Tag: women’s basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about SU’s final nonconference opponent UAlbany
The Great Danes average 63.2 possessions per 40 minutes, the lowest mark in Division I. What else to know about UAlbany Read More »
Syracuse uses strong 4th quarter to defeat Wake Forest
Syracuse made adjustments as Dyaisha Fair scored 11 fourth-quarter points to complete a comeback win against Wake Forest. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 1st conference win: Inside scoring, Fair in the clutch
Dyaisha Fair scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter as SU remains undefeated at home and wins its first ACC game. Read More »
Second-chance efforts, rebounding give Syracuse 1st ACC win
“We’re still on our way.” Syracuse recorded 18 offensive rebounds, propelling them to a 68-57 victory over Wake Forest in their ACC opener. Dyaisha Fair scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter. Read More »
What know about SU’s first conference opponent Wake Forest
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest on Sunday in its first home conference game of the season. The Demon Deacons are 14th in the conference in scoring in Megan Gabbia’s first year as head coach. Read More »
‘Unicorn’: Syracuse commit Alyssa Latham says she can do anything on the court
‘Unicorn’: Syracuse commit Alyssa Latham says she can do anything on the court Read More »
Besides Pinstripe Bowl, here are 9 SU sporting events to look out for over break
Along with the Pinstripe Bowl, Syracuse men’s basketball will take on No. 2 Virginia on Jan. 7. Read More »
Dariauna Lewis records 4th double-double of season in win over Wagner
“She has the entire package.” Lewis notched 13 points, 12 rebounds and two assists against the Seahawks, recording her fourth double-double of the season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s rout: Better start, Lewis’ rebounding, inside scoring
Syracuse jumped out to a 45-23 halftime lead, while Dariauna Lewis recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds. SU dominated the paint and the boards. Read More »
Syracuse routs Wagner, 83-53
Syracuse easily handled Wagner as it led by double digits at the end of the first quarter for the first time since Nov. 21. “I think we’re going to be more disciplined defensively…But (the win) was growth.” Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Wagner in its 3rd-ever matchup with SU
The Seahawks enter their matchup against Syracuse .500 on the season following a six-point loss to New Hampshire. SU last played Wagner about a decade ago. Read More »
Syracuse’s pass-heavy style fuels 93-75 win over Coppin State
“If I can keep going and she can at the same time, I have to go to her.” Along with her 27 points, Dyaisha Fair tallied a team-best six assists Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Coppin State: Strong inside presence, more passing
Dyaisha Fair's season-best 27 points and a strong inside presence helped Syracuse fend off a streaky Coppin State team. Read More »
Syracuse pulls away from Coppin State with Dyaisha Fair’s season-high 27 points
Syracuse recorded a season-high 93 points in its win over Coppin State, with Dyaisha Fair scoring a season-best 27 points Read More »
Opponent Preview: Coppin State comes to Syracuse on four-game skid
In 2016, Syracuse coasted to a 46-point win over Coppin State. A similar result is expected when the two teams face off Thursday night. Read More »
Syracuse holds Yale to 8-of-28 shooting in 2nd-half comeback win
The Bulldogs scored just eight and 13 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair, free throws fuel 60-58 win over Yale
After Syracuse shot just 24% from the field in the first half, Dyaisha Fair led a huge second half comeback to defeat Yale. Read More »
Observations from SU’s comeback win over Yale: Dyaisha Fair carries, free-throw shooting
Fair finished with 15 second-half points following poor team shooting in the first. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Yale in its 2nd-ever meeting with SU
Ball pressure and transition play will be key for Syracuse against Yale in its final nonconference road game. Read More »
Fair, Strong provide second-half spark to give Syracuse's offense life
In the final 20 minutes of play, Fair and Asia Strong combined for 27 points to put the Orange down by only five points after once trailing by 21. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 87-78 loss to Purdue: Teisha Hyman dominates, depth struggles
Teisha Hyman finished with a team-high 26 points, while Syracuse went on a 16-3 scoring run to begin the fourth quarter. Read More »
Purdue’s 54 points inside fends off Syracuse’s comeback
By halftime, the Orange trailed 47-29 and their field-goal percentage dropped to just 33%. Read More »
What to know about Purdue before Syracuse's final ACC/Big Ten challenge
Syracuse squandered a 21-point lead to Penn State in its first Big Ten game of the year. The Orange now face Purdue in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge Read More »
Georgia Woolley’s strong shooting, ball-handling makes her key offensive piece
Woolley averaged over 14 points per game last season with Buffalo and was a dominant presence back in her home of Australia. Read More »