Syracuse (15-9, 6-7 ACC) returned to action Sunday, Feb. 5, in the JMA Wireless Dome with a 79-72 victory in the second meeting of the season against Boston College (14-12, 4-9 ACC). Senior guard Dyaisha Fair led all scorers with 24 points in the contest. In the game, Fair recorded her 2,500th career point against the Eagles while Georgia Woolley (20) and Dariauna Lewis (15) both added double-digit scoring efforts. Lewis finished one rebound shy of her ninth-double double this season. Head coach Felisha Legette-Jack earned her first season sweep over an ACC opponent in the victory.
HOW IT WAS DECIDED:
With 2:38 left in the first frame, the game was tied at 17 a piece thanks to a pair of free throws from Woolley. Syracuse closed the first quarter with an 11-0 run to lead by 7, 24-17.
In the second quarter, Syracuse extended its lead to 15 and the defense held the Eagles to 13 points to hold a 15-point advantage at the break, 45-30. The Orange came out of half time and did not look back despite a bit of pressure from Boston College late in the contest to secure the win.
COACH LEGETTE-JACK SAID:
“We played well in the fourth quarter… We’re just trying to get better every single day. Today I thought we took a percent of getting better.”
WONDER WOOLLEY:
In the first half, Syracuse got a boost from Woolley who had 18 points. The sophomore guard started the game with seven points in the first quarter. In the second frame, Woolley made a mid-range…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at SUAthletics.com Latest Stories…
