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Opponent Preview: What to know about Fairleigh Dickinson

After two straight losses, Syracuse faces FDU at home on Sunday. Here's everything to know ahead of SU’s matchup with the Knights. Read More »

November 17, 2024 at 10:41 am

Izabel Varejão’s foul trouble proves costly against No. 11 Maryland

Izabel Varejão’s foul trouble proved costly in Syracuse’s 84-73 loss to Maryland. The center only played 13 minutes. Read More »

November 14, 2024 at 12:16 am

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 »

November 13, 2024 at 9:21 pm

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 »

November 13, 2024 at 9:15 pm

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 »

November 12, 2024 at 9:52 pm

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 »

November 10, 2024 at 7:02 pm

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 »

November 10, 2024 at 4:21 pm

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 »

November 10, 2024 at 4:19 pm

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 »

November 8, 2024 at 7:21 pm

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 »

November 5, 2024 at 11:25 pm

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 »

November 5, 2024 at 9:36 pm

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 »

November 5, 2024 at 9:28 pm

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 »

November 4, 2024 at 10:01 pm

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 »

October 29, 2024 at 9:00 pm

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 »

October 25, 2024 at 9:27 pm

‘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 »

October 24, 2024 at 1:35 am

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 »

October 24, 2024 at 1:34 am

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 »

October 24, 2024 at 1:34 am

FLIPPING THE SWITCH: Shy Hawkins carries memorable senior season into freshman year at SU

Before arriving at Syracuse, Shy Hawkins returned home to William Floyd High School and propelled it to a league championship victory last season. Read More »

October 24, 2024 at 1:34 am

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 »

October 24, 2024 at 1:31 am

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 »

September 24, 2024 at 7:38 pm

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 »

September 3, 2024 at 7:39 pm

NY state to invest $3M in JMA Wireless Dome renovation

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member William Magnarelli announced Tuesday a $3 million investment to advance the JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. Read More »

July 23, 2024 at 3:05 pm

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 »

July 11, 2024 at 2:01 pm