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Iowa State Women's Basketball Injury Report for March Madness Game vs Syracuse

Syracuse overcame Iowa State's star Audi Crooks' 37 points with a strong run and 23 from Uche Izoje to advance to face reigning champion UConn.

  • On Saturday, Syracuse defeated Iowa State 72-63 in Storrs to win its NCAA first-round game, setting up a second-round match against UConn.
  • Hindered by cold perimeter shooting, Iowa State missed its first five 3s, allowing Syracuse to build a lead with an eight-shot run.
  • Uche Izoje led Syracuse with 16 of her 23 points in the first half, and Olivia Schmitt scored a season-high 15 with four 3-pointers despite a 1.3 points per game average.
  • Advancing, the Orange will face reigning national champion UConn on Monday in the second round, returning to the Storrs subregional for the second time in three years.
  • Despite the defeat, Iowa State All-American Audi Crooks scored 37 points, and Jada Williams contributed 14 points, six rebounds, and eight assists.
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Izoje powers Syracuse past Iowa State to set up second-round March Madness meeting with UConn

Uche Izoje had 16 of her 23 points in the first half as ninth-seeded topped No. 8 Iowa State 72-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday despite 37 points from Cyclones All-American Audi Crooks.

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