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Gallery: Syracuse women’s basketball falls at No. 1 Connecticut

By Evan Jenkins Staff Photographer
Alexis Peterson drives to the hoop. She scored a Syracuse-high 25 points.
Alexis Peterson drives to the hoop. She scored a Syracuse-high 25 points. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Brittney Sykes finished with 15 points in her last game wearing a Syracuse uniform.
Brittney Sykes finished with 15 points in her last game wearing a Syracuse uniform. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Peterson had four turnovers in the first quarter, but finished with just one the rest of the game.
Peterson had four turnovers in the first quarter, but finished with just one the rest of the game. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Briana Day reaches for the ball. She had 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting.
Briana Day reaches for the ball. She had 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Kia Nurse shoots a 3-pointer. She tied an NCAA single-game record with nine 3-pointers on the day.
Kia Nurse shoots a 3-pointer. She tied an NCAA single-game record with nine 3-pointers on the day. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Syracuse players fall over each other going for a loose ball. Connecticut, meanwhile, starts transition.
Syracuse players fall over each other going for a loose ball. Connecticut, meanwhile, starts transition. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The ACC Player of the Year shot 10-of-22 from the field and made 50 percent of her 3s.
The ACC Player of the Year shot 10-of-22 from the field and made 50 percent of her 3s. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Katie Lou Samuelson celebrates. She had 23 points, including 11 free throws.
Katie Lou Samuelson celebrates. She had 23 points, including 11 free throws. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Peterson tries dribbling on Napheesa Collier.
Peterson tries dribbling on Napheesa Collier. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Peterson hugs head coach Quentin Hillsman after being subbed out late in the game. The senior played her last game in a Syracuse uniform.
Peterson hugs head coach Quentin Hillsman after being subbed out late in the game. The senior played her last game in a Syracuse uniform. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Peterson and Sykes walk off the court, hugging each other.
Peterson and Sykes walk off the court, hugging each other. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Published on March 20, 2017 at 11:06 pm
Contact Evan: ecjenkin@syr.edu

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