The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team (12-7, 9-7 ACC) fell to No. 2 North Carolina State (17-2, 12-2 ACC) on Sunday in the final game of the regular season, 68-61. Syracuse held the lead at the three-minute mark of the fourth quarter, but was unable to complete the upset. There were 19 total lead changes and eight ties in the contest.
Kiara Lewis led all scorers with a season-high 29 points off 52.2% shooting in 40 minutes. Tiana Mangakahia also contributed double-figure scoring with 10 points.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- Syracuse loses 68-61 to No. 2 NC State despite Lewis’ 29 points (DailyOrange.com)
- No. 2 NC State hands Syracuse women first home loss in thriller at Carrier Dome (Syracuse.com)
- Lewis Nets Season-High 29 on Senior Day (Cuse.com)
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MEDIA:
Make that 29 points ? https://t.co/GmDBCTK2vO
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
.@CoachBabersCuse in The Loud House today ? pic.twitter.com/FJ1bVrBI5y
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
Prior to today's game, we celebrated a very special senior class ?? pic.twitter.com/8XsGNCI75r
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
In our feels ?
We love you @MaevaDjaldi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OZoUpCtOL7
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
A special moment?
So much love for you @AmayaFinklea ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oKYGK9yrQ9
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
One-of-a-kind custom design by @NewhouseSU senior @newageofsports ? https://t.co/gHZoZdOQrM
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) February 28, 2021
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