Instant observations: NC State women's basketball grinds out comeback win over Syracuseby:Ethan McDowell•01/23/25•ethanmmcdowellRead In AppLouisville forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) attempts to tip the ball away from NC State guard Zoe Brooks (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15 2024 in Louisville Ky. © Timothy D. Easley/Special to the Courier-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesNC State women's basketball visited Syracuse Thursday night. Here are our instant observations from the ACC showdown.