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Syracuse women's basketball falls to No. 6 Louisville
The Orange battled back but couldn't overcome the Cardinals' early lead
Feb. 8, 2026 at 2:15pm
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The Syracuse women's basketball team was defeated 84-65 by No. 6 Louisville on Sunday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome. Dominique Darius led the Orange with 22 points, while Sophie Burrows added a career-high six steals. Syracuse cut the deficit to 44-36 at halftime after a late push, but Louisville maintained control in the second half to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The loss drops Syracuse to 19-5 overall and 9-4 in conference play, as they continue to fight for position in the ACC standings. The game highlighted the resilience of the Orange, who battled back from an early deficit, but also the strength of the nationally-ranked Louisville squad.
The details
Louisville surged ahead early, opening the game with a sizable first-quarter advantage. Syracuse responded with a 16-2 run late in the second quarter, highlighted by three consecutive three-pointers, to cut the deficit to 44-36 at halftime. The Orange continued to generate defensive pressure in the second half, but Louisville answered with timely scoring runs to maintain control and secure the victory.
- The game took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.
- Syracuse will next travel to Pittsburgh for a 6 p.m. matchup on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Dominique Darius
A Syracuse player who led the team with 22 points, recording her fifth 20-point performance of the season and shooting a perfect 6-for-6 in the first half.
Sophie Burrows
A Syracuse player who added a strong all-around effort, recording a career-high six steals while also finishing in double figures scoring.
Jasmyn Cooper
A Syracuse player who hit a three-pointer during the Orange's 16-2 run in the second quarter.
Louisville Cardinals
The nationally-ranked No. 6 team that built an early lead and held off several Orange runs to secure the victory.
What’s next
Syracuse will look to bounce back on Thursday, February 12 when they travel to Pittsburgh for a 6 p.m. matchup.
The takeaway
Despite the loss, the game highlighted the resilience of the Syracuse women's basketball team, who battled back from an early deficit against a nationally-ranked opponent. The Orange will look to use this experience as they continue to fight for position in the ACC standings.
