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Syracuse women’s basketball falls short in an upset bid against UConn in the NCAA Tournament, losing 72-64. Despite a strong effort, UConn's Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 32 points, securing the win for the Huskies. Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair finished with 20 points, moving into third place on the Division I career scoring list. UConn advances to the Sweet 16, while Syracuse's season comes to an end.
The 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament saw Paige Bueckers make a triumphant return with a stellar performance for UConn, while Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair led her team to a comeback win. Balanced scoring attacks and the passionate representation of HBCUs by Jackson State's coach were also highlights. However, UCLA faces trouble with an injured key player, and lower-seeded teams struggled to hold onto leads. Meanwhile, the West Virginia-Princeton game dragged on with excessive fouls, and West Virginia's coach backtracked on trash-talking Caitlin Clark.
Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair, injured and facing a tied game against Arizona in the NCAA Tournament, delivered a crucial win after a pep talk from coach Felisha Legette-Jack, showcasing her star quality and resilience on the court.
Dyaisha Fair, a standout player for Syracuse women's basketball, has a strong bond with coach Felisha Legette-Jack, who she followed from Buffalo to Syracuse. Fair's decision to stay at Syracuse has paid off, as she has become one of the best players in college basketball, scoring 3,351 points and leading the team to the NCAA Tournament. Their close relationship has been pivotal, with Fair's underdog mentality and Legette-Jack's coaching style contributing to the team's success. Both are focused on the present, but their strong connection will endure beyond Fair's college career.
Dyaisha Fair's emotional Senior Day with the No. 17 Syracuse women’s basketball team included a mix of struggle and success, culminating in a special celebration of her accomplishments surrounded by family, friends, and fans. Despite a slow start, Fair's standout performance in the fourth quarter, including surpassing Brittney Griner on the NCAA scoring list, led to an emotional tribute from her coach, Felisha Legette-Jack, and a heartfelt embrace with her family. Fair's impact on the Syracuse basketball program was evident as fans and teammates honored her, marking a memorable milestone in her journey as an Orange.
Dyaisha Fair scored 23 points to move into fifth place on the women's NCAA Division I career scoring list, leading No. 17 Syracuse to a 63-53 victory over Pittsburgh. Fair now has 3,302 points, surpassing Brittney Griner's 3,283 points. Her 15 fourth-quarter points fueled a late rally, securing the win for Syracuse.
Ohio State replaces Iowa at No. 2 in ESPN's women's college basketball Power Rankings, as the spot has seen five different teams since mid-January. Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair is the player of the week, leading her team to victory with 29 points and moving up the NCAA career scoring list. Ohio State is the team of the week, winning 11 in a row and leading the Big Ten. South Carolina remains at No. 1, while Stanford, Iowa, Texas, and Virginia Tech round out the top 5.