Tag: women’s basketball
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Observations from No. 19 SU’s OT loss to No. 12 NC State: Fair bounces back, nightmare 2nd quarter
Dyaisha Fair scored 26 points and shot 6-for-13 from 3 in No. 19 Syracuse’s overtime loss to No. 12 NC State. More observations from SU’s regular season finale. Read More »
No. 19 Syracuse falls to No. 12 NC State 75-71 in OT to finish regular season
No. 19 Syracuse had the chance to set its program record for wins in a regular season, but it fell to No. 12 NC State 75-71 in overtime. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know ahead of No. 12 NC State
No. 19 Syracuse takes on No. 12 NC State Thursday in its first matchup versus the Wolfpack since a 25-point loss in last year's ACC Tournament. Read More »
‘Free Dyaisha’ is the key to unlocking No. 19 Syracuse’s offense
No. 19 Syracuse has unleashed Dyaisha Fair by playing her off the ball in half-court sets, and she's taken advantage from beyond the arc. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 19 in latest AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball fell two spots to No. 19 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Duke and a win over Pittsburgh. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse shuts down Liatu King down the stretch in win over Pittsburgh
After Pittsburgh's Liatu King scored 25 points in the first three quarters, No. 17 Syracuse held her to four points in the fourth quarter of its comeback win. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair's 15 4th-quarter points propel No. 17 SU to 63-53 win over Pitt
Dyaisha Fair scored 15 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead No. 17 Syracuse’s comeback victory over Pitt. Read More »
Observations from No. 17 Syracuse’s win over Pittsburgh: King’s presence, 4th quarter breakout
For the second straight game Syracuse struggled from the field with a 32.8% clip. More observations on SU’s comeback win over Pittsburgh. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Pittsburgh
Coming off its lowest scoring performance of the season against Duke, No. 17 Syracuse battles Pittsburgh in its final regular-season home game. More on SU’s next opponent. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse dominated on the glass in loss to Duke
“When you get beat 52-25 on the boards, the fight wasn’t what it needed to be.” In its 58-45 loss to Duke, No. 17 Syracuse notched a season-low 25 rebounds. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse falls 58-45 to Duke in worst offensive performance of season
No. 17 Syracuse scored a season-low in points and Dyaisha Fair was held to 7-for-25 shooting as the Orange suffered a 58-45 upset loss to Duke. Read More »
Observations from No. 17 SU’s loss to Duke: Turnover struggles, rebounding disparity
No. 17 Syracuse finished with more turnovers (15) than field goals made (14) in its 58-45 loss against Duke. More observations from SU’s blowout loss. Read More »