"We didn't stop her, but we stopped the team, said Izoje, reflecting on their defensive strategy against Iowa State's Crooks, who scored 37 points overall."
"This whole season, I put a lot of trust in my teammates and facilitating the shooters the open shot, Schmitt stated, emphasizing her role in the team's success."
"Four of Schmitt's 3-pointers came in a 23-8 run in the second quarter, which helped Syracuse establish a significant lead going into halftime."
Syracuse, without their injured point guard, defeated Iowa State 72-63 in the NCAA Tournament opener. Freshman Uche Izoje scored 23 points, outscoring All-American Audi Crooks in the first half. Olivia Schmitt contributed significantly with four 3-pointers during a crucial run. Syracuse built a 15-point halftime lead and maintained control despite Crooks' strong fourth quarter. Laila Phelia and Sophie Burrows also added to the scoring. Syracuse will face UConn in the second round, marking their second matchup in three years.
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