Poised. That was the only word Felisha Legette-Jack could conjure up to describe Sophie Burrows’ demeanor in the huddle down the stretch of Syracuse’s win over Clemson at the JMA Wireless Dome, where she clawed, scratched and fought tooth-and-nail on each and every single one of its offensive possessions.
Even in a year where her shooting percentages haven’t been nearly as proficient — she entered Sunday shooting 31.9% from the field, a stark dropoff from her 39.6% 3-point performance as a sophomore — she prides herself on doing everything she can to make an impact beyond her shooting splits. Because when the shots aren’t falling, she can still be a positive player.
But when the shots are falling? Oh, well, then everybody’s in trouble…