In a thrilling NCAA Women's Tournament game, Syracuse, led by Dyaisha Fair's outstanding performance, overcame Arizona with a final score of 74-69. Fair, who scored the final 13 points for Syracuse, finished the game with a remarkable 32 points, 4 assists, and 6 steals, showcasing her pivotal role in the victory. This win marks Syracuse's first NCAA tournament victory since 2021 and sets them up for a challenging match against UConn on the Huskies' home floor in Storrs. Meanwhile, UConn returns to the Final Four, facing a formidable opponent in South Carolina, which remains undefeated after beating LSU. Freshman Skylar Jones also made headlines by scoring a career-high 24 points for Arizona, although it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Dyaisha Fair leads SU past Arizona in NCAA Tournament, sets up UConn Showdown https://t.co/TadIkTBk0G
Syracuse turns it on late to end Arizona's season, 74-69, in First Round of NCAA Women's Tournament https://t.co/qYAw9un9VI
Dyaisha Fair scored @CuseWBB's final 13 points to help the Orange win their first NCAA tournament game since 2021‼️ They trailed by five with under three minutes to play 😱 https://t.co/CJM6ACvQRk
4th quarter Fair! Dyaisha scores 13 straight points in the 4th to lead @Cusewbb past Arizona 74-69 in the NCAA Tournament. SU will face UConn on Monday on the Huskies' home floor in Storrs. https://t.co/TgNOamAQ6h
Dyaisha Fair scores @CuseWBB's last 13 points of the game & the Orange advance. Fair finishes with 32 points, 4 assists, 6 steals. Unreal.
Dyaisha Fair with an amazing 32 points (!!) as the Syracuse women beat Arizona and advance. Lots of support for the Orange women here at Harvey’s Garden. https://t.co/etjyL4i17Z
Dyaisha Fair has decided to take matters into her own hands. 🪣 🪣🪣 tryna drag Syracuse out the mud (and upset territory) and into the 2nd round #ncaaw #Marchmadness
Freshman Skylar Jones has a career-high 24 points for Arizona, which is clinging to a 64-61 lead over Syracuse.
Y'all know Dyaisha Fair wasn't going to be kept out of this game @CuseWBB
UConn returns to the Final Four but we have a monster showdown in the natty as @dawnstaley and South Carolina finishes undefeated and beats LSU. https://t.co/zcQqcuu8JE