Syracuse women's basketball crushes Boston College on senior day

Freshman Uche Izoje records 13th double-double of the season in lopsided victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Syracuse women's basketball celebrated its seniors and honored its 2015-16 team that reached the NCAA Tournament with a dominant 22-point win over Boston College on Sunday. Freshman center Uche Izoje led the way for the Orange with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, recording her 13th double-double of the season. Senior guard Laila Phelia added 11 points, while graduate student Dominique Darius chipped in 10 points as Syracuse cruised to the victory.

Why it matters

This win caps off a strong regular season for Syracuse, who are now 22-7 overall and 12-6 in ACC play. The Orange are in good position to receive an NCAA Tournament bid and will look to make a deep postseason run after reaching the Final Four in 2016.

The details

Syracuse shot 49.3% from the field, 31.6% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line in the win. The Orange dominated the rebounding battle 56-25 and scored 28 second chance points. Boston College struggled, shooting just 34.9% overall and 10.5% from deep.

  • Syracuse women's basketball held its senior day celebration on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Orange's regular season is now complete, with the ACC Tournament set to begin on March 4, 2026.

The players

Uche Izoje

A freshman center for Syracuse who recorded her 13th double-double of the season with 24 points and 12 rebounds in the win.

Laila Phelia

A senior guard for Syracuse who scored 11 points in her final regular season home game.

Dominique Darius

A graduate student guard for Syracuse who added 10 points in the victory.

Felisha Legette-Jack

The head coach of the Syracuse women's basketball team, who has led the program to a strong 22-7 record this season.

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What’s next

Syracuse women's basketball will next compete in the ACC Tournament, which runs from March 4-8 in Duluth, Georgia. The Orange are in good position to receive an NCAA Tournament bid after their strong regular season.

The takeaway

Syracuse women's basketball capped off an impressive regular season with a dominant win over Boston College on senior day. The Orange have a chance to make a deep postseason run after reaching the Final Four in 2016, led by standout freshman Uche Izoje and a veteran supporting cast.