On to UConn: Syracuse holds off Iowa State to earn shot at No. 1 seed Huskies

About this episode

Brent Axe discusses Syracuse's victory over Iowa State and their upcoming challenge against UConn in the NCAA Tournament.

Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 72-63 win over Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange got a balanced effort from Uche Izoje (23 pts), Laila Phelia (18 points), Olivia Schmitt (15 points, all 3's), Sophie Burrows (14 points after 29 minutes scoreless) and 13 rebounds from Journey Thompson. Now Syracuse gets a shot at No. 1 seed UConn, who has knocked SU out of the NCAA Tournament 4 times in the last 10 years. Axe also heard from Syracuse Sports Insiders and what they thought of SU's win over Iowa State! Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Brent Axe

Topics covered

• Syracuse basketball
• NCAA Tournament
• game analysis
• sports commentary
• UConn matchup

Keywords

• Syracuse basketball
• Iowa State
• UConn
• NCAA Tournament
• Brent Axe
• sports commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Syracuse Sports Insiders, UConn, Syracuse.com Podcasts

Places: Syracuse, Iowa State

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