Syracuse Women's Basketball Set to Host Saint Joseph's in ACC Matchup
Game Information
- Teams: Syracuse Orange (19-7, 11-5 ACC) vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks (4-22, 1-15 A-10)
- Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Location: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY
- TV Channel: ACC Network Extra
- Free Live Stream: ESPN+ (with subscription)
Syracuse Looks to Extend Winning Streak
The Syracuse Orange women's basketball team will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Saint Joseph's Hawks on Thursday evening.
The Orange are coming off a 77-67 win over Boston College on Sunday, their third consecutive victory.
Teisha Hyman led the way for Syracuse with 21 points, while Dyaisha Fair added 18 points and Saniaa Onwuka had 12 points.
Saint Joseph's Struggling in A-10 Play
The Saint Joseph's Hawks have struggled this season, especially in Atlantic 10 play.
The Hawks are just 1-15 in conference play and have lost their last five games.
Saint Joseph's is led by Katie Jekot, who averages 11.5 points per game.
What to Watch For
The key matchup in this game will be in the paint.
Syracuse has a size advantage over Saint Joseph's, and the Orange will need to use that to their advantage.
The Hawks have been struggling to score in recent games, so Syracuse will need to make them uncomfortable in the paint.
Prediction
Syracuse is the clear favorite in this game.
The Orange are the more talented team and they are playing at home.
Look for Syracuse to win this game and extend their winning streak to four games.
