Kiara Lewis and Kamilla Cardoso each contributed 22 points as the Syracuse women’s basketball team rallied for a lead and then held off host Pittsburgh 71-67 on Sunday.
Emily Engstler added 13 for SU, and Tiana Mangakahia posted 11 assists. Syracuse improved to 11-4 overall and 8-4 in the ACC.
Syracuse extended its winning streak over Pitt to 20 games, stretching back to 2009. That includes an 80-57 win earlier this season.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- Syracuse women’s basketball holds on for 71-67 win over Pitt (Syracuse.com)
- Syracuse women’s basketball escapes Pittsburgh, 71-67 (NunesMagician.com)
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MEDIA:
ROAD DUB. pic.twitter.com/eZMbbnfV3I
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 7, 2021
History: @Tianamanga 700th career assist on this pass to @impriscillaw2
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— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 7, 2021
The first player in program history, and 6th in @accwbb, with 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career assists ?@Tianamanga pic.twitter.com/fsLsIA5XxX
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 7, 2021
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