Syracuse Edges Miami in Defensive ACC Clash

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Interstat) — Sophie Burrows scored 21 points to lead Syracuse to a 65-60 victory over Miami in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Watsco Center.

The Orange, who improved to 18-4, held off a late push from the Hurricanes. Laila Phelia also scored 21 points for Syracuse. Miami, which fell to 12-10, was led by Gal Raviv and Ra Shaya Kyle, who each scored 13 points. Kyle added eight rebounds.

Syracuse forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 15 points, while Miami managed just eight points off turnovers. The Hurricanes held a 28-22 advantage in points in the paint but could not overcome the Orange’s defensive pressure in the final minutes.