NC State went on two separate scoring runs in the second half, resulting in a combined 21-0 for the Wolfpack.
The Orange shot 36.6 percent in field goals, while NC State shot 41.7 percent.
Nicole Levy scored on an assist from Emily Hawryschuk within the first three minutes of the game.
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Miranda Drummond sunk six three-pointers in her season-high 24 points.
Buddy Boeheim finished with a career-high 16 points.
Syracuse’s Nate Solomon and Brendan Curry each came away with three goals.
Syracuse’s Emily Hawryschuk scored four of the team’s first eight goals.
The Orange faced a 28-point deficit going into the fourth quarter.
Syracuse Football Head Coach Dino Babers signed 21 new players to the 2019-20 roster.