Syracuse women close regular season by routing Boston College on Senior Day at the Dome
A decisive finish in Syracuse, with immediate postseason implications
Syracuse closed its regular season on March 2, 2025 with an 82–57 win over Boston College at the JMA Wireless Dome, pairing a Senior Day ceremony with one of its most complete performances of the year. The result left both programs at 6–12 in ACC play, while Syracuse finished 12–17 overall and Boston College 15–16.
The game also served as a second act in a season series that ended even. Syracuse entered the matchup seeking to answer an earlier loss to Boston College and did so with a dominant first half that set the tone for the afternoon.
How the game was decided: a first-half surge and sustained control
Syracuse’s separation came early. The Orange led 45–20 at halftime and maintained a double-digit cushion throughout the second half. Boston College won neither quarter after intermission, and Syracuse’s lead never faced sustained pressure.
Three Syracuse players scored in double figures: Georgia Woolley led with 19 points, Sophie Burrows added 16, and Kyra Wood scored 14. Syracuse’s depth was also evident in the distribution of scoring, with 11 players recording points.
Turnovers and ball movement: the clearest statistical gap
The efficiency gap was reflected in team statistics. Syracuse forced 21 Boston College turnovers while committing 11 of its own. The Orange also recorded 20 assists, compared with Boston College’s six—an indicator of cleaner execution and more consistent shot creation.
Boston College shot 32.3% from the field (20-of-62), a figure that limited any comeback path. Syracuse finished at 42.9% shooting and won the rebounding battle 46–42, helping stabilize possessions after the early scoring run.
- Final score: Syracuse 82, Boston College 57
- Halftime: Syracuse 45, Boston College 20
- Turnovers: Boston College 21, Syracuse 11
- Assists: Syracuse 20, Boston College 6
Senior Day ceremony highlights, and what comes next
Following the game, Syracuse recognized six graduating players: Kyra Wood, Georgia Woolley, Izabel Varejao, Saniaa Wilson, Dominique Camp, and Lexi McNabb. The ceremony capped the program’s final home date of the season.
The win secured Syracuse a place in the 2025 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. The result also positioned the teams for an immediate rematch in tournament play, with Syracuse and Boston College set to meet again on March 5, 2025 in the opening round.
With the regular season complete, Syracuse’s Senior Day win over Boston College set up a quick turnaround: the same opponent, three days later, with postseason stakes.