Tag: women’s basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 13 Georgia Tech
Syracuse plays its second ACC game Thursday against No. 13 Georgia Tech, which has started 14-0 and has one of the best offenses in the country. Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top sports stories of 2024
From a resurgent women’s basketball season to the football program’s historic first campaign under Fran Brown, 2024 was an action-packed year for Syracuse Athletics. Here are The Daily Orange sports section's top 10 reads of the year. Read More »
Paint dominance propels Syracuse past Dartmouth 87-52
Syracuse defeated Dartmouth 87-52 in its final nonconference contest of the season. SU outscored the Big Green 62-26 in the post, led by Saniaa Wilson’s 16 points. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Dartmouth
Syracuse concludes its nonconference schedule against Dartmouth. Here's everything to know about the Big Green before their matchup with SU. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Binghamton: 3-point prowess, forced turnovers
Syracuse shot 38.1% on 3-pointers and forced 23 turnovers, leading to an 87-60 win over Binghamton. Read More »
Rejuvenated offense sparks Syracuse’s 87-60 win over Binghamton
Syracuse shot 50% and made a season-high eight 3s, pushing it past Binghamton 87-60. Georgia Woolley paced SU with 18 points. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s road matchup vs. Binghamton
Ten days after suffering a blowout loss against Notre Dame, Syracuse looks to return to the win column against Binghamton. Read More »
Keira Scott's prep development paved way for strong start at SU
At Do More Everyday Academy, Syracuse freshman Keira Scott made strides as a scorer and defender in her final prep season. Read More »
16-point 3rd-quarter advantage propels Notre Dame over SU
"We came out the third quarter and just reached like crazy.” Syracuse was outscored 29-13 in the third quarter against No. 10 Notre Dame, leading to its lopsided loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to ND: Alexander’s jersey retirement, 3rd-quarter scoring
Syracuse wasn't able to contain ND's Hannah Hidalgo, who tallied 24 points in SU's 93-62 ACC opener loss to No. 10 Notre Dame. Read More »
Syracuse routed 93-62 by No. 10 Notre Dame in ACC opener
Syracuse fell 93-62 to No. 10 Notre Dame in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener after collapsing in the second half. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s ACC opener vs. Notre Dame
Coming off 2 ugly losses, Syracuse faces Notre Dame in its ACC opener. Here's everything about the Fighting Irish before SU hosts them Sunday. Read More »
Former SU guard Brittney Sykes added to USA 3x3 AmeriCup team
Syracuse alumna Brittney Sykes was selected for USA Basketball’s 3x3 AmeriCup roster, the team announced Thursday. Read More »
Kayla Alexander's jersey retirement honors trailblazing career
“I’ll still be trying to process it.” Kayla Alexander’s jersey will be retired at halftime of SU’s game Sunday. Colleagues of Alexander say her prolific career transformed Syracuse's program. Read More »
2nd-half struggles plague Syracuse in 57-45 loss to Texas A&M
Syracuse fell 57-45 to Texas A&M in the SEC/ACC Challenge. SU was outscored 33-19 in the 2nd half, leading to its lowest point total of 2024. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse's SEC/ACC matchup with Texas A&M
SU faces Texas A&M in the SEC/ACC Challenge Wednesday. Our beat writer has everything to know about their 1st matchup since 2018. Read More »
Izabel Varejão excels as SU’s starting center in 6th college season
Izabel Varejão battled multiple injuries across her college career. SU’s starting center is now averaging career highs in points and rebounds. Read More »
Izabel Varejão’s paint presence propels SU past Yale
Izabel Varejão’s first career double-double pushed Syracuse past Yale. Read More »
Syracuse dominates inside to down Yale 78-50
Lifted by scoring 48 points in the paint, Syracuse women's basketball dominated Yale 78-50 for its fourth win of the season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Yale: Sloppy start, limiting Egger
SU center Izabel Varejão recorded a double-double despite coming off the bench, totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds. More observations on Syracuse’s victory over Yale. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Yale
Syracuse welcomes Yale to the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday after splitting its games at the Emerald Coast Classic. Read More »
3-point struggles hinder SU in blowout loss to Creighton
After ranking 74th nationally in 3-pointers last season, Syracuse has struggled to find its rhythm from deep this year. Poor 3-point shooting plagued the Orange in their 86-59 loss to Creighton. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Creighton: Offensive miscues, 3-point barrage
Creighton knocked down 12 3s in the first half and Syracuse couldn’t overcome its early deficit and suffered its biggest loss of the season. Read More »
Syracuse demolished by Creighton in Emerald Coast Classic championship
In the Emerald Coast Classic’s Beach Bracket title game, Syracuse was demolished by Creighton 86-59. The Bluejays shot 15-of-28 from 3. Read More »