NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — The Syracuse women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, overwhelming Boston College 93-59 in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

From the opening tip, the Orange established a pace and defensive intensity that the Eagles could not match. Syracuse built a 21-16 lead after the first quarter and then delivered a decisive knockout blow in the second period, outscoring Boston College 21-5. That dominant stretch turned a competitive game into a lopsided affair, sending Syracuse into halftime with a 42-21 advantage. The Orange never looked back, maintaining at least a 20-point lead throughout the second half.

The most important part of the game was unquestionably Syracuse’s suffocating second-quarter defense, which completely dismantled the Boston College offense. The Eagles managed just five points in the period, suffering through prolonged scoring droughts and committing eight turnovers that Syracuse converted into 11 points. This defensive stand allowed the Orange to explode on a 21-2 run that spanned nearly seven minutes, transforming a 21-16 lead into a 40-18 stranglehold. The run was fueled by efficient offense, including a three-pointer from Jasmyn Cooper and a series of baskets created by Dominique Darius, but it was anchored by a defense that forced Boston College into rushed shots and costly mistakes, effectively deciding the contest before halftime.

Syracuse’s offensive attack was balanced and efficient, dominating inside with 42 points in the paint and capitalizing on 21 points off Boston College turnovers. Izoje Uche, a 6-foot-3 forward from Delta State, Nigeria, was a force in the post, scoring 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting in just 21 minutes. Point guard Dominique Darius of Jacksonville, Florida, orchestrated the offense with precision, registering a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists. Laila Phelia added 11 points, while reserve guard Madeline Potts provided a spark off the bench with 12 points, all from beyond the arc in the second half.

Boston College, struggling through a difficult season, was led by Lily Carmody’s 15 points. Jocelyne Grier also scored 15, and Erin Houpt contributed 11. The Eagles were hampered by 22 turnovers and shot just 34.5% from the field for the game.

With the victory, Syracuse improves to 19-4 overall and 10-3 in the ACC, solidifying its position in the upper tier of the conference. The Orange have now won three consecutive games and seven of their last eight. Boston College falls to 4-21 overall and 1-12 in conference play, having lost 10 of its last 11 contests.

The game was played before an announced crowd of 623. Syracuse returns home to face Louisville on Sunday, while Boston College travels to face Clemson the same day.