Syracuse Orange's Late Surge Not Enough Against UConn Huskies at Gampel Pavilion

The Syracuse Orange, ranked 22nd, faced off against the 10th-ranked UConn Huskies in a closely contested game that ended with the Orange falling short by a score of 64-72. The Orange entered the game with an aggressive mindset but couldn't overcome the home team's resilience. Despite their efforts, they were outscored each quarter, managing to put up 16, 12, 16, and finally 20 points in each respective period.

The Syracuse University team showcased a balanced attack throughout the match but struggled with their two-point attempts making only ten out of thirty-five shots which translated to a mere twenty-nine percent success rate. Their three-point shooting was more effective as they hit thirteen out of thirty-three attempts for a commendable thirty-nine percent from beyond the arc. The free-throw line saw them convert five out of seven shots giving them seventy-one percent for those efforts.

Defensively, Syracuse managed to block three shots and came away with ten steals which contributed to their twenty points off turnovers. They also worked hard on the boards pulling down thirty-six rebounds; seventeen defensive and nineteen offensive rebounds including twelve by players and five credited as team rebounds.

On offense, Syracuse distributed well among teammates totaling sixteen assists over four quarters. However, ball security was an issue as they turned it over sixteen times which matched their assist total resulting in an assists turnover ratio of one point zero.

The Huskies proved formidable opponents on their home court at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion before an attendance of ten thousand two hundred ninety-nine fans who witnessed both teams tied four times and lead changes on four occasions too. UConn capitalized on their field goal attempts shooting fifty-one percent overall and an impressive forty-seven percent from three-point range.

UConn also dominated inside scoring thirty points in paint compared to Syracuse’s ten points in that area while also blocking more shots (five) than Syracuse (three). Despite committing one more personal foul than Syracuse (fourteen versus thirteen), UConn managed better efficiency from both field goals made (twenty-nine) and free throws made (six).

As fans look forward to future matchups featuring these competitive teams, they can tune into upcoming broadcasts featuring the Syracuse University women's basketball team as they continue their season journey aiming for victory once again.