Saint Joseph's Stuns Syracuse Women's Basketball on Home Court
Orange Suffer Home Loss to Unheralded Saint Joseph's
Upset in the Carrier Dome: Saint Joseph's Dominates Syracuse
On Sunday, February 5th, 2023, the Syracuse Orange women's basketball team suffered a disappointing 84-70 loss to the Saint Joseph's Hawks at the Carrier Dome. The defeat marked a significant upset for the Orange, who entered the game as heavy favorites against the unheralded Hawks.
From the opening tip, Saint Joseph's controlled the tempo of the game, dictating the pace and style of play. The Hawks' suffocating defense forced Syracuse into numerous turnovers, leading to easy transition baskets for Saint Joseph's. Meanwhile, the Hawks' offense was clicking on all cylinders, with several players contributing to the scoring.
Syracuse struggled to find their rhythm throughout the contest, shooting just 38.5% from the field compared to Saint Joseph's 52.2%. The Orange also committed 20 turnovers, which proved costly against a well-disciplined Hawks defense.
Despite trailing by as many as 20 points in the second half, Syracuse mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to single digits with just over two minutes remaining. However, Saint Joseph's held on, making their free throws down the stretch to seal the upset victory.
The loss dropped Syracuse's record to 16-10 overall and 7-8 in ACC play, while Saint Joseph's improved to 13-13 overall and 7-8 in the Atlantic 10.
The Orange will look to bounce back on Thursday, February 9th, when they travel to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Key Stats
- Saint Joseph's shot 52.2% from the field, while Syracuse shot 38.5%.
- The Hawks forced Syracuse into 20 turnovers.
- Four Saint Joseph's players scored in double figures, led by Talya Brugler's 19 points.
- Syracuse's leading scorer was Teisha Hyman, who had 17 points.
Player Performances
Saint Joseph's:
Talya Brugler: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
Mary Sheehan: 16 points, 4 rebounds
Katie Jekot: 15 points, 4 rebounds
Sarah Veilleux: 10 points, 5 rebounds
Syracuse:
Teisha Hyman: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Dyaisha Fair: 15 points, 5 assists
Kyra Wood: 12 points, 5 rebounds
Nia Clouden: 11 points
Conclusion
Saint Joseph's upset victory over Syracuse was a stunning upset that shook up the ACC standings. The Hawks' dominant performance on both ends of the court proved too much for the Orange to overcome. Syracuse will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough schedule down the stretch.
