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No. 20 Syracuse opened conference play with a 69-58 win over Miami on Thursday night. Despite 21 turnovers, Syracuse remained in control for the entirety of the game and never relinquished its lead.
Here are three takeaways from Syracuse’s fourth win of the season:
Kiara Lewis dictated the pace d
uring the second quarter
Following six turnovers and two fouls in the first quarter, Tiana Mangakahia didn’t see the floor for the second quarter. Kiara Lewis filled in for Mangakahia at point guard, running the floor and dictating the pace of the game for SU, much like she did last year. She picked out quick passes downcourt but spent much of the second quarter slowing the game’s tempo by holding the ball at the top of the arc.
Despite 4th straight win, SU’s turnover struggles continue versus Miami
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Tiana Mangakahia totaled nine turnovers and seven assists against Miami.
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Quentin Hillsman said Tuesday that he wanted Syracuse to limit its turnovers to 12 or less in Syracuse’s first ACC matchup against Miami. It was one of the items listed on Hillsman’s and the team’s “goal list,” redshirt senior Kiara Lewis said. Failure to meet those goals meant the players “pay the price in practice.”