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Gallery: Syracuse women’s basketball rolls over No. 14 Miami, 81-48

SU’s two best players combined to score 53 — five more than Miami did as a team — ensuring its two-game slide would end.
SU’s two best players combined to score 53 — five more than Miami did as a team — ensuring its two-game slide would end. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
SU out-rebounded the Hurricanes 43 to 37.
SU out-rebounded the Hurricanes 43 to 37. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Sykes lets one fly.
Sykes lets one fly. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
The Sykes-Peterson duo is one of the nation's best backcourt.
The Sykes-Peterson duo is one of the nation's best backcourt. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
When she didn't pull up, Sykes got to the rim with relative ease on Sunday.
When she didn't pull up, Sykes got to the rim with relative ease on Sunday. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Sykes pushed the tempo, helping SU get 13 fast-break points.
Sykes pushed the tempo, helping SU get 13 fast-break points. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Peterson scored 24 points, slightly over her season average.
Peterson scored 24 points, slightly over her season average. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
At times, Sykes ran the point in Peterson's place.
At times, Sykes ran the point in Peterson's place. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
SU forced 23 Miami turnovers while committing only 13 of its own.
SU forced 23 Miami turnovers while committing only 13 of its own. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Peterson runs the point.
Peterson runs the point. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Briana Day had 14 rebounds — six offensive — and a pair of blocks.
Briana Day had 14 rebounds — six offensive — and a pair of blocks. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Sykes went 2-of-7 from deep. As a team, Syracuse shot 8-of-29 from 3.
Sykes went 2-of-7 from deep. As a team, Syracuse shot 8-of-29 from 3. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Peterson dished out a game-high seven assists.
Peterson dished out a game-high seven assists. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Said Hillsman: “This was a must win and we said it was that. We didn’t shy away from saying that this win could possible define our season. And hopefully it has defined it in a positive way.”
Said Hillsman: “This was a must win and we said it was that. We didn’t shy away from saying that this win could possible define our season. And hopefully it has defined it in a positive way.” Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer

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By Jeff Anderson Staff Photographer

Syracuse broke its two-game slide with an 81-48 upset victory over No. 14 Miami on Sunday afternoon. Brittney Sykes and Alexis Peterson led the way for the Orange, combining to outscore Miami 53-48. SU plays next on Jan. 29 at Virginia Tech.

Here are the best sights from Syracuse’s biggest win of the year.

Published on January 22, 2017 at 9:32 pm

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