Syracuse vs. Saint Joseph's women's basketball box score
Syracuse defeats Saint Joseph's, 85-48
The Syracuse Orange women's basketball team defeated the Saint Joseph's Hawks, 85-48, on Wednesday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Hawks fall to 0-2.
Dyaisha Fair leads the way for Syracuse
Dyaisha Fair led the way for Syracuse with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kiara Fisher added 17 points, while Teisha Hyman chipped in 12 points. Emily Engstler added 10 rebounds and 8 points for the Orange.
Saint Joseph's was led by Katie Jekot, who scored 17 points. Kaliah Henderson added 11 points for the Hawks.
Syracuse shot 46.7% from the field, while Saint Joseph's shot just 33.3%. The Orange also outrebounded the Hawks, 43-30.
Syracuse will return to action on Sunday, November 14, when they host the Colgate Raiders. Saint Joseph's will return to action on Friday, November 12, when they host the La Salle Explorers.
