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Syracuse was coming off a 96-69 win over Boston College.

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Miranda Drummond had three steals in the game as she defends a NC State player in the corner.

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Kiara Lewis went 1-of-7 in the game and couldn't make any of her three attempts.

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Tiana Mangakahia drives into the paint where she scored half of her eight makes.

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Mangakahia also dished out 10 assists.

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Amaya Finklea-Guity posted 6 points and 6 rebounds in the loss.

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Mangakahia also had 7 rebounds and 2 steals in her career-high 38 minutes.

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Digna Strautmane attempted 11 3-pointers, only making three of them.

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Syracuse's defense had 7 blocks and 8 steals on Wednesday.

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The Orange entered halftime up two.

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Because its bench was ineffective with only 18 points, Syracuse starters were forced to play extended time.

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The Orange shot just 36.6 percent against the Wolfpack.

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NC State out rebounded Syracuse, 50-34.

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Syracuse fell in the final minutes, dropping the game 77-73.

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The Orange next play Wake Forest on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.