SU drops 2nd straight game in 84-73 loss to No. 11 Maryland
After losing to Saint Joseph’s Sunday, Syracuse couldn’t hold onto an early lead against No. 11 Maryland, dropping its second straight in an 84-73 loss. Read more »
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Observations from Syracuse’s defeat to Maryland: Costly turnovers, Varejão’s fouls
Syracuse led Maryland by double digits in the second quarter, but costly turnovers enabled the Terrapins to embark on a 15-0 run. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 11 Maryland
Coming off its first home nonconference loss since 2019 to Saint Joseph’s Sunday, Syracuse hosts No. 11 Maryland tonight. Here’s everything to know about the Terrapins ahead of their matchup with SU. Read more »
SU struggles to defend perimeter vs. Saint Joseph’s
In Syracuse’s 84-70 loss to Saint Joseph’s, the Orange gave up 14 3-pointers, the most they’ve allowed since 2022. Read more »
Syracuse suffers 1st loss of season in 84-70 defeat to Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse suffered its first loss of the 2024-25 season, falling 84-70 to Saint Joseph's. The Hawks tallied 14 3-pointers while Mackenzie Smith and Talya Brugler combined for 54 points. Read more »
Observations from SU’s defeat to Saint Joseph’s: Underwhelming offensive rebounding, Brugler’s takeover
Saint Joseph’s forward Tayla Brugler notched 29 points, six rebounds and three assists, leading the Hawks past Syracuse. More observations from SU’s first loss of the season. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse takes on Saint Joseph’s at the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday coming off its season-opening victory over Niagara. Here's everything to know ahead of SU’s matchup with the Hawks. Read more »
Kyra Wood’s 19 points, 8 rebounds propel SU past Niagara
Kyra Wood’s team-leading 19 points and eight rebounds led Syracuse past Niagara to open the season. Read more »
Syracuse opens season with 108-84 win over Niagara
Syracuse opened the 2024-25 season with a 108-84 victory over Niagara. The Orange shot 60% from the field and had six scorers in double figures. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Niagara: Camp’s early surge, diverse scoring
Led by six players posting double-digit points, Syracuse breezed by Niagara to win its first game of the 2024-25 season. More observations on SU’s 24-point victory. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before season-opener vs. Niagara
Syracuse welcomes Niagara to the JMA Wireless Dome tonight after finishing 14-3 last season in home games. Everything to know ahead of the Orange’s season opener. Read more »
Observations from SU’s 90–50 exhibition win over Daemen: Wood shines, rebounding dominance
Syracuse defeated Daemen 90-50 in an exhibition game as the Orange were led by Kyra Wood’s 16-point, 14-rebound double-double. More observations on SU’s preseason performance. Read more »
SU women’s basketball to retire Kayla Alexander’s jersey
Syracuse women’s basketball will retire Kayla Alexander’s No. 40 jersey at halftime of SU’s game against Notre Dame on Dec. 8. Alexander is the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,024 points from 2010-13. Read more »
‘GETTING MY BOOGIE BACK’: After limited minutes at LSU, Angelica Velez is set to play a major role with SU
Angelica Velez didn't garner much playing time at LSU as a freshman last year, leading her to transfer to Syracuse. The guard looks to regain the same dominance she had in high school while playing at The Webb School in Tennessee. Read more »
Beat writers predict if SU women's basketball can return to NCAA Tournament for 2nd straight year
After a March Madness appearance last season, our beat writers predict how Syracuse women's basketball will fare in 2024-25. Read more »
SHE’S READY: Georgia Woolley is poised to take Dyaisha Fair's mantle as No. 1 option
Following SU's season-ending loss to UConn in March, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack appointed Georgia Woolley as SU's next No. 1 option. Read more »
SEISMIC SHIFT: Basketball Guide 2024
The Daily Orange brings you our 2024 Basketball Guide with stories on the players along with predictions for each teams' season. Read more »
Syracuse women's basketball finalizes 2024-25 schedule
Syracuse women's basketball finalized its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, the program announced Tuesday. The Orange open up ACC play on Dec. 8 at home against Notre Dame. Read more »
2025 forward Justus Fitzgerald commits to Syracuse
Class of 2025 forward Justus Fitzgerald announced her commitment to Syracuse via social media Tuesday. Fitzgerald is the second commit in SU’s 2025 class, alongside Jasmyn Cooper. Read more »
Former SU guard Alexis Peterson to play for Germany in 2024 Summer Olympics
Former Syracuse guard Alexis Peterson will play for Germany in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Peterson was the 2017 ACC Player of the Year and currently plays for Maccabi Bnot Ashdod in Israel. Read more »
4-star class of 2025 wing Jasmyn Cooper commits to SU, highest-ranked recruit of Legette-Jack era
Four-star wing Jasmyn Cooper announced on social media that she has committed to Syracuse. Ranked by ESPN as the No. 54 class of 2025 recruit, Cooper is SU's highest-ranked commit of the Felisha Legette-Jack era. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair to play overseas with Maccabi Haifa in Israel
Former Syracuse women’s basketball point guard Dyaisha Fair will play overseas with Maccabi Haifa in Israel. Fair was previously drafted by the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces but was released in late May. Read more »
Sue Ludwig retires from SU women’s basketball coaching staff
Syracuse women's basketball assistant coach Sue Ludwig has retired following two years on Felisha Legette-Jack’s staff. Read more »
Former SU guard Dyaisha Fair waived by Las Vegas Aces
Former Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair has been waived by the Las Vegas Aces, the team announced. Fair was Las Vegas’ highest 2024 draft selection but only appeared in one of its first four games. Read more »
