By Syracuse University Athletics

Uncasville, Conn. — The Syracuse women’s basketball team (5-0) defeated Utah (3-2) in the first game of the Hall of Fame Classic 61-49.

Dominique Darius’ double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds helped put the Orange past the Utes in its first road game of the season.

The Orange will face No. 6 Michigan at noon Sunday here at Mohegan Sun Arena.

In the first quarter alone, the Orange had already collected 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, but Utah took a 25-21 lead to close out the first half. The Orange went on to outrebound the Utes 49-31 for the game, including a 24-6 edge on the offensive glass.

Freshman center Uche Izoje helped turn the momentum around as the Orange battled back and forth with the Utes.

Izoje collected five points, incl

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