Stanford 58, at Syracuse 69

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Dominique Darius scored 26 points and Syracuse capitalized on a decisive edge in free throws and forced turnovers to defeat Stanford 69-58 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Sunday at the Carrier Dome. A crowd of 3,225 watched the Orange improve to 16-3 overall, while Stanford fell to 15-5. The most important part of the game was Syracuse’s persistent defensive pressure and its ability to consistently draw fouls and convert at the free-throw line. While Stanford struggled with its offensive execution throughout, Syracuse built and maintained its lead by generating extra possessions and capitalizing on frequent… Read more...