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Syracuse Advances Over Iowa State, Will Face UConn Next
Syracuse defeated Iowa State 72-63 in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will face UConn in the second round.
Syracuse defeated Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament by a score of 72-63. The ninth-seeded Orange were without their injured point guard. Uche Izoje scored 16 of her 23 points in the first half, outscoring Audi Crooks. Olivia Schmitt contributed four 3-pointers during a key scoring run for Syracuse. Crooks scored 14 of her 37 points in the fourth quarter. Syracuse will now face UConn in the NCAA Tournament.
Key Facts
- Syracuse's record is now 24-8.
- Uche Izoje scored 23 points for Syracuse.
- Audi Crooks had 37 points for Iowa State.
- Laila Phelia scored 18 points for Syracuse.
- Olivia Schmitt added 15 points and five assists for Syracuse.
- Sophie Burrows contributed 14 points for Syracuse.
- Jada Williams had 14 points, six rebounds, and eight assists for Iowa State.
- Olivia Schmitt had 40 points and 10 made 3-pointers in 26 games prior to this one.