Syracuse Orange alumnae Kayla Alexander and Brittney Sykes, the lone ‘Cuse representatives in the WNBA this season, had some differing results in the second round of the 2020 playoffs on Thursday night.
Alexander’s Minnesota Lynx were able to advance, winning a close 80-79 game over Phoenix Mercury. Alexander did not appear in the single-elimination playoff game.
Alexander, Syracuse’s all-time leading scorer, concluded the 2020 season averaging 5.6 minutes, 2.3 points, and one rebound per contest in 16 games. Alexander was traded to Minnesota after stints with Chicago last season and Indiana in 2018. Prior to that, Alexander spent five seasons with the San Antonio Stars (now the Las Vegas Aces).