Writer: Jordan Kimball
‘DRIVEN BY A DREAM’: Uche Izoje crossed continents for basketball. Syracuse is her latest stop.
“Basketball is going to take you to many places.” Uche Izoje left Nigeria at age 13 to play basketball in Japan. She wanted to go to the U.S., but knew she wasn’t ready. Now, she’s thriving in her first year at Syracuse. Read More »
Izzy Lahah, Syracuse defense continue to impress in 10-goal win over Cal
Syracuse’s defense delivered another impressive performance in its 13-3 win over Cal Tuesday. The Orange allowed a season-low seven shots and three goals. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Cal: Defense’s day, Guzik dominates draw
Syracuse’s defense had a dominant performance against Cal Tuesday, allowing a season-low seven shots and three goals. Read More »
Everything to know before Syracuse women’s lacrosse’s home clash vs. Cal
Through 11 ACC games since joining the conference in 2025, Cal is 1-10, including an 18-6 loss to Syracuse last season. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Golden Bears before their cross-country trip to face SU Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje earns 8th ACC Rookie of the Week
For the eighth and final time this season, Syracuse center Uche Izoje was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week. Izoje combined for 36 points and 22 rebounds in games against Notre Dame and Boston College. Read More »
After resurgent regular season, Legette-Jack has the tools to thrive in March
As Syracuse’s regular season concluded Sunday with a win over Boston College, Felisha Legette-Jack’s confident in the road ahead. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 25-point win over BC: Izoje stars, Burrows out
Syracuse dominated Boston College from start to finish to end the regular season at 22-7. Uche Izoje starred for the Orange with 24 points. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 90-65 victory over the Eagles. Read More »
Hannah Hidalgo never accepts losing. Syracuse saw it firsthand Thursday.
Hannah Hidalgo ran rampant versus Syracuse with 27 points and seven steals. But that’s nothing new for Hidalgo, who’s one of the nation’s top players. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Notre Dame: Look for Hidalgo, Scott starts
For the first time in over a month, Shy Hawkins was replaced in the starting lineup. Instead, Felisha Legette-Jack went with Keira Scott, who’s averaged 2.8 points per game. Read More »
Analyzing 3 players battling Uche Izoje for ACC Rookie of the Year
With just two regular-season games left, Uche Izoje has made a strong case to be the ACC Rookie of the Year. If she falls short, though, our beat writer analyzed three other players who could earn the accolade. Read More »
Syracuse University launches educational partnership with NWSL
Syracuse University announced an educational partnership with the National Women’s Soccer League Tuesday. The deal provides current and former players and their families access to online SU degrees, career opportunities and certificates. Read More »
No. 15 Syracuse nabs 1st Thorpe-era win with 15-7 victory over No. 13 Loyola
No. 15 Syracuse’s women’s lacrosse earned its first win of the season Tuesday by downing No. 13 Loyola 15-7. The victory marked Regy Thorpe’s first as SU’s head coach. Read More »
What to know about No. 15 Syracuse’s Dome battle vs. No. 13 Loyola
No. 13 Loyola doesn’t carry the same prestige as Syracuse’s first three opponents, but it still earned a top-10 win over then-No. 6 Princeton Saturday. Our beat writer has more to know about SU’s Tuesday evening battle with the Greyhounds. Read More »
Syracuse gets routed from start to finish in 82-69 loss to NC State
Although Syracuse cut a 19-point deficit to six in the third quarter, it still fell to NC State 82-69 Sunday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Read More »
What to know about NC State before it hosts Syracuse Sunday
NC State opened the season as the nation’s ninth-ranked squad, but three losses in its first six games bounced it from the poll, and it hasn’t returned since. Our beat writer has more to know about the Wolfpack, who host Syracuse Sunday. Read More »
No. 13 Syracuse flashed its promise in loss to top-ranked UNC
“I think that’s the sign of a team that’s got a lot of potential.” Syracuse women’s lacrosse suffered its second loss Friday against No. 1 North Carolina, but the defeat featured many encouraging signs for the team’s future. Read More »
Syracuse rises 1 spot to No. 13 in Inside Lacrosse Week 2 Poll
Despite dropping to 0-2, the Orange went neck-and-neck with top-ranked North Carolina before a three-goal fourth-quarter burst put UNC ahead for good. Read More »
When UNC needed a savior, Chloe Humphrey delivered. What else is new?
Syracuse contained North Carolina’s offense to just five goals on 18 shots in the first half. But in the final 30 minutes, 2025 Tewaaraton Award winner Chloe Humphrey broke out for two goals and an assist, silencing SU’s comeback hopes. Read More »
Observations from No. 14 SU’s loss to No. 1 UNC: Draw deja vu, making progress
Although Molly Guzik was expected to be Syracuse’s full-time draw specialist this season, she struggled early, forcing Joely Caramelli to step in. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s narrow loss to UNC Friday. Read More »
How 10 days in Okinawa laid the foundation for Uche Izoje’s Syracuse move
“She isn’t a finished product, and she’s as good as she is now.” Before her 10-day trip to Okinawa, Japan, Uche Izoje hadn’t been exposed to the nuances of American basketball. The experience prepped her for success at SU. Read More »
Syracuse drops 3 spots to No. 14 in Inside Lacrosse Week 1 Poll
Syracuse women’s lacrosse dropped three spots to No. 14 in Inside Lacrosse’s Week 1 Poll, released Monday morning. Read More »
Syracuse’s comeback attempt falls short in 84-65 loss to No. 6 Louisville
Syracuse dropped its second ranked matchup of the season Sunday, falling to No. 6 Louisville 84-65. Despite cutting a 22-point first-quarter deficit to single digits, SU couldn’t overcome the Cardinals’ late push. Read More »
What to know about No. 6 Louisville before Sunday matinee vs. Syracuse
Syracuse has an opportunity for a statement win against No. 6 Louisville at the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday. The Cardinals have one ACC loss. Read More »
No. 7 Maryland spoils Thorpe’s debut, downs No. 11 Syracuse 9-5
Syracuse first-year head coach Regy Thorpe’s debut was spoiled Friday, as No. 7 Maryland downed No. 11 SU 9-5. Read More »