Tag: women’s basketball
Observations from Syracuse’s overtime loss to UNC: OT again, Phelia returns
Syracuse women’s basketball battled back to take UNC to overtime Sunday, but eventually lost 77-71 behind the Tar Heels’ efficient day from beyond the arc. Read More »
Syracuse falls to North Carolina 77-71 in OT, ends 3-game win streak
Syracuse’s three-game win streak ended Sunday against North Carolina in a 77-71 overtime loss. The Orange trailed by as much as eight points in the fourth quarter and couldn’t complete the job in the extra five minutes. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s road battle with North Carolina
Syracuse takes on North Carolina Sunday in the Carmichael Arena as Laila Phelia returns to the lineup after an injury. Read More »
Change is hard. Jasmyn Cooper learned to live with it.
“Change is hard. I’ve been put in positions where I’m forced to change.” Jasmyn Cooper faced countless challenges growing up. But through basketball and family, she fought her way to Syracuse. Read More »
Dominique Darius was overlooked for 5 years. At Syracuse, she’s finally a star.
Dominique Darius couldn’t carve out a major role during her time at UCLA and USC. At SU, she’s emerged as a key piece on SU’s new-look squad. Read More »
Syracuse guard Dominique Darius named USBWA National Player of the Week
Syracuse guard Dominique Darius was named USBWA National Player of the Week, the association announced Wednesday. Read More »
Laila Phelia wasn’t a 3-point threat. She is now.
Early in the season, Laila Phelia admitted that 3-point shooting has never been part of her game. Despite that, she’s since incorporated it into her arsenal, propelling Syracuse’s success as its primary deep range threat. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje wins 5th ACC Rookie of the Week honor
Syracuse freshman center Uche Izoje won her fifth ACC Rookie of the Week honor, the conference announced Monday. Izoje averaged 17 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in SU’s wins over Cal and Stanford. Read More »
Syracuse may have lost its leading scorer. But it didn’t lose to Stanford.
Laila Phelia was ruled out with a lower back injury Sunday. SU leaned on Shy Hawkins and Dominique Darius to beat Stanford in her absence. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes Laila Phelia’s absence, downs Stanford 69-58
Despite missing leading scorer Laila Phelia due to injury and Dominique Darius briefly exiting, SU never relinquished its halftime lead. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse’s matchup with Stanford 3 days after 3OT thriller
Coming off a thrilling triple-overtime win over Cal, Syracuse takes on another West Coast foe in Stanford. Read More »
‘It was her moment’: Inside Dominique Darius’ game-winner vs. Cal
Dominique Darius nailed a game-winning 3-pointer to help Syracuse beat Cal Thursday. The shot punctuates a story of profound turnaround for the fifth-year guard. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 3OT escape against Cal: Late chaos, Almón on glass
In Syracuse’s miraculous triple-overtime win over Cal, the Orange struggled to close out late. Nonetheless, SU had four scorers with over 18 points and found a way to win. Read More »
Syracuse nearly squanders 20-point lead, defeats Cal 90-87 in 3OT
Syracuse held a 20-point lead over Cal but let it evaporate as the Golden Bears forced three overtime periods Thursday. SU withstood the rally, though, and held on for its fifth ACC win. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup vs. Cal
After riding a dominant second-half effort to its 79-60 road win over Virginia, Syracuse returns to friendly confines to host Cal Thursday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Golden Bears ahead of the matchup. Read More »
Syracuse defeats Virginia 79-60 behind Laila Phelia’s career day
Behind Laila Phelia’s career-high 38 points and Sophie Burrows 21, Syracuse rode a strong second half to a 79-60 win over Virginia Sunday. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup with red-hot Virginia
Virginia started the season 6-3 but has since claimed seven straight wins, including five in the ACC. The Cavaliers host Syracuse Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse always wants to punch 1st. VT’s hot start knocked the Orange out.
After Virginia Tech got off to a scorching start Thursday, Syracuse was stuck playing catch-up. Read More »
Syracuse falls 77-57 vs. Virginia Tech, suffers 2nd ACC loss
Syracuse fell 77-57 to Virginia Tech Thursday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Mackenzie Nelson, the sister of SU guard Camdyn Nelson, scored 13 points in the Hokies’ win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to VT: Punched in mouth, 3-point disparity
In its loss to Virginia Tech Thursday, Syracuse shot just 3-of-12 from 3 compared to the Hokies’ 6-for-9 mark. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup vs. Virginia Tech
After surpassing last season’s win total with a 73-58 win over Wake Forest, Syracuse returns to action in the JMA Wireless Dome against Virginia Tech Thursday. Read More »
Uche Izoje named program-1st USBWA National Freshman of the Week
Uche’s the first player in program history to earn the award, which came a day after being named ACC Rookie of the Week a fourth time. Read More »
Syracuse bests last season’s win total with 73-58 victory over Wake Forest
Syracuse defeated Wake Forest 73-58 Sunday to claim its 13th win of the season, surpassing their win total from the 2024-25 campaign. Read More »