Syracuse Edges Clemson in Tight ACC Women’s Basketball Contest
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Sophie Burrows recorded a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds to lead Syracuse to a 68-64 win over Clemson in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at the Carrier Dome.
The Orange, who improved to 21-5, never trailed but could not pull away from the Lady Tigers. Syracuse led 34-28 at halftime and maintained a narrow margin throughout the second half. Clemson, which fell to 18-9, cut the deficit to two points multiple times in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.
Burrows anchored Syracuse with her game-high rebound total. Laila Phelia added 17 points for the Orange. Mia Moore led Clemson with 17 points and seven assists, while Taylor Johnson-Matthews also scored 17. A crowd of 4,847 attended.