Writer: Mauricio Palmar
Syracuse finally answers PG question by avoiding ‘real point guard'
Syracuse women’s basketball entered the 2025-26 season facing questions about its point guard position for the second straight year. So far, the Orange have answered them by opting to move away from traditional facilitators. Read More »
Sophie Burrows’ season-high 22 points lead ACC-opening win vs. SMU
Sophie Burrows broke out of a shooting slump Sunday vs. SMU, pouring in a season-high 22 points with five made 3-pointers. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 78-69 win over SMU: Izoje’s defense, 3-pointers
Syracuse made a season-high 11 3-pointers against SMU, while Uche Izoje was a dominant force defensively with seven blocks. Read More »
After 3 years at Syracuse, Buffalo HC Kristen Sharkey is finally ‘home’
Kristen Sharkey spent years developing under Felisha Legette-Jack as a player at Buffalo and an assistant coach at Syracuse. This season, she’s using that experience to step into a new role as the Bulls’ head coach. Read More »
Syracuse secures 1st Power 5 win of season with 61-49 victory over Utah
Syracuse defeated Utah 61-49 in the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase to earn its first Power Five win of the season. Dominique Darius led the way for the Orange, securing her first double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball tournament matchup vs. Utah
After recording its biggest margin of victory under Felisha Legette-Jack against Wagner Sunday, Syracuse travels to Connecticut to play Utah in the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase. The Utes are 3-1 after losing to Washington by 11 Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse rides best defensive performance since 2014 to 78-29 win over Wagner
On Sunday, Syracuse limited Wagner to 29 points to secure its fourth consecutive victory. SU’s 78-29 win marked the first time it had held a team under 30 points since December 14, 2014. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win vs. Wagner: Dominant defense, 3-point barrage
Syracuse made a season-high eight 3-pointers and limited Wagner to a season-low 29 points in its fourth consecutive double-digit victory. Read More »
Syracuse relies on inside scoring, avoids 3-pointers to defeat Canisius
Laila Phelia, Dominique Darius and Uche Izoje all scored season-highs in SU’s win over Canisius, heavily relying on shots inside the arc. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Canisius: Phelia’s scoring, paint presence
Laila Phelia scored a team-high 22 points, including 11 in the first quarter, as Syracuse handily defeated Canisius Tuesday. Read More »
ON DECK: Camdyn Nelson is ready to join Syracuse’s storied point guard lineage
“She’s going to be one hell of a player.” After Syracuse failed to replace point guard Dyaisha Fair’s production last season, Gatorade Connecticut Player of the Year Camdyn Nelson has a chance to fill her void. Read More »
First-half miscues thwart SU in evenly-matched 1-0 loss to BC
A series of misplaced passes and defensive errors in the first half doomed Syracuse in its 1-0 defeat to Boston College Sunday. Read More »
Parallel paths lead Anna Croyle, Natalie Magnotta to Syracuse’s starting XI
Pennsylvania natives and blue-chip center backs Anna Croyle and Natalie Magnotta first bonded in the 2023 High School All-American Game. After Magnotta transferred to SU from Penn State, they’ve thrived as starters this season. Read More »
SU fails to withstand offensive pressure, suffers 3-0 loss to No. 1 Virginia
Syracuse suffered a second consecutive defeat with a 3-0 loss to No. 1 Virginia on Saturday. The Orange were outshot 23-2 throughout the contest. Read More »
Syracuse’s offense overpowered by No. 7 FSU’s backline in 4-0 defeat
SU's offense notched a season-low four shots in its 4-0 loss to Florida State Sunday, failing to record a shot on goal after the 34th minute. Read More »
Roy Simmons Jr., Oren Lyons honored with Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award
On Friday, legendary Syracuse lacrosse coach Roy Simmons Jr. and Haudenosaunee Faithkeeper Oren Lyons were honored at the second-annual Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award Dinner. Read More »
Syracuse downs Cornell 3-0 to preserve 6-game unbeaten streak
In its final game before Atlantic Coast Conference play, Syracuse posted a convincing 3-0 victory over Cornell. Read More »
Binghamton’s aggressive press frustrates SU’s attack in scoreless draw
Binghamton’s aggressive press boosted its attack to a 14-12 shot advantage over Syracuse in their scoreless draw on Thursday. Read More »
Inefficient offense holds Syracuse to 1-1 draw at Quinnipiac
Although Syracuse outshot Quinnipiac 12-10, it couldn’t capitalize on its first-half offensive chances, ultimately resulting in a 1-1 draw. Read More »
Mia Klammer is ready to end 5-year career on her terms
Mia Klammer transferred to SU after her prior stop The College of Saint Rose closed, but a knee injury prevented her debut in 2024. With her fifth and final chance, the senior’s ready to end her career leading SU’s attack. Read More »
SU opens season with 5-0 shutout victory over Charleston Southern
The Orange began their season with a 5-0 shutout win over Charleston Southern Friday. Midfielder Ashley Rauch starred with two goals and an assist, while three players scored their first career SU goals. Read More »
Former Syracuse attack Olivia Adamson transfers to Northwestern
Former Syracuse attack Olivia Adamson has transferred to Northwestern, she announced on social media Tuesday. Adamson notched 16 points in three games in 2025 before suffering a season-ending lower-body injury. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 coaching staff
Syracuse women’s basketball added former Saint Joseph’s Director of Scouting Caleb Samson as an assistant coach and shuffled other current coaches to new positions. SU’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season is now finalized. Read More »
Malian center Tiefing Diawara commits to Syracuse
Syracuse men’s basketball added Malian center Tiefing Diawara, syracuse.com reported Monday. Diawara is SU’s fifth commit in its 2025 class, having chosen the Orange over programs such as Kansas State and Baylor. Read More »