Overview
- Syracuse turned a 25-21 halftime deficit with a 21-14 third quarter and a strong fourth to close out the win at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
- The Orange owned the glass 49-31 with a 24-6 edge in offensive rebounds, converting those chances into 12 second‑chance points.
- Dominique Darius led with 16 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 14 after the break, while Laila Phelia added 14 and freshman Uche Izoje posted 10 points and 9 boards.
- After shooting 21% in the first half, Syracuse hit 46% in the second to pull away from the Utes.
- The Orange next face No. 6 Michigan on Sunday at noon in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, with the game listed for FS1.