Tag: women’s basketball
‘It was her moment’: Inside Dominique Darius’ game-winner vs. Cal
Dominique Darius nailed a game-winning 3-pointer to help Syracuse beat Cal Thursday. The shot punctuates a story of profound turnaround for the fifth-year guard. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 3OT escape against Cal: Late chaos, Almón on glass
In Syracuse’s miraculous triple-overtime win over Cal, the Orange struggled to close out late. Nonetheless, SU had four scorers with over 18 points and found a way to win. Read More »
Syracuse nearly squanders 20-point lead, defeats Cal 90-87 in 3OT
Syracuse held a 20-point lead over Cal but let it evaporate as the Golden Bears forced three overtime periods Thursday. SU withstood the rally, though, and held on for its fifth ACC win. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup vs. Cal
After riding a dominant second-half effort to its 79-60 road win over Virginia, Syracuse returns to friendly confines to host Cal Thursday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Golden Bears ahead of the matchup. Read More »
Syracuse defeats Virginia 79-60 behind Laila Phelia’s career day
Behind Laila Phelia’s career-high 38 points and Sophie Burrows 21, Syracuse rode a strong second half to a 79-60 win over Virginia Sunday. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup with red-hot Virginia
Virginia started the season 6-3 but has since claimed seven straight wins, including five in the ACC. The Cavaliers host Syracuse Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse always wants to punch 1st. VT’s hot start knocked the Orange out.
After Virginia Tech got off to a scorching start Thursday, Syracuse was stuck playing catch-up. Read More »
Syracuse falls 77-57 vs. Virginia Tech, suffers 2nd ACC loss
Syracuse fell 77-57 to Virginia Tech Thursday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Mackenzie Nelson, the sister of SU guard Camdyn Nelson, scored 13 points in the Hokies’ win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to VT: Punched in mouth, 3-point disparity
In its loss to Virginia Tech Thursday, Syracuse shot just 3-of-12 from 3 compared to the Hokies’ 6-for-9 mark. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup vs. Virginia Tech
After surpassing last season’s win total with a 73-58 win over Wake Forest, Syracuse returns to action in the JMA Wireless Dome against Virginia Tech Thursday. Read More »
Uche Izoje named program-1st USBWA National Freshman of the Week
Uche’s the first player in program history to earn the award, which came a day after being named ACC Rookie of the Week a fourth time. Read More »
Syracuse bests last season’s win total with 73-58 victory over Wake Forest
Syracuse defeated Wake Forest 73-58 Sunday to claim its 13th win of the season, surpassing their win total from the 2024-25 campaign. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Wake Forest: Silencing Oliver, closing the book
Syracuse entered halftime leading 32-31 but broke ahead in the second half for a double-digit ACC road win over Wake Forest. Read More »
What to know about Wake Forest ahead of Syracuse matchup
Syracuse women’s basketball got 2026 started with a 10-point win over Florida State Thursday. Orange will return to the court at Wake Forest Sunday. Read More »
By starting Journey Thompson, Syracuse neutralized its best bench threat
Entering Thursday, Journey Thompson was SU’s most efficient offensive weapon despite not starting a game. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over FSU: Burrows benched, Dominique dominates
Uche Izoje bounced back from an eight-point performance while Dominique Darius dominated early to help SU defeat Florida State. Read More »
Syracuse holds off late comeback, beats Florida State 82-72 for 2nd ACC win
Syracuse women’s basketball took down Florida State 82-72 Thursday for its second ACC win. Despite FSU hanging within 10 points for the majority of the game, the Orange never trailed in the victory. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse's 3rd ACC matchup against Florida State
After making the NCAA Tournament Second Round last season, Florida State women’s basketball is off to just a 5-9 start to the 2025-26 campaign. Read More »
Syracuse dominates the paint. Duke’s frontcourt made it look pedestrian.
Syracuse has won 11 games with dominant paint play, propelled by Uche Izoje. But on Sunday, Duke’s frontcourt bullied SU in its 71-51 loss. Read More »
Syracuse suffers 1st ACC loss, scores season-low 51 points in defeat to Duke
Syracuse’s six-game winning streak ended Sunday, with the Orange suffering a 71-51 loss to Duke. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss vs. Duke: Sophie’s steals, foul trouble
Against Duke, Sophie Burrows shone on the defensive end with five steals, but SU’s offensive dry spell squandered its first quarter lead. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s ACC home opener vs. Duke
Duke opened the season ranked No. 7 in the country but dropped to 3-6, its worst start since 1983-84. It’s since won three straight games but remains unranked. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje wins 3rd ACC Rookie of the Week honor of season
Syracuse women’s basketball center Uche Izoje earned her third ACC Rookie of the Week award of the season Monday. Read More »
Uche Izoje’s career-high 23 points boost SU to blowout win vs. Mercyhurst
Freshman Uche Izoje scored a season-high 23 points and added 11 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the season in Syracuse’s 106-40 blowout win over Mercyhurst. Read More »