The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team (10-4, 7-4 ACC) defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-8, 5-7 ACC) on Thursday in the Carrier Dome, 85-78. Syracuse is now 7-0 at home this season. Digna Strautmane led the Orange with a season-high 17 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.
Three other Syracuse players also scored in double-figures. Kamilla Cardoso recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kiara Lewis tallied 16 points and six rebounds, while Tiana Mangakahia scored 15 points and dished out five assists. ‘Cuse tallied 12 total blocks, including six from Cardoso.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- Syracuse women’s basketball downs Wake Forest 85-78 (NunesMagician.com)
- After pregame honor, Digna Strautmane scores season-high 17 points vs. Wake Forest (Syracuse.com)
- 3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 7-point win over Wake Forest (DailyOrange.com)
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MEDIA:
7-0 at home. #OurHouse? pic.twitter.com/cxbZQszW9V
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 5, 2021
POST WIN ENERGYYYY ? pic.twitter.com/mnjNChx5qq
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 5, 2021
*Chef's Kiss* ?@em__baller | @Kamillascsilva
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— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 5, 2021
Celebrating @dignucis8 1,000 point milestone before today's game ? pic.twitter.com/AMIU7UXegI
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 4, 2021
Cardoso has her fourth double double of the season.
10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 min to play! pic.twitter.com/qgRgBYePp2
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 5, 2021
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