Syracuse upsets No. 13 Notre Dame 86-81 on New Year’s Eve.
Dyaisha Fair celebrates hitting a clutch three-pointer to regain the lead versus ND.Otto making some friends in the crowd against the Fighting Irish. Freshman Sensation Hannah Hidalgo poises after connecting on her second three in a 32-point effort. Fans cheering on during the first half as the offense stumbled out the gates versus BC. Head Coach Felisha Leggette-Jack looking on.Syracuse upsets No. 13 Notre Dame 86-81 on New Year’s Eve. Reserves Kennedi Perkins and Saniaa Wilson connect on a wrap-around pass under the basket. Freshman Sophie Burrows scored in double figures for the first time since November 10th, setting a new season-high with 17 points. Freshman Alyssa Latham has been the anchor of the Syracuse defense in the paint. Syracuse forces a timeout from ND Head Coach Niele Ivey.The Orange went into halftime with a four-point lead over the Fighting Irish. Fans cheering on the Orange during their 71-64 win over Boston College. The opening tip-off against the Golden Eagles.Dyaisha Fair pulls up from 15 feet near the right elbow. Georgia Woolley releasing a corner three over Natalija Marshall.Head Coach Felisha Leggette-Jack and her coaching staff visibly frustrated in the first quarter. Hannah Hidalgo tried to will ND back in the second half, including a flurry of buckets towards the end of regulation. Guards Alaina Rice and Hannah Hidalgo fight for a loose ball near the ND bench. Sophie Burrows proving a fan right with her sharpshooting against the Eagles. Dyaisha Fair finished with a team-high 27 points in the upset. The Orange defense swarming BC forward Teya Sideberry on her shot attempt. Sidberry had eight points in the first quarter and four for the remainder of the contest.
