Syracuse women’s basketball roar past Pittsburgh Panthers

February 16, 2013 Kicia Sears Basketball

Orange women showing energy out of the gate

Syracuse women showed the depth of their bench today in a 80-39 blowout against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Center Kayla Alexander led the team with 19 points, but there was enough love to go around as every player who stepped on the court put up some points, and four players hit double-digits.

La’Shay Taft (G) and Carmen Tyson-Thomas (G) were hot from downtown, going 3-for-4 and 2-for-3 respectively.

The Orange came out of the gate with high energy and kept it going throughout the game. Defense was especially effective, with 14 team steals and 11 team blocks. Pitt couldn’t stop the offense either and Syracuse valued the ball, committing only 9 team turnovers.

A great crowd, along with the special edition “Play 4 Kay” breast cancer awareness pink jerseys really seemed to help the Orange women shine.

The photos:

Kayla Alexander hangs tough against Pitt defense

Sykes, Butler, and Tyson Thomas put on a tight press against Pitt

Sykes displayed typical athleticism against Pitt

Freshman Cornelia Fondren (G) runs the floor

Celebrating T.Butler's great play on D — Celebrating T.Butler’s great play on D

Sykes and B.Butler celebrate Butler's 3, the first of the game — Sykes and B.Butler celebrate Butler’s 3, the first of the game

Alexander shoots with a hand in her face

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Kicia photographs the Syracuse football, basketball and lacrosse teams. She has also written reviews for a site focusing on independent and foreign film and covered Syracuse University athletics. She is a native of Syracuse, NY and is a 2008 graduate of Syracuse University.