Maryland Women's Basketball Triumphs Over Syracuse to Maintain Undefeated Streak

Kaylene Smikle's standout performance leads No. 11 Maryland to a 4-0 season start with an 84-73 victory over Syracuse.

Kaylene Smikle scored 22 points, marking her third consecutive game with at least 20 points, and was perfect from the free-throw line.
Maryland's decisive 28-11 run in the second quarter turned a 10-point deficit into a lead they maintained for the rest of the game.
Allie Kubek contributed 16 points, and Bri McDaniel added 13 points off the bench to bolster Maryland's offense.
Syracuse's efforts were led by Georgia Woolley with 17 points, but the team struggled with turnovers and missed shots.
Maryland's victory over Syracuse follows an upset win against No. 11 Duke, marking their best season start since 2021-22.