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Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will defeat Boston College
Syracuse beat Boston College by double digits earlier in the season. Our beat writers are undecided on whether the Orange will beat the Eagles for the second time. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about 17-4 Virginia Tech
Reigning ACC player of the year Elizabeth Kitley had led Virginia Tech to a 17-4 record this season, averaging 17.9 points and 11 rebounds. Read More »
Late-game mistakes show Syracuse's ‘big time shotmakers’ aren't being utilized
Syracuse has now lost four conference games by four points or fewer. But in the final moments of recent games, the ball hasn't been getting into the shotmakers' hands. Read More »
Syracuse’s forward positions remain in flux with Benny Williams’ absence
Jim Boeheim said Benny Williams took a “personal day,” and will return to practice Wednesday, rendering the future of Syracuse’s forwards positions unclear, Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 67-62 loss: Williams a no-show, Virginia hits 9 3-pointers
Virginia hit nine 3-pointers, and Jesse Edwards and Judah Mintz led Syracuse’s offense in Benny Williams' absence. Read More »
Missed opportunities, free throws lead Syracuse to another close loss to No. 6 Virginia
Syracuse was in another close game, this time against No. 6 Virginia. They were tied with five minutes remaining, but late mistakes once again led to Syracuse dropping another conference game. "This is a different level for our freshmen. They didn't expect it to be this difficult." Read More »
Dyaisha Fair earns ACC Player of the Week honors after scoring season-high versus UVA
Fair combined for 55 points across Syracuse’s games against Virginia and Louisville. She tied a program record with eight 3-pointer in the win over the Cavaliers. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair named midseason finalist for Nancy Lieberman Award
Fair is one of 10 finalists for the honor given to the nation’s best point guard. Fair is averaging 19.8 points per game and scored 36 last Thursday against Virginia. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 7 Virginia in its 2nd matchup with SU
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 7 Virginia when it faces Syracuse on Monday night. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 7 Virginia hands Syracuse its third straight loss
Syracuse returns to the JMA Wireless Dome to face No. 7 Virginia. Our beat writers are in agreement that the Cavaliers will come out on top. Read More »
Virginia's Ryan Dunn becomes role player among talented veterans
Freshman Ryan Dunn has become a contributor for No. 7 Virginia, who takes on Syracuse on Monday night. Read More »
Kennedi Perkins shines in SU’s injury-riddled loss to Louisville
Kennedi Perkins played a season-high 24 minutes as Dyaisha Fair, Alaina Rice, Teisha Hyman and Asia Strong battled injuries Read More »
Syracuse loses fuel down the stretch against Louisville in 79-67 loss
Despite Dyaisha Fair and Teisha Hyman injuries, Syracuse led at halftime but failed to clinch its sixth ACC win against Louisville. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss: Louisville's 4th-quarter run, roster depth tested
The Cardinals started the fourth quarter on a 14-2 run and SU played 10 different players because of injuries Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Louisville in its 2nd matchup with Syracuse
The Cardinals enter on a two-game skid after a loss to Wake Forest, but remain one of the country’s best shooting teams. Read More »
Virginia Tech shuts down Joe Girard III in 15-point win over Syracuse
Joe Girard III, Syracuse’s leading scorer, went 2-for-8 against Virginia Tech, recording only seven points in the Orange’s third loss in their past four games. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 85-70 loss: 3-pointers, another missed resume builder
Syracuse lost for the third time in four games, falling to Virginia Tech after trailing by 19 at halftime. Read More »
Syracuse was left ‘too far behind at halftime’ in 85-70 loss to Virginia Tech
In the first matchup, Syracuse held the Hokies to just 15.8% from deep, but on Saturday, Virginia Tech drained 11 3-pointers in the first half to fuel a 85-70 win over the Orange. “Our defense was just not able to do anything in the first half to contain them.” Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win over Virginia: Fair, Rice lead offensively
Alaina Rice recorded her second straight 15-point performance and Dyaisha Fair recorded a season high 36 points to help Syracuse bounce back into the win column. Fair was four points away from tying her career high. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair’s scores season-high 36 points, 8 3-pointers in win over Virginia
Dyaisha Fair and Alaina Rice both recorded their season-high point totals, combining for 54 points in the Orange's win over the Cavaliers. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia Tech in 2nd meeting with SU
Virginia Tech shot over 50% from deep in its last game against Duke. The Hokies ended a seven-game skid with a win over the Blue Devils. Read More »
Beat writers unsure if Syracuse can defeat Virginia Tech again
Syracuse faces Virginia Tech down in Blacksburg on Saturday night in the second meeting between the teams this season Our beat writers are split on who comes out on top though SU defeated the Hokies 82-72 earlier this month. Read More »
Data dive: Here are the numbers that have defined Syracuse’s season so far
Joe Girard has been extremely reliable so far this season, scoring more than 15 points in all but one game. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about 14-6 Virginia
Syracuse took down Virginia in its most recent matchup last year. This is the first time the two teams square off this season. Read More »