Real Orange Heroes: Erica Morrow
by Sean Keeley on Dec 13, 2010 9:36 AM EST
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Last week, we recognized Kayla Alexander as a Real Orange Hero, leading the Syracuse women's basketball team to a 7-0 start.
Early on in this weekend's game against No. 6 Ohio State, however, Alexander found herself with two quick fouls and a one-way ticket to the bench. Suddenly, the Orange were going up against one of the best teams in the nation without the reigning Big East Player of the Week and their top scoring threat.
As the final eight seconds ticked off the scoreboard, Erica Morrow stood at the opposite end of the court from her team, holding the ball with two hands. She didn't move at all, for fear of a referee's whistle, a travel, anything that could take away the moment.
And it was most fitting that it ended with the ball in Morrow's hands. She was everything she needed to be as the leader of Syracuse Saturday, scoring 27 points as the Orange upset No. 6 Ohio State 75-66 in front of 2,742 in the Carrier Dome. Morrow shot 10-of-18 from the field, including four 3-pointers. She hit shot after shot throughout the game as SU (8-0) staved off multiple comeback attempts by the Buckeyes (7-1).
It was the first home win against a ranked opponent for the Orange since last year's 67-48 win over then-No. 7 West Virginia and the 36th consecutive non-conference home victory for SU.
For the senior Morrow, it was also a chance a redemption. She scored 23 points against Ohio State two years ago but the Orange lost that game. This time, she made her shots count and controlled the tempo en route to victory. She also moved into fourth all-time on the Syracuse scoring charts with 1,415 career points.
Here's to you, Erica Morrow. A Real Orange Hero.
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I like this "Real Orange Heroes" series, Sean
Great job highlighting other student athletes besides MBB, FB and maybe Lax.
Kudos to the WBB team – great win!
This win is huuuuuuuuuuuge. (sorry)
To not only beat the number 6 team in the country, but to be in control for most of the game? That’s awesome. Erica Morrow was always my favorite member of the team, especially after she did this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WabwYMvhlWQ
Go, fight, and win.
Maybe she should hold a clinic with this year's men's team
on hitting high pressure jumpers…
Other people look, Andy Rautins can SEE.
Kudos to Coach Q
For turning this program around. Having grown up in Syracuse (and being part of the minority that actually does enjoy women’s ball), I remember how BAD the program used to be, and I think it’s great how we’re starting to get some recognition and better recruits.
And, of course, kudos to the women as well for continuing to play better and better ball. I want — no, NEED — this to be the team that breaks UConn’s streak.
Other people look, Andy Rautins can SEE.
by FatK44 on Dec 13, 2010 10:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
The Orange Empire is rising
We are destined to have dominance on the hardwood for both Men’s BB and Women’s BB.
If Coach Q can keep things improving it won’t be long before we destroy Uconn’s Death Star.
You stay classy Syracuse.
Ah, Erica Morrow. I remember watching her in the McDonalds All American game when I was a freshman. She is the first ever McDonalds All American to play for Syracuse and she committed to a team that was awful. She’s had good days and bad days but there have been plenty of games over the last 3.5 years that we wouldn’t have won without her.
'Cuse 2010
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