Writer: Mauricio Palmar
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 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 »
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 »
Syracuse vanquishes consistency issues, pulls away late to dominate Stonehill
In its final nonconference game, Syracuse overcame its consistency issues with a dominant 25-7 second-half run to defeat Stonehill. Read More »
Syracuse closes nonconference play with 77-48 win over Stonehill
Syracuse concluded its nonconference slate with a 77-48 win over Stonehill Monday. Read More »
What to know before Syracuse’s nonconference finale against Stonehill
Syracuse concludes its regular-season nonconference slate with a matchup against Stonehill Monday night. Read More »
Syracuse secures 10th win with dominant 72-54 victory vs. Binghamton
Syracuse secured its 10th win of the season with a 72-54 victory over Binghamton. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s matchup vs. Binghamton
Syracuse women’s basketball hosts Binghamton Tuesday, riding a four-game winning streak with eyes on its 10th victory of the season. Read More »
‘FREE SPIRIT’: With an exuberant personality, Tiana Mangakahia lived her life to the fullest
“She lived life to the max more than anyone I’ve ever seen.” On Sept. 11, former SU point guard Tiana Mangakahia died after battling breast cancer. Her carefree spirit pushed her to live her life to the fullest. Read More »
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 »