-26.
G KEEPS ON SCORING
Woolley, who leads the Orange with 15.3 points per game, provided another strong offensive performance, finishing the victory with 17 points, including 10 in the second half. The senior was key in the final minute of the win, knocking down five free throws to fend off a Miami comeback attempt and help 'Cuse seal its victory.
Aside from her scoring efforts, Woolley also added four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
OF NOTE
- Journey Thompson provided another strong game in her second-straight start, recording four points and nine rebounds, a new season high.
- Izabel Varejao had an all-around performance in the victory with her four points, seven boards, and three steals.
- Angelica Velez finished the outing with a near career-best scoring performance, providing eight points off the bench in the win.
- With her 17 points in the game, Georgia Woolley surpassed the 1,500-point mark for her career, as she now has scored1,516 points across her four-year career at Buffalo and Syracuse.
- Woolley's 17 points also marks her 14th outing this campaign scoring in double figures.
- The Orange defense held a Miami offense that averages 72.3 points per game to just 61 in the contest.
- The 'Cuse reserves provided another strong outing to aid the starters, outscoring Miami's bench, 34-26
- Syracuse outrebounded Miami, 52-40, marking the 10th game this season the Orange have had the advantage over their opponent on the boards.
- Eight of the 10 players who touched the court for the Orange scored.
- Syracuse improves to 16-22 all-time against Miami.
- Syracuse moves to 7-9 on the season and 1-4 in ACC play. Tonight's win was also the first of the year for the Orange.
The Orange hit the road to take on Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center on Thursday, Jan. 16. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET and fans can stream the game live on ACC Network Extra.
Tickets for all Syracuse women's basketball games are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting cuse.com/tickets or calling the JMA Wireless Dome Box Office at 888-DOME-TIX.
For more on the Syracuse women's basketball team, follow @CuseWBB on social media.
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