Instead of free throws, transition scoring fuels Syracuse's win over Pitt
Unable to find its way to the charity stripe until the second half, Syracuse relied on efficient transition scoring in the 89-71 win over the Panthers Read more »
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Observations from Syracuse's 89-71 win over Pitt: Woolley, Fair continue to impress
A strong second half from Dyaisha Fair and consistent scoring from Georgia Woolley lifted Syracuse to its second ACC win this season Read more »
Syracuse falls to Louisville 86-77 in first ACC loss this season
Despite Teisha Hyman's season-high 27 points, Louisville capitalized on a lackluster Syracuse second half to hand the Orange its first loss in conference play Read more »
5 Syracuse players selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft
Abdi Salim and Levonte Johnson were among five SU players selected in the draft, the most of any school. Read more »
Syracuse uses 2nd-half surge to beat UAlbany 87-64, remains undefeated at the Dome
"This is what they call a trap game." Syracuse outscored UAlbany 55-30 in the second half to stay undefeated at the Dome. Read more »
What know about SU’s first conference opponent Wake Forest
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest on Sunday in its first home conference game of the season. The Demon Deacons are 14th in the conference in scoring in Megan Gabbia’s first year as head coach. Read more »
Syracuse routs Wagner, 83-53
Syracuse easily handled Wagner as it led by double digits at the end of the first quarter for the first time since Nov. 21. “I think we’re going to be more disciplined defensively…But (the win) was growth.” Read more »
Syracuse backline holds up against Creighton's attack in 3-2 College Cup victory
The Orange survived the nation’s top attack in a 3-2 win by lessening the impact of Creighton's long passes and marking Duncan McGuire. They will advance to the College Cup finals for the first time in program history. Read more »
Levonte Johnson, Nathan Opoku earn USC All-American honors
Johnson and Opoku, who transferred to SU this year, earned All-American honors for the time in their careers. Read more »
Syracuse’s pass-heavy style fuels 93-75 win over Coppin State
“If I can keep going and she can at the same time, I have to go to her.” Along with her 27 points, Dyaisha Fair tallied a team-best six assists Read more »
Observations from SU's win over Coppin State: Strong inside presence, more passing
Dyaisha Fair's season-best 27 points and a strong inside presence helped Syracuse fend off a streaky Coppin State team. Read more »
What to know about Syracuse’s College Cup opponent Creighton
Syracuse’s defense will be tested in the College Cup against Creighton, the highest scoring offense in the country. The Bluejays have scored a nation-best 63 goals. Read more »
Syracuse holds Yale to 8-of-28 shooting in 2nd-half comeback win
The Bulldogs scored just eight and 13 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Read more »
Observations from SU’s comeback win over Yale: Dyaisha Fair carries, free-throw shooting
Fair finished with 15 second-half points following poor team shooting in the first. Read more »
SU advances to 2nd-ever College Cup, defeats Vermont 2-1
Syracuse’s first-half goals from Curt Calov and Levonte Johnson secured its spot in the semifinals against Creighton. Read more »
What to know about Syracuse’s Elite 8 opponent Vermont
Vermont leads America East in shots on goal, although it managed only one last time it faced Syracuse. Read more »
What to know about Purdue before Syracuse's final ACC/Big Ten challenge
Syracuse squandered a 21-point lead to Penn State in its first Big Ten game of the year. The Orange now face Purdue in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge Read more »
Georgia Woolley’s strong shooting, ball-handling makes her key offensive piece
Woolley averaged over 14 points per game last season with Buffalo and was a dominant presence back in her home of Australia. Read more »
Jesse Edwards notches career-high 21 rebounds in Bryant loss
“It’s just about being in the right position.” Edwards beat his previous career high of 12 rebounds set last December against Florida State. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse’s 73-72 loss: Judah Mintz ejection, Justin Taylor emerges
After Mintz’s ejection, Justin Taylor became the Orange’s go-to scorer, finishing with 25 points in the loss to Bryant. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Bucknell
The Bison enter on a two-game win streak after losing their opening three games of the season, where they failed to score 50 points. Read more »
Syracuse blows 21-point lead against Penn State
At one point, the Orange held a 21-point lead, but were outscored 37-14 in the fourth quarter. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse's loss to Penn State: 4th-quarter collapse, turnovers
At one point, the Orange held a 21-point lead, but were outscored 37-14 in the fourth quarter, leading to a double-digit defeat. Read more »
Olu Oyegunle limits Penn’s attack to send Syracuse to 3rd round
Olu Oyegunle played through all 110 minutes of Syracuse’s second round matchup against Pennsylvania. Read more »
