The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team (13-7) defeated the Boston College Eagles (7-12) in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., 67-61. Syracuse will advance to the quarterfinals Friday versus Florida State.
Kiara Lewis led all scorers with 21 points and five assists. Digna Strautmane tallied 13 points and eight rebounds, while Amaya Finklea-Guity contributed 12 points and five rebounds off the bench. Emily Engstler grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds and scored eight points.
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Prior to tip, Tiana Mangakahia was honored with the Bob Bradley Spirit and Courage Award from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA) and the ACC for her courageous fight against breast cancer last year.