UConn Beats Syracuse 88-60 Despite Poor Three-Point Shooting

UConn opened its exhibition campaign with an 88-60 victory over Syracuse, but its perimeter shooting drew criticism from fans concerned about the team's offensive consistency. According to Sports Yahoo, the Huskies made just 3 of 22 three-point attempts, while Sarah Strong led the scoring effort with 15 points and UConn dominated the paint 56-24.

The shooting performance contrasted sharply with UConn's outside efficiency last season. Despite controlling the game against Syracuse, the Huskies struggled to convert from beyond the arc, including one quarter in which they went 0-for-8.

According to Sports Yahoo, UConn connected on just 13.6% of its three-point attempts against Syracuse. The result prompted online reactions questioning whether the team's perimeter offense could maintain its effectiveness against stronger opposition.

One fan expressed concern about the team's long-range shooting after seeing the final statistics.

"3 for 22 from 3???? We're cooked again." one fan wrote.

The same performance prompted supporters to consider how a modest improvement from outside might have changed the team's scoring output.

"Imagine 4 made 3 pointers." another fan said.

Other reactions focused on whether the shooting figures exposed a weakness that opponents could exploit. The Huskies' substantial advantage inside the paint helped them secure the victory despite their struggles from the perimeter.

"3/22 on 3s. Some hope there are chinks in their armor." one supporter wrote.

Another fan highlighted the team's low three-point total without adding further commentary.

"3/22 at 3pts." one fan stated.

Not every reaction was pessimistic. One supporter pointed to the possibility of improved collective shooting as the team continues preparing for the season.

"3PT shooting will be a team effort. They simply shot badly tonight & still won 28." one fan wrote.

UConn's previous season provides a contrasting benchmark for the exhibition performance. According to Sports Yahoo, the Huskies converted 38.5% of their three-point attempts and averaged more than nine made threes per game last season.

Azzi Fudd, who has since moved on, had been a major contributor from long range, shooting nearly 45%. Her departure leaves questions about how UConn will distribute its perimeter scoring responsibilities and identify players capable of delivering crucial outside shots.

The exhibition setting also provides important context for the shooting numbers. Coaches use these games to evaluate lineups and test combinations before the regular season, so one performance does not establish how the offense will function throughout the campaign.

UConn also played without Marine Dursus, whom Sports Yahoo identified as a reliable three-point shooter. Her absence was another factor in assessing the team's perimeter performance against Syracuse.