Mercyhurst 40, at Syracuse 106

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Syracuse women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance from the opening tip, overwhelming Mercyhurst 106-40 in a nonconference game Friday night at the Carrier Dome. A crowd of 10,226 watched the Orange improve to 11-1, while the Lakers remained winless at 0-11. The game was effectively decided in a blistering first quarter. Syracuse, utilizing a stifling full-court press and relentless transition attack, raced to a 32-12 lead. The Orange forced eight Mercyhurst turnovers in the period, converting them into easy baskets. Sophie Burrows of Lower Plenty, Australia, and Dominique Darius of Jacksonville, Florida, set the… Read more...