Syracuse Orange Outshine Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with Dominant Third Quarter Surge

The Syracuse Orange improved their record to 1-0 after a commanding performance against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who now stand at 0-1. The game concluded with a score of 94-70 in favor of the Orange, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.

First Quarter

The opening quarter set the stage for an intense matchup as both teams tested each other's defenses. The Syracuse Orange managed to pull ahead slightly, ending the quarter with an 18-point tally compared to Georgia Tech's 8 points. Key contributions came from Laila Phelia, whose aggressive play helped establish an early lead.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, Syracuse continued to build on their momentum. The team displayed remarkable efficiency in shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 53 percent by halftime. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech struggled to find rhythm offensively but managed to add 15 points before heading into the break.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was where Syracuse truly shone. With a staggering addition of 31 points during this period alone, they widened their lead significantly over Georgia Tech's contribution of just 28 points for that segment. Uche Izoje was instrumental during this time, securing rebounds and blocking shots that thwarted several attempts by the Yellow Jackets.

Fourth Quarter

In the final stretch of play, both teams pushed hard; however, it was clear that Syracuse had established control over the game's tempo and flow. They closed out with another strong performance in scoring while maintaining tight defense against any comeback efforts from Georgia Tech.

Overall player performances were highlighted by Laila Phelia's impressive stat line which included scoring efficiency and defensive steals that disrupted many plays for Georgia Tech throughout all quarters.

For fans eager for more action from these dynamic players: mark your calendars! The next game featuring Syracuse will take place on February 1st at Watsco Center against Miami (FL) Hurricanes at 2:00 PM EDT; catch it live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast!

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