Syracuse Orange Faces Setback Against No. 20 North Carolina State Wolfpack at JMA Wireless Dome

In a closely contested matchup, the Syracuse Orange fell short against the No. 20 ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack with a final score of 66-74. This game brought the Orange's season record to an even split, while the Wolfpack improved their standing, showcasing their strength in this conference game.

Orange's Effort and Highlights

The Syracuse Orange started strong, leading the first quarter with an impressive 24 points but struggled to maintain momentum as the game progressed. Despite outrebounding the Wolfpack with a total of 49 rebounds to their opponents' 40 and dominating second-chance points with 16 compared to just nine from the Wolfpack, turnovers proved costly for Syracuse. The team committed a total of 12 turnovers which translated into significant scoring opportunities for North Carolina State.

Sophie Burrows led the scoring for Syracuse with her contribution of 16 points and showcased her versatility by adding eight rebounds and one block to her stat line. Kyra Wood also made notable contributions with 14 points and nine rebounds, demonstrating her presence on both ends of the court. Dominique Camp facilitated playmaking duties admirably by dishing out eight assists alongside three points.

Wolfpack's Winning Strategy

The North Carolina State Wolfpack demonstrated why they're ranked in the top twenty nationally through strategic gameplay and effective use of fast breaks that resulted in them scoring an impressive total of 24 fast break points. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored a total of 22 points off turnovers compared to ten by Syracuse.

The efficiency from beyond the arc was not at its best for either team; however, NCST managed better field goal percentage overall (41 percent) than SYR (36 percent). The most significant difference came from NCST's ability to capitalize on opportunities at critical moments which ultimately led them towards securing victory despite being tied five times throughout this intense contest.

Looking Ahead

Syracuse Orange will aim to bounce back when they visit Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum on January 26th at 2:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on ACC Network, promising another exciting college basketball showdown.

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