Tag: women’s basketball
Syracuse blitzes Boston College in 93-59 win, secures 9th ACC victory
Syracuse defeated Boston College 93-59 on the road Thursday, avoiding a Quad 4 loss and securing its ninth ACC victory. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup vs. Boston College
With eight conference wins under its belt, Syracuse has a chance to avenge last year’s ACC Tournament loss against Boston College. Our beat writer has everything to know before the matchup with the Eagles squad, which is 0-11 in ACC play. Read More »
When Syracuse needed a spark against Miami, Sophie Burrows stepped up
Sophie Burrows’ 16 second-half points and five total 3s charged Syracuse’s narrow victory over Miami Sunday, moving the Orange's overall record to 18-4 on the season. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes 30% shooting day, beats Miami 65-60
Despite shooting a near season-low 30% from the field, Syracuse never trailed, defeating Miami 65-60 Sunday afternoon. Laila Phelia and Sophie Burrows both tallied 21 points to secure an important conference victory on the road. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win over Miami: Steady Sophie, bigs battle
Uche Izoje struggled to hit her stride Sunday against Miami, finishing with six points on 3-of-12 shooting. But Sophie Burrows stepped up to fuel Syracuse’s TK-TK win. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s victory. Read More »
What to know about Miami before Sunday matchup with Syracuse
Miami women’s basketball returns just one player from last season’s roster and is 12-9 overall this season. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Hurricanes, who host Syracuse in Coral Gables Sunday. Read More »
Laila Phelia was much more than just a scorer against Georgia Tech
“I feel like now I’m starting to get the hang of it.” Laila Phelia nabbed a career-high seven steals in Syracuse’s 24-point win over Georgia Tech Thursday. The performance showed she’s more than just a scorer. Read More »
Syracuse pummels Georgia Tech 94-70 for biggest ACC win of season
Syracuse pounced on Georgia Tech early and never trailed en route to a 94-70 domination at home Thursday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s bounce-back win over GT: Punching 1st, same old Uche
Coming off a career game against UNC, Uche Izoje recorded her 10th double-double of the season Thursday against Georgia Tech, fueling Syracuse’s 94-70 victory. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s home matchup vs. Georgia Tech
UNC snapped Syracuse’s three-game win streak on Sunday. The Orange return home looking to right the ship against Georgia Tech. Read More »
Maria Vaccaro’s basketball family paved way for Cazenovia stardom
“She has a true love of the game.” Maria Vaccaro’s basketball family prepared her for stardom at Cazenovia High School. Vaccaro averaged 17.5 points per game as a freshman and has upped that number to 22.2 as a sophomore. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje earns 6th ACC Rookie of the Week honor
For the sixth time this season, Syracuse center Uche Izoje was named the ACC Rookie of the Week. Izoje posted a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds in SU’s overtime loss to North Carolina Sunday. Read More »
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 »