SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Syracuse women’s basketball team opened its season with a decisive 74-50 victory over Stony Brook on Tuesday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange established control early, outscoring the Seawolves 22-8 in the first quarter and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the game before closing with another 22-point quarter. Stony Brook, which opened its season with a loss, could not overcome the early deficit. An announced crowd of 2,052 watched as Syracuse improved to 1-0 while Stony Brook fell to 0-1. The Orange are projected to be a heavy favorite in their next contest against Albany on Friday.