Tag: women’s basketball
Opponent preview: What to know about North Carolina
Following its win over then-No. 13 Notre Dame Sunday, No. 25 Syracuse travels to North Carolina. The Tar Heels have won three straight games. More on UNC. Read More »
The Next Day: Syracuse’s win over No. 13 Notre Dame shows program’s rapid turnaround under Felisha Legette-Jack
“It’s beautiful, and it’s going to start with the foundation that I believe we had today.” Syracuse’s 86-81 upset victory over No. 13 Notre Dame proved Felisha Legette-Jack is turning the Orange back into a contender. Read More »
Gallery: The Daily Orange’s best sports photos of 2023
The Daily Orange photo team has captured many moments in Syracuse sports throughout 2023. Here are the editors’ top picks. Read More »
Syracuse ranked No. 25 in latest AP Poll, 1st time ranked under Felisha Legette-Jack
After its upset victory over then-No. 13 Notre Dame, Syracuse has been ranked No. 25 in the latest AP Poll, its first time in the top 25 since January 2021. Read More »
Alyssa Latham’s fifth double-double of the season boosts Syracuse to upset win over No. 13 Notre Dame
Alyssa Latham finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season to help Syracuse defeat No. 13 Notre Dame. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 86-81 victory against Notre Dame: Hidalgo’s defense, Latham’s offense
Alyssa Latham’s 21 points and 12 rebounds helped boost Syracuse to an upset win over No. 13 Notre Dame. More observations from the Orange’s victory. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair’s late heroics secure 86-81 win over No. 13 Notre Dame
Dyaisha Fair’s barrage of late 3s helped Syracuse upset No. 13 Notre Dame 86-81 despite a season-high 28 turnovers. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of No. 13 Notre Dame
No. 13 Notre Dame is led by freshman Hannah Hidalgo, who averages the third-most points per game in the country. More on Sunday’s matchup between Syracuse and ND. Read More »
Swarming defense helps Syracuse blow out Saint Francis 85-43
Syracuse held Saint Francis to 27% shooting from the field as the Orange cruised to an 85-43 victory. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Saint Francis
Syracuse finishes its nonconference schedule at the JMA Wireless Dome against Saint Francis Thursday. The Orange are coming off a close win against in-state rivals Cornell Monday. Read More »
SU overcomes combined 45 points from Cornell’s Emily Pape, Summer Parker-Hall in comeback win
SU put an uncharacteristic first two-and-a-half quarters behind it to stall the Cornell’s Emily Pape, Summer Parker-Hall, outscoring them by 21 the rest of the game. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Cornell: 2-3 zone struggles, 3rd-quarter comeback
SU’s shooting struggles and inability to thwart Summer Parker-Hall and Emily Pape caused it to trail by as much as 14 points during the third quarter. But the Orange clawed back to within five entering the fourth, before taking over, winning by seven. Read More »
Late 3-point shooting lifts Syracuse to 78-71 win over Cornell
“All three guards, we have trust in those guys.” Dyaisha Fair, Alaina Rice and Georgia Woolley each nailed critical late 3-pointers, lifting Syracuse to a 78-71 comeback win over Cornell. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Cornell
Cornell hasn’t defeated Syracuse since Dec. 20, 2003. Here’s everything to know about the Big Red ahead of their matchup with SU. Read More »
Before her college basketball career, Kyra Wood dominated New York HS volleyball
Before becoming a full-time basketball player with Syracuse, Wood was a dominant two-sport athlete at City Honors. Along with being a 2,000 point scorer, Wood earned All-Western New York honors for volleyball. Read More »
Saniaa Wilson's career-high 18 points helps lift SU over Ohio
After scoring nine points on 4-for-4 shooting against Northeastern in her previous game, Saniaa Wilson scored a career-high 18 points on 5-for-5 shooting in Syracuse's victory over Ohio. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Ohio: Fair finishes strong, Wilson’s career-high
After an 0-for-4 first quarter, Dyaisha Fair finished with a team-high 21 points on five 3-pointers. More observations from Syracuse's win over Ohio. Read More »
SU’s explosive 3rd quarter spoils Ohio’s Bailey Tabeling’s career-day in 82-62 victory
“We just locked into our game.” Syracuse outscored Ohio by 19 throughout the second half, responding to Bailey Tabeling’s dominant first-half performance in a 82-62 win. Read More »
Izabel Varejão is carrying on the family legacy after her uncle Anderson's 14-year NBA career
“His heart barely fits inside his body.” Izabel Varejão has looked up to her uncle, Anderson Varejão, ever since she was little. His caring, family-first mindset inspires Izabel on and off the court. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Ohio
Following their worst season under Bob Boldon in 2022-23, the Bobcats returned only four players in 2023-24. Read More »
16-0 second half run propels Syracuse to win over Northeastern
SU’s 16-0 run, spanning over seven minutes between the third and fourth quarter, propelled it to a 79-57 win over Northeastern. Read More »
All-around scoring leads Syracuse past Northeastern in 79-57 victory
Georgia Woolley's 17 points led nine Syracuse scorers in a 79-57 win over Northeastern. The Orange have now won four straight. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Northeastern: Fair finishes strong, Burrows' 3-point barrage
Sophie Burrows' career-high three 3-pointers and Dyaisha Fair's 10-point fourth quarter helped Syracuse take a commanding lead late against Northeastern. Read More »
Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham named ACC Freshman of the Week
Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham earned ACC Freshman of the Week honors after a dominating 23-point, 12-rebound, five-block performance in SU’s win over Alabama on Nov. 30. Read More »