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Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack called the team's trip to UConn for the NCAA Tournament a "personal attack" following a crushing 98-45 loss. She believes her squad is better than their performance showed and deserves a fairer chance to compete.
The Syracuse Orange upset the Iowa State Cyclones 72-63 in the NCAA Tournament first round, fueled by a standout performance from Olivia Schmidt. Audi Crooks led Iowa State with 35 points, but Syracuse's balanced attack and defensive pressure secured the victory. The Orange advance to face UConn in the next round.
Ay Fud poured in a career-high 21 points as the top-seeded UConn Huskies dominated Syracuse to secure their 32nd straight trip to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. UConn's stifling defense and balanced scoring proved too much for the Orange.
The SMU Mustangs decisively ended the Syracuse Orange's season with an 86-69 victory in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament. J.J. Starling led SMU with 25 points, while Jaden Tombs added a double-double. The win advances SMU to face Louisville.
