Tag: women’s basketball
Observations from SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round win over Arizona: Sluggish start, Perkins' spark
No. 6 Syracuse subbed in Kennedi Perkins midway through its contest against No. 11 seed Arizona, allowing Dyaisha Fair more room on the perimeter to lead a comeback victory. More observations on SU’s NCAA Tournament first-round win. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances to beat Arizona in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
Our beat writers are undecided on if No. 6 seed Syracuse will defeat No. 11 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round matchup with Arizona
In its first NCAA Tournament game since 2021, No. 6 seed Syracuse faces No. 11 seed Arizona, which forces the 22nd-most turnovers per game in the country. More on SU’s round of 64 matchup. Read More »
Syracuse emphasizes fast-paced offense ahead of NCAA Tournament 1st-round battle vs. Arizona
Felisha Legette-Jack stressed that Syracuse must display a fast-paced offense to get past an aggressive Arizona defense. More takeaways from SU’s press conference before the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Keys to success for No. 6 seed Syracuse in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
To have a chance at advancing past a likely round of 32 matchup versus UConn, Syracuse will need to create open space on the perimeter for Dyaisha Fair. More keys to success for SU ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair named AP 3rd Team All-American
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair has been named an AP Third Team All-American. It’s Fair’s first-ever All-American selection after she averaged the 10th-most points per game (22.0) in the nation. Read More »
Wolf: Syracuse’s unsustainable play style will lead to early exit in March
Column: Despite tying a program record for regular-season wins, Syracuse’s play style is unsustainable. Its overreliance on Dyaisha Fair and slow starts to games will lead to an early exit in March. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball stays at No. 22 in final AP Poll before NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has remained at No. 22 in the final AP Poll before the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball named No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will play in Storrs, Connecticut, through the Round of 32 and are slated to face Auburn or Arizona in the first round. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 22 in new AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball dropped to No. 22 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Florida State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Read More »
Guard disparity defines No. 20 Syracuse’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU
“They outplayed us, outhearted us and beat us today.” No. 20 Syracuse couldn’t contain or match FSU’s guard tandem of Ta’Niya Latson and O’Mariah Gordon, leading to an early ACC Tournament exit. Read More »
No. 20 Syracuse dominated in 78-65 ACC quarterfinals loss to Florida State
No. 20 Syracuse trailed by as many as 27 points against Florida State in its 78-65 ACC Tournament quarterfinals loss. Read More »
Observations from No. 20 SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU: Fair vs. Bejedi, failed comeback
Dyaisha Fair was limited for the majority of the contest by Florida State’s Sara Bejedi, while No. 20 Syracuse failed to generate a comeback. More observations on SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals matchup versus FSU
No. 20 Syracuse opens the ACC Tournament with a quarterfinals matchup against Florida State, a team the Orange defeated in their lone regular-season meeting. More on the Seminoles. Read More »
Izabel Varejão ruled out of ACC Tournament
Izabel Varejão did not travel with Syracuse to Greensboro for the ACC tournament due to an illness, SU Athletics announced in a press release. Varejão averages 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Read More »
2024 ACC Tournament Guide
The Daily Orange brings you our 2024 ACC Tournament Guide, highlighting the top stories from Syracuse women's and men's basketball over the past season. Read More »
BLAST FROM THE PAST: Saniaa Wilson’s paint presence enhances SU’s forward depth
Saniaa Wilson’s back-to-the-basket post presence adds a unique layer to Syracuse’s versatile forward rotation. Read More »
GLOSSED OVER: Dyaisha Fair lacks national attention. She’ll earn her flowers in March.
Dyaisha Fair has carried Syracuse to a historic season. Yet, the lack of national coverage surrounding Fair has been damning. March is where she’ll solidify herself as an all-time great. Read More »
FELISHA'S PHILOSOPHY: Felisha Legette-Jack's return to Syracuse sparked a program turnaround
She makes it her job to be more than that coach to us.” Felisha Legette-Jack has changed the trajectory of Syracuse women’s basketball in just her second season in charge of the program. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse women's basketball's ACC Tournament fate
Our beat writers are split on how far Syracuse women’s basketball will advance in the 2024 ACC Tournament. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair earns All-ACC 1st Team selection
Dyaisha Fair has been named to the All-ACC First Team after averaging 22 points per game and leading Syracuse to the No. 3 seed in the conference. It’s Fair’s second straight First Team selection. Read More »
Alyssa Latham named to ACC All-Freshman Team
Alyssa Latham was named to the ACC All-Freshman team after averaging 8.8 points, 7.2 rebounds per game and registering a team-high 40 blocks. Latham is the first SU player since Kamilla Cardoso in 2021 to earn the honor. Read More »
Felisha Legette-Jack named ACC Coach of the Year
After helping lead Syracuse to tie its record for most regular season wins in program history, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year. Read More »