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Gallery: Syracuse women’s basketball cruises past Niagara, 109-60

Senior center Briana Day scored 19 points on Saturday afternoon, grabbed six rebounds and blocked three shots.
Senior center Briana Day scored 19 points on Saturday afternoon, grabbed six rebounds and blocked three shots. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Syracuse's defense forced 27 turnovers, as Niagara struggled to break the full-court press.
Syracuse's defense forced 27 turnovers, as Niagara struggled to break the full-court press. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Day goes up for a jump hook inside.
Day goes up for a jump hook inside. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Brittney Sykes had one of the best games of her career, becoming the first SU player since 2012 to lead the team in points, assists and rebounds in a single game.
Brittney Sykes had one of the best games of her career, becoming the first SU player since 2012 to lead the team in points, assists and rebounds in a single game. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Freshman Desiree Elmore scored a career-high 15 points in just 15 minutes of action.
Freshman Desiree Elmore scored a career-high 15 points in just 15 minutes of action. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Elmore grabbed three boards and added an assist.
Elmore grabbed three boards and added an assist. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
The five-star recruit had hardly contributed to SU's offense before Saturday.
The five-star recruit had hardly contributed to SU's offense before Saturday. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Senior point guard Alexis Peterson had seven assists and a season-low 13 points. Still, she's scored at least 10 points every game this season.
Senior point guard Alexis Peterson had seven assists and a season-low 13 points. Still, she's scored at least 10 points every game this season. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Sykes burned Niagara in the paint and from outside through much of the game.
Sykes burned Niagara in the paint and from outside through much of the game. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
SU's 11th-year head coach Quentin Hillsman looks on.
SU's 11th-year head coach Quentin Hillsman looks on. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Peterson gets to the rim with relative ease.
Peterson gets to the rim with relative ease. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Senior forward Isabella Slim is averaging 6.1 points per game and 4.3 boards.
Senior forward Isabella Slim is averaging 6.1 points per game and 4.3 boards. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Bria Day saw 21 minutes on the court.
Bria Day saw 21 minutes on the court. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer
Peterson's 21.5 points per game leads the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Peterson's 21.5 points per game leads the Atlantic Coast Conference. Sam Ogozalek | Staff Writer

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By Sam Ogozalek

No. 20 Syracuse (8-3) cruised past Niagara, 109-60, on Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome. Fifth-year senior guard Brittney Sykes scored 23 points in just over three quarters of play, while Briana Day had 19 points and Alexis Peterson 13. The Orange has won four straight nonconference games at home. After more than a week off, SU will play in the Florida Sunshine Classic then start conference play at the end of the month.

Published on December 11, 2016 at 2:41 pm
Contact Sam: sfogozal@syr.edu | @SamOgozalek

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