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Gallery: Syracuse women’s basketball edged by No. 7 Notre Dame, 85-80

Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman said before the contest: “It’s a big game. We can’t deflect that.”
Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman said before the contest: “It’s a big game. We can’t deflect that.” Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Syracuse senior point guard Alexis Peterson posted 19 points and dished out 14 assists.
Syracuse senior point guard Alexis Peterson posted 19 points and dished out 14 assists. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Peterson, the ACC's leading scorer, didn't hit the game-tying 3-pointer, but SU wouldn't have been in that position without her.
Peterson, the ACC's leading scorer, didn't hit the game-tying 3-pointer, but SU wouldn't have been in that position without her. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Fans of all ages packed the Dome to watch the nationally televised event.
Fans of all ages packed the Dome to watch the nationally televised event. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Syracuse senior forward Isabella Slim had zero rebounds in 28 minutes on the floor.
Syracuse senior forward Isabella Slim had zero rebounds in 28 minutes on the floor. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Hillsman's unit shot 12-for-26 from 3-point range and 50 percent from the field.
Hillsman's unit shot 12-for-26 from 3-point range and 50 percent from the field. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
SU redshirt senior Brittney Sykes scored 19 points and grabbed eight boards in 40 minutes.
SU redshirt senior Brittney Sykes scored 19 points and grabbed eight boards in 40 minutes. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
The record crowd invigorated an SU team with only two regular-season games remaining.
The record crowd invigorated an SU team with only two regular-season games remaining. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Syracuse had much to cheer about in the first half, during which the Orange outscored UND 43-35.
Syracuse had much to cheer about in the first half, during which the Orange outscored UND 43-35. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
“She was getting on our forwards sometimes and it was just a mismatch from there,” Briana Day said. “… it just threw us out of our defense.”
“She was getting on our forwards sometimes and it was just a mismatch from there,” Briana Day said. “… it just threw us out of our defense.” Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Slim celebrates a big SU play.
Slim celebrates a big SU play. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
“We played a great three quarters,” Hillsman said.
“We played a great three quarters,” Hillsman said. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Hillsman, SU's veteran head coach, positions a player on the court.
Hillsman, SU's veteran head coach, positions a player on the court. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Sykes lets a shot go.
Sykes lets a shot go. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Peterson got to the rack many times on Sunday.
Peterson got to the rack many times on Sunday. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
After the game, Hillsman thanked the fans for coming out.
After the game, Hillsman thanked the fans for coming out. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
“She was tremendous and we’re proud of her,” Sykes said of Gabby Cooper, who scored 18 points. “We need her to play like that for the rest of the season.”
“She was tremendous and we’re proud of her,” Sykes said of Gabby Cooper, who scored 18 points. “We need her to play like that for the rest of the season.” Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
UND outrebounded SU, 44-20.
UND outrebounded SU, 44-20. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
Peterson fell hard to the ground on one play after she drew contact near the basket.
Peterson fell hard to the ground on one play after she drew contact near the basket. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
The Fighting Irish shot 52.6 percent from the field and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds.
The Fighting Irish shot 52.6 percent from the field and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
SU scored only three second-chance points. UND? The Irish put up 22 second-chance points.
SU scored only three second-chance points. UND? The Irish put up 22 second-chance points. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer
SU committed only 10 turnovers, but lost the rebounding battle and the game.
SU committed only 10 turnovers, but lost the rebounding battle and the game. Jeff Anderson | Staff Photographer

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By Jeff Anderson Staff Photographer

Nearly 12,000 fans packed the Carrier Dome Sunday night to see No. 21 Syracuse (18-9, 9-5 Atlantic Coast) fall just short of upsetting No. 7 Notre Dame (25-3, 13-1). Backed by All-American Brianna Turner, the Fighting Irish outscored SU by 13 points in the second half to edge out the victory.

Published on February 20, 2017 at 1:30 am

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