The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team lost to the No. 1 UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 at the Alamodome, 83-47. Syracuse ends its season with a 15-9 overall record. It was the final game in Orange and White for All-American Tiana Mangakahia. Kiara Lewis, Digna Strautmane, Amaya Finklea-Guity, and Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi have not yet announced whether they plan to return to Syracuse next season.
Emily Engstler led the team with 12 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Kamilla Cardoso also contributed 12 points along with seven boards in the contest.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- Syracuse women’s basketball falls to UConn in NCAA Tournament, 83-47 (NunesMagician.com)
- UCONN TOPS ‘CUSE IN NCAA SECOND ROUND (Cuse.com)
- Syracuse women’s basketball box score vs. UConn in NCAA tournament (Syracuse.com)
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
MEDIA:
A season we will never forget.
Thank you for the support, Orange Nation. We can’t wait to SEE you next season ?? pic.twitter.com/WW3ZjfrBbT
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) March 24, 2021
All Orange, all love.??✊ https://t.co/T2QJacIvhx
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) March 24, 2021
First half snaps ? pic.twitter.com/lynMaDm4Y2
— 'Cuse Hoops (@CuseWBB) March 24, 2021
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