Preview: Syracuse Visits NC State in ACC Women’s Basketball Clash RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — A surging Syracuse team looks to solidify its ACC standing when the 12th-ranked Orange visit a resilient North Carolina State squad at Lenovo Center on Sunday. Syracuse (21-5, 11-4 ACC) enters having won five of its last six, including a hard-fought 68-64 victory over Clemson on Feb. 15. The Orange are powered by forward Sophie Burrows, who is coming off a dominant 19-point, 16-rebound performance in that win. Over her last eight games, Burrows is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, providing consistent interior production. The Orange’s balanced attack also features guard Laila Phelia, who scored 17 against Clemson, and forward Izoje Uche. Syracuse’s offense, which eclipsed 90 points in two of its last five wins, will test the Wolfpack’s defense. NC State (17-9, 8-7) seeks to rebound from back-to-back road losses at Notre Dame and Duke. The Wolfpack’s fortunes often ride with dynamic guard Zoe Brooks. She scored 21 points in the loss to Duke and has been a high-volume scorer, dropping 37 points in a Jan. 24 overtime win at Virginia. Supporting Brooks are forwards Khamil Pierre, who had 24 points against Duke, and guard Zamareya Jones. The Wolfpack have been strong at home in conference play, with their last loss at Lenovo Center a narrow 61-59 defeat to North Carolina on Feb. 2. This matchup pits Syracuse’s efficient offense against an NC State team capable of explosive scoring but seeking consistency. A win would bolster Syracuse’s seeding for the upcoming ACC and NCAA tournaments, while NC State aims for a resume-building victory to enhance its postseason prospects. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. EST tip-off on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, and will be broadcast on ACC Network.