Syracuse Women's Basketball Falls to Notre Dame

Orange lose ACC matchup 72-62 in South Bend

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Syracuse women's basketball team lost an ACC game to Notre Dame 72-62 on Thursday in South Bend, Indiana.

Why it matters

Syracuse and Notre Dame are both prominent women's basketball programs in the ACC, so this loss is significant for the Orange as they look to compete in the conference.

The details

The game's box score showed a close matchup, with Notre Dame edging out Syracuse by 10 points. This continues a challenging season for the Orange as they look to bounce back in future ACC contests.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Syracuse University

The women's basketball team representing Syracuse University, a prominent program in the ACC.

University of Notre Dame

The women's basketball team representing the University of Notre Dame, another top program in the ACC.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Syracuse as they aim to compete in the ACC, but there is still time for the Orange to regroup and make a push later in the season.