Siena briefly took a first-quarter lead and stayed within striking distance into the second, but Syracuse turned the Saints’ turnovers into a decisive advantage and pulled away for an 82-58 win. Francesca Schiro led Siena with 16 points as the Saints fell to 1-3.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse outscored Siena 35-10 in points off turnovers.
  • Siena committed 22 turnovers.
  • Schiro scored 16 points; Nicole Melious added 12 and Kaiya Rain Tucker had 11.
Yes, But

Siena scored 58 points against Syracuse—more than it managed against either of its first two opponents, Sacred Heart or Cornell, which each held the Saints to 48. But turnovers and Syracuse’s late-half run kept Siena from turning its early challenge into a closer finish.

What's Next

Siena travels to West Haven, Connecticut, on Nov. 15 to face New Haven at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Saints showed more scoring life, but protecting the ball will be essential if they want to make that progress translate into a closer game.