Tag: women’s basketball
Observations from Syracuse’s blowout loss to Notre Dame
Syracuse loss its first game of the season after securing an easy win against Monmouth on Wednesday. Read More »
SU surrenders 21-0 run across final 8 minutes in 82-56 loss to Notre Dame
Syracuse tried to replicate last season's comeback as Chrislyn Carr buried a 3 to bring Notre Dame’s lead down to six. Read More »
Felisha Legette-Jack becomes 1st woman in SU history to have jersey retired
“There’s nothing special about me,” Legette-Jack said during the halftime ceremony after seeing her jersey lifted into the rafters. “I just put in the work.” Read More »
Retiring Felisha Legette-Jack's jersey opens door for more women to be recognized
Former Syracuse women’s basketball star Felisha Legette-Jack will become the first woman to have her jersey retired at SU. Read More »
Syracuse leans on aggressive defense to stifle Monmouth 87-46
But a chaotic, yet structured approach, when executed, turned into 33 forced turnovers and 42 points off those turnovers. Read More »
Transition offense leads Syracuse to 87-46 win in Read’s 1st game as head coach
Chrislyn Carr scored a team-high 15 points — 10 of her points coming off layups — in Syracuse's convincing win to open its season. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s dominant season-opening win
Syracuse defeated Monmouth 87-46, led by Teisha Hyman's highest efficiency of any Orange player on Wednesday night. Read More »
The 3 players helping Syracuse women's basketball find new identity
Our beat writers discuss the new-look Syracuse's women’s basketball team as well as key players Teisha Hyman, Jayla Thornton and Chrislyn Carr. Read More »
CHASING GLORY: Chrislyn Carr’s speed has made her stand out since middle school
Chrislyn Carr is preparing to play at Syracuse, her third D-I school after previous stops at Baylor and Texas Tech. Read More »
TAKING CONTROL: Basketball Guide 2021
Meet the newcomers to Syracuse basketball in The Daily Orange’s 2021 Basketball Guide. Read More »
FINAL CHANCE: Former MEAC Player of the Year Jayla Thornton is Syracuse’s next big shooter
Jayla Thornton transfers to Syracuse after earning the MEAC Player of the Year award last year. Read More »
INCHING BACK: After 2 ACL injuries, Teisha Hyman’s ‘mental journey’ has helped her into this season
Teisha Hyman returns to the court for Syracuse this season for the first time since tearing her ACL last season. Read More »
Ashleigh DeBoue named Syracuse women’s basketball director of operations
Syracuse women’s basketball named Ashleigh DeBoue its director of operations, putting her in charge of day-to-day operations under head coach Vonn Read. Read More »
Syracuse to finish near bottom of ACC, coaches polls show
Nine new players transferred into the program, many of whom help acting head coach Vonn Read’s high-octane style of play. Read More »
Vonn Read speaks about moving on from Quentin Hillsman, new season
With the controversy surrounding Hillsman and the program, 12 players left the team over the offseason, leaving Read 12 players currently on the roster. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball announces 2021-22 schedule
Syracuse women’s basketball announced its 2021-22 schedule earlier today, with its first matchup against Monmouth on Nov. 10. Read More »
John Wildhack discusses Hillsman allegations, Carrier Dome COVID-19 protocols
John Wildhack said he “didn’t know anything at the time” about the allegations of harassment and bullying against Quentin Hillsman. Read More »
Former Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman no longer to coach Spanish professional team
Hillsman was announced as the team's head coach last Wednesday, but the team opted to move in a different direction. Read More »
Investigation finds SU Athletics mishandled concerning behavior, complaints
Director of Athletics John Wildhack announced Friday that the investigation into the women's basketball program was completed. Read More »
Hillsman hired by professional women’s team in Spain 1 month after resignation
One month after resigning from Syracuse, Quentin Hillsman is hired to coach a professional women’s team in Spain. Read More »
Syracuse incoming freshman Laura Salmeron enrolls at Loyola
The 3-star recruit becomes the 16th player to depart from the Syracuse program since its season ended against Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
SU guard Shalexxus Aaron re-enters transfer portal
Aaron had been a part of Syracuse’s squad for less than five months, transferring from the University of Southern California in March. Read More »
2 SU athletic administrators no longer employed as Hillsman investigation continues
Kimberly Keenan-Kirkpatrick and Cedric Solice, two Syracuse athletic administrators, are no longer employed by Syracuse University. Read More »
2 top-50 recruits decommit from Syracuse women's basketball
Day-Wilson and Lattimore, both teammates from Royal Crown Academy in Canada, will enter the transfer portal. Read More »