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‘DRIVEN BY A DREAM’: Uche Izoje crossed continents for basketball. Syracuse is her latest stop.
“Basketball is going to take you to many places.” Uche Izoje left Nigeria at age 13 to play basketball in Japan. She wanted to go to the U.S., but knew she wasn’t ready. Now, she’s thriving in her first year at Syracuse. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU women’s basketball beat writers preview ACC Tournament
With the ACC Tournament on the horizon for Syracuse women’s basketball, our beat writers discussed the Orange’s path to the top, their ACC Tournament Guide 2026 stories and the regular-season turnaround. Read More »
Against Louisville, Syracuse played best when desperate — the story of its season
Syracuse played solid in a few spurts during its 77-62 loss to Louisville, but those moments came while it was in desperation mode. Read More »
In Syracuse’s forgettable season, freshman Sadiq White proves he’s a keeper
“He’s been really good the last three games for us.” Freshman Sadiq White fought through a shoulder injury in Syracuse’s 15-point loss to Louisville Tuesday. White’s recent success proves he’s a piece to keep for the future. Read More »
Syracuse thumped 77-62 by Louisville in 4th consecutive defeat
Syracuse fell on the road to Louisville Tuesday night, allowing 14 3-point makes from the Cardinals in a 77-62 loss. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Louisville: 3-point woes, same old story
Syracuse scored its fewest points in a half this season, dropping just 21 points in the first 20 minutes en route to a 15-point loss. The defeat was SU’s seventh straight on the road and 11th in conference play. Read More »
Syracuse’s Izoje named to All-ACC 1st Team, Phelia named to 2nd Team
Center Uche Izoje was named to the First Team, while guard Laila Phelia followed with a Second Team nod. Read More »
Uche Izoje named ACC Rookie of the Year, 2nd winner in program history
Syracuse’s Uche Izoje won the ACC Rookie of the Year award, the conference announced Tuesday. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse falls by double digits at Louisville
Louisville has played one of the toughest schedules in the country. Our beat writers predict it comfortably handles Syracuse. Read More »
What to know before Syracuse battles Louisville amid 3-game skid
Syracuse is amid its third three-game losing streak, but its next opponent, Louisville, has lost three of its last four. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje earns 8th ACC Rookie of the Week
For the eighth and final time this season, Syracuse center Uche Izoje was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week. Izoje combined for 36 points and 22 rebounds in games against Notre Dame and Boston College. Read More »
Adrian Autry opens up on uncertain future during final ACC media call
Adrian Autry spoke on his uncertain future and some of the challenges he’s faced over the last three seasons during his final ACC media call press conference of the season. Read More »
After resurgent regular season, Legette-Jack has the tools to thrive in March
As Syracuse’s regular season concluded Sunday with a win over Boston College, Felisha Legette-Jack’s confident in the road ahead. Read More »
Syracuse crushes Boston College 90-65 in regular-season finale
Syracuse women’s basketball beat Boston College 90-65 in its regular-season finale at the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 25-point win over BC: Izoje stars, Burrows out
Syracuse dominated Boston College from start to finish to end the regular season at 22-7. Uche Izoje starred for the Orange with 24 points. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 90-65 victory over the Eagles. Read More »
Autry doesn’t think Syracuse is tough: ‘That’s been a challenge all year’
Adrian Autry tore into his team after Syracuse’s loss to Wake Forest, saying he doesn’t think the Orange are “tough." Read More »
SU is 4-15 on the road the last 2 years. What’s behind the struggles?
Syracuse’s 88-83 loss to Wake Forest Saturday was its sixth-straight road loss, and dropped its away record over the last two years to 4-15. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Wake Forest: White’s spark, epic collapse
Syracuse freshman Sadiq White scored 12 points in 12 minutes off the bench and recorded two big dunks in the Orange’s 88-83 loss at Wake Forest Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse drops 3rd straight game with 88-83 loss at Wake Forest
Despite leading by four at the half, Syracuse collapsed down the stretch en route to an 88-83 loss to Wake Forest, SU's third straight defeat. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s final regular-season matchup against Boston College
Syracuse women’s basketball hosts Boston College Sunday in its regular-season finale, looking to boost its seeding for the ACC Tournament. The Orange crushed the Eagles 93-59 when they last met in January. Read More »
Hannah Hidalgo never accepts losing. Syracuse saw it firsthand Thursday.
Hannah Hidalgo ran rampant versus Syracuse with 27 points and seven steals. But that’s nothing new for Hidalgo, who’s one of the nation’s top players. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Notre Dame: Look for Hidalgo, Scott starts
For the first time in over a month, Shy Hawkins was replaced in the starting lineup. Instead, Felisha Legette-Jack went with Keira Scott, who’s averaged 2.8 points per game. Read More »
Syracuse falls to Notre Dame 72-62 for 6th Quad 1 loss
Syracuse fell 72-62 to Notre Dame Thursday. Despite 12 first-half lead changes, SU couldn’t handle Hannah Hidalgo down the stretch. Read More »
Beat writers torn on whether Syracuse beats Wake Forest
Although a bout with a struggling Wake Forest squad could be opportune, our beat writers are split on the Orange’s destiny Saturday. Read More »