Syracuse Downs Stanford 69-58

Sunday, January 18

Syracuse, NY

2 PM

Syracuse University

Stanford

1/18/2026 4:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The Orange women's basketball team (16-3, 6-2) defeated Stanford (15-5, 4-3) for the first time in program history, 69-58. Dominique Darius recorded a career-high 26 points to help push SU over the Cardinal in Sunday's match up.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Stanford won the opening tipoff and scoring on the first possession. Sophie Burrows stole the ball, finding Shy Hawkins to answer back making it 2-2. A three-pointer from Darius gave the Orange its first lead of the game. Darius would then go on to shoot 4-of-6 from the field in the first 10 minutes of play, including another bucket from beyond the arc. Burrows blocked Stanford's last shot attempt of the quarter to keep SU's lead at 21-17.

Olivia Schmitt's steal and layup kicked off the next quarter for Syracuse. Keira Scott's jumper would give 'Cuse an eight-point lead, the largest in the game to that point. The Orange put pressure defensively, keeping the Cardinal scoreless for the first three minutes and 21 seconds in the second quarter. SU recorded six steals as Stanford committed seven turnovers in the frame. The Orange held onto their eight-point advantage, leading 37-29 entering the locker room at halftime.

Back for the second half, Stanford scored a field goal and two foul shots to close in on the Orange's lead. Burrows fed Uche Izoje the ball to put two points up on the board through a crowd of Stanford defenders, extending the lead again. Burrows swarmed in to take away another Cardinal ball, finding Hawkins who then took it down the court to the net in the final 22 seconds of play in the third quarter. Syracuse upheld their score advantage, leading 49-41 heading into the final 10 minutes of play.

On the first drive of the final quarter, Burrows stepped back to hit a three-point shot. Hawkins recorded her fourth steal of the game, giving Darius the ball to score a fast-break layup. The Orange outscored Stanford 20-17 in the fourth quarter, along with collecting another block and four steals. SU was able to pull away with the 69-58 win, its first victory over Stanford in program history.

OF NOTE

Dominique Darius scored a new career high of 26 points.
Darius has recorded her third 20+ point game this season (Nov. 11, 2025, vs. Canisius (21) and Dec. 3 vs. Auburn (20)).
Darius went a perfect 12-12 at the line. The last time a player shot for perfect double-digit free throws was Georgia Woolley against Northern Iowa on November 24, 2023 (11-11 FT).
Darius' 12-for-12 night at the line ties a program record for FT% (min. 9 makes) in a game.
Uche Izoje tallied her eighth double-double this season, scoring 12 points and collecting 10 rebounds.
Izoje recorded her fifteenth double-digit game.
Shy Hawkins picked the Cardinal pockets four times for a career-high in steals.
Journey Thompson recorded four steals as well, tying her career record.
Four players scored in double figures for the ninth time this season: Dominique Darius (26), Uche Izoje (12), Sophie Burrows (11), Shy Hawkins (10).
The Orange collected 16 steals against the Cardinal.
'Cuse's 11-point win is the fifth double-digit win over an ACC opponent this season.