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Syracuse women’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 coaching staff

Syracuse women’s basketball added former Saint Joseph’s Director of Scouting Caleb Samson as an assistant coach and shuffled other current coaches to new positions. SU’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season is now finalized. Read More »

June 4, 2025 at 5:08 pm


Natasha Adair becomes SU women’s basketball associate HC

SU women’s basketball has hired former Arizona State head coach Natasha Adair as its associate head coach, the program announced Thursday. Read More »

May 29, 2025 at 3:50 pm


Syracuse lands Texas transfer guard Laila Phelia

Syracuse women’s basketball has landed former Texas guard Laila Phelia from the transfer portal, On3 reported Thursday. She averaged over 16 points with Michigan in 2023-24 and becomes SU’s fourth portal addition. Read More »

May 8, 2025 at 6:58 pm


Gallery: Weren’t here? We got you! Top moments from 2024-2025 school year

Syracuse made history this year — from top 10 upsets in the Dome to iconic performances on the mic. Missed the action? The Daily Orange has you covered with our favorite moments from the 2024-2025 school year. Read More »

May 8, 2025 at 10:25 am


Former SU women’s basketball assistant coach Ty Evans hired by DePaul

Former Syracuse women’s basketball assistant coach Ty Evans was hired as the associate head coach at DePaul, the school announced Monday. Evans is the second SU assistant coach to leave the program this offseason. Read More »

April 30, 2025 at 12:16 pm


Detailing SU women’s basketball’s roster after transfer portal additions

Head coach Felisha Legette-Jack landed three players from the transfer portal while reeling in a strong freshman class, including four-star Camdyn Nelson. Here's more on SU’s replenished roster. Read More »

April 20, 2025 at 8:26 pm


Former SU assistant coach Kristen Sharkey hired as head coach at Buffalo

Former Syracuse women’s basketball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Kristen Sharkey has been hired as the University at Buffalo’s head coach. Sharkey played for the Bulls under Felisha Legette-Jack from 2010-15. Read More »

April 18, 2025 at 11:48 am


Syracuse lands Auburn transfer Oyindamola Akinbolawa

Syracuse women’s basketball has landed former Auburn center Oyindamola Akinbolawa from the transfer portal, On3 reported Tuesday. Read More »

April 15, 2025 at 12:09 pm


Syracuse adds former Miami forward Aurora Almon in transfer portal

Syracuse women’s basketball has landed former Miami forward Aurora Almon from the transfer portal, the program announced on social media Monday. Read More »

April 14, 2025 at 6:51 pm


USC forward Dominique Darius becomes SU's 1st transfer portal addition this cycle

Syracuse women’s basketball landed former USC forward Dominique Darius Sunday, marking its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason. Read More »

April 13, 2025 at 2:16 pm


Nussbaum: Syracuse's poor 2024-25 season wasn’t surprising

Syracuse women's basketball failed to build off its NCAA Tournament Second Round appearance last year, losing in its ACC Tournament opener. Our columnist writes SU's poor season wasn't surprising. Read More »

March 5, 2025 at 8:25 pm


SU squanders 19-point lead to Boston College, exits ACC Tournament in 1st round

Syracuse was outscored by 20 points in the second half of its opening-round ACC Tournament game against Boston College, falling 76-73. Read More »

March 5, 2025 at 3:28 pm


Observations from SU's ACC Tournament loss to BC: Paint disparity, late struggles

In the first round of the ACC Tournament against Boston College, Syracuse women's basketball shot 7-of-16 from 3, but it wasn’t enough to quell BC's comeback. More observations on the Orange's conference tournament loss to the Eagles. Read More »

March 5, 2025 at 3:26 pm


Beat writers predict the Orange's ACC Tournament fate

Our beat writers agree Syracuse women's basketball won’t advance beyond the second round of the ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 4, 2025 at 7:51 pm


Previewing Syracuse women's basketball's ACC Tournament path

After clinching the No. 13 seed in the ACC Tournament, Syracuse needs to win games in five days to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 4, 2025 at 7:42 pm


Leah Benedict’s superstitious approach guides sophomore surge at CNS

Leah Benedict’s unorthodox pregame routine has led to a breakout sophomore year for Cicero-North Syracuse, averaging 16.7 points per game on 59 made three-pointers in her sophomore campaign. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 11:07 pm


Georgia Woolley's 6 assists propels SU to blowout win over BC

Georgia Woolley provided six assists alongside her team-high 19 points and four steals to fuel Syracuse’s 82-57 domination of Boston College Sunday. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 8:51 pm


Observations from SU’s win over BC: Woolley’s facilitating, Eagles shut down

Kyra Wood notched 14 points and six rebounds to propel Syracuse’s blowout victory over Boston College Sunday. More observations from SU’s 82-57 win in its regular-season finale. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 6:06 pm


Syracuse dominates Boston College 82-57 to cap regular season

Syracuse women’s basketball dominated Boston College 82-57 Sunday to end its regular season with consecutive wins. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 6:05 pm


Previewing Syracuse’s 2nd matchup with Boston College

After clinching its spot in the ACC Tournament with a win over Pitt Thursday, Syracuse concludes its regular season by hosting Boston College. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 6:24 pm


D.O. Sportscast: Beat writers discuss Syracuse women’s basketball before ACC Tournament

Our beat writers discuss Syracuse women's basketball after it qualified for the ACC Tournament with host Justin Girshon. Read More »

February 28, 2025 at 9:33 pm


Syracuse forces 19 turnovers to propel victory over Pitt

Syracuse women's basketball's defense held strong against Pittsburgh, forcing 19 turnovers to secure an 83-65 win. Read More »

February 27, 2025 at 11:14 pm


Syracuse defeats Pittsburgh 83-65, clinches ACC Tournament spot

Syracuse women’s basketball defeated Pittsburgh 83-65 on Thursday to clinch a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Read More »

February 27, 2025 at 9:10 pm


Observations from SU’s win over Pitt: SU’s paint scoring, Hawkins’ burst

Syracuse women’s basketball scored 40 points in the paint against Pitt, allowing it to bounce back from its 14 points inside against Duke Sunday. Read More »

February 27, 2025 at 9:05 pm