Tag: cuse basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals matchup versus FSU
No. 20 Syracuse opens the ACC Tournament with a quarterfinals matchup against Florida State, a team the Orange defeated in their lone regular-season meeting. More on the Seminoles. Read More »
Izabel Varejão ruled out of ACC Tournament
Izabel Varejão did not travel with Syracuse to Greensboro for the ACC tournament due to an illness, SU Athletics announced in a press release. Varejão averages 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Read More »
2024 ACC Tournament Guide
The Daily Orange brings you our 2024 ACC Tournament Guide, highlighting the top stories from Syracuse women's and men's basketball over the past season. Read More »
'QUIET STORM': Maliq Brown isn’t loud. He lets his game do the talking.
“Maliq (Brown) was always that quiet storm. Always the quietest one.” Though he's a calming presence off the court, Maliq Brown's ferocious play has given SU a boost this season. Read More »
BLAST FROM THE PAST: Saniaa Wilson’s paint presence enhances SU’s forward depth
Saniaa Wilson’s back-to-the-basket post presence adds a unique layer to Syracuse’s versatile forward rotation. Read More »
LATE-SEASON SURGE: Syracuse’s roller-coaster season is an overall success
Column: Despite its ups and downs, Syracuse’s first season with Adrian Autry at the helm was an overall success. Read More »
GLOSSED OVER: Dyaisha Fair lacks national attention. She’ll earn her flowers in March.
Dyaisha Fair has carried Syracuse to a historic season. Yet, the lack of national coverage surrounding Fair has been damning. March is where she’ll solidify herself as an all-time great. Read More »
FELISHA'S PHILOSOPHY: Felisha Legette-Jack's return to Syracuse sparked a program turnaround
She makes it her job to be more than that coach to us.” Felisha Legette-Jack has changed the trajectory of Syracuse women’s basketball in just her second season in charge of the program. Read More »
STILL HERE: Gerry McNamara has remained consistent through promotion to associate head coach
“He’s a guy that was a legend here and I'm able to talk to him about anything in the world.” In his first year as associate head coach, Gerry McNamara has been vital in connecting with SU's current roster. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse women's basketball's ACC Tournament fate
Our beat writers are split on how far Syracuse women’s basketball will advance in the 2024 ACC Tournament. Read More »
PJ Hall, Ian Schieffelin script latest chapter for SU’s fragile frontcourt
“He’s got NBA potential.” Led by PJ Hall’s 25 points and Ian Schieffelin’s 16-point, 16-rebound double-double, Clemson capitalized on Syracuse’s undersized frontcourt in its 90-75 win. Read More »
Syracuse loses 90-75 to Clemson in regular-season finale
Syracuse reduced its deficit to as low as five, but Clemson hit seven 3s in the second half to seal a 90-75 win in SU's final regular-season game. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair earns All-ACC 1st Team selection
Dyaisha Fair has been named to the All-ACC First Team after averaging 22 points per game and leading Syracuse to the No. 3 seed in the conference. It’s Fair’s second straight First Team selection. Read More »
Alyssa Latham named to ACC All-Freshman Team
Alyssa Latham was named to the ACC All-Freshman team after averaging 8.8 points, 7.2 rebounds per game and registering a team-high 40 blocks. Latham is the first SU player since Kamilla Cardoso in 2021 to earn the honor. Read More »
Felisha Legette-Jack named ACC Coach of the Year
After helping lead Syracuse to tie its record for most regular season wins in program history, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about SU's 2nd matchup versus Clemson
Entering Syracuse’s final game of the regular season, Clemson sits one spot behind SU in the ACC. More on the Tigers. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse will defeat Clemson
Clemson defeated Syracuse 77-68 on Feb. 10 in the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange travel down to face the Tigers on Tuesday. Our beat writers make their predictions ahead of SU’s final regular season game. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball falls to No. 20 in final regular-season AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball has dropped to No. 20 in the final AP Poll of the regular season following an overtime loss to then-No. 12 NC State. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball clinches No. 3 seed in ACC Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has clinched the No. 3 seed in the 2024 ACC Tournament. The Orange are slated to face either Florida State, Virginia or Wake Forest in the quarterfinals on March 8. Read More »
SU flaunts balanced scoring to capture 82-76 win at Louisville
Led by Chris Bell’s 23 points, all five of Syracuse’s starters scored in double digits for the second time in three games to secure a fourth straight ACC win. Read More »
Syracuse clinches 1st 20-win season in 4 years with win over Louisville
Syracuse weathered a late Louisville comeback attempt to earn its first 20-win season since 2019-20. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Louisville: Mintz and Bell take over, Early foul trouble
Though Quadir Copeland fouled out, Judah Mintz and Chris Bell combined for 44 points in Syracuse’s 82-76 victory over Louisville. More observations. Read More »
Alyssa Latham provides spark, sends game to OT in No. 19 SU’s loss to No. 12 NC State
“But also she’s willing to take on the responsibility of trying to take ownership of this team.” Alyssa Latham tallied a team-high +11 plus/minus and nailed two free throws to force overtime in No. 19 SU’s loss to No. 12 NC State. Read More »