Kennedi Perkins fuels Syracuse’s come-from-behind win over Arizona in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
Kennedi Perkins sparked Syracuse’s comeback NCAA Tournament win over Arizona, posting a game-best +13 plus/minus. Read more »
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Observations from SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round win over Arizona: Sluggish start, Perkins' spark
No. 6 Syracuse subbed in Kennedi Perkins midway through its contest against No. 11 seed Arizona, allowing Dyaisha Fair more room on the perimeter to lead a comeback victory. More observations on SU’s NCAA Tournament first-round win. Read more »
Syracuse emphasizes fast-paced offense ahead of NCAA Tournament 1st-round battle vs. Arizona
Felisha Legette-Jack stressed that Syracuse must display a fast-paced offense to get past an aggressive Arizona defense. More takeaways from SU’s press conference before the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Keys to success for No. 6 seed Syracuse in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
To have a chance at advancing past a likely round of 32 matchup versus UConn, Syracuse will need to create open space on the perimeter for Dyaisha Fair. More keys to success for SU ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair named AP 3rd Team All-American
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair has been named an AP Third Team All-American. It’s Fair’s first-ever All-American selection after she averaged the 10th-most points per game (22.0) in the nation. Read more »
Will Mark wins ACC Defensive Player of the Week
Syracuse goalie Will Mark has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week following his 17-save performance in No. 6 SU’s win over Delaware. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball stays at No. 22 in final AP Poll before NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has remained at No. 22 in the final AP Poll before the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball named No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will play in Storrs, Connecticut, through the Round of 32 and are slated to face Auburn or Arizona in the first round. Read more »
7-0 run propels No. 6 Syracuse to 14-6 win over No. 20 Delaware
No. 6 Syracuse outscored No. 20 Delaware 8-1 in the second half and embarked on a 7-0 run to deliver a dominant 14-6 victory over the Blue Hens. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before No. 6 SU takes on No. 20 Delaware
Coming off a monumental victory over then-No. 2 Johns Hopkins, No. 6 Syracuse takes on No. 20 Delaware for the first time since 1986. More on SU’s next matchup. Read more »
Jake Stevens, Saam Olexo earn ACC Player of the Week honors
Jake Stevens and Saam Olexo each earned ACC Player of the Week honors after Syracuse’s upset over Johns Hopkins. Stevens won Offensive Player of the Week for his three-goal outing while Olexo won Defensive Player of the Week. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 22 in new AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball dropped to No. 22 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Florida State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Read more »
Jake Stevens closes No. 9 SU's upset win over No. 2 Johns Hopkins with 2 late goals
“Like coach (Gait) says, winning is a learned skill.” Jake Stevens netted two goals in crunch time to seal No. 9 Syracuse’s upset victory over No. 2 Johns Hopkins. Read more »
Observations from No. 9 SU’s win over No. 2 Johns Hopkins: Faceoff dominance, Spallina shines
No. 9 Syracuse crushed No. 2 Johns Hopkins at the faceoff X, winning the battle 22-9 en route to a 14-13 upset. More observations on SU’s win over JHU. Read more »
Guard disparity defines No. 20 Syracuse’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU
“They outplayed us, outhearted us and beat us today.” No. 20 Syracuse couldn’t contain or match FSU’s guard tandem of Ta’Niya Latson and O’Mariah Gordon, leading to an early ACC Tournament exit. Read more »
Observations from No. 20 SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU: Fair vs. Bejedi, failed comeback
Dyaisha Fair was limited for the majority of the contest by Florida State’s Sara Bejedi, while No. 20 Syracuse failed to generate a comeback. More observations on SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals matchup versus FSU
No. 20 Syracuse opens the ACC Tournament with a quarterfinals matchup against Florida State, a team the Orange defeated in their lone regular-season meeting. More on the Seminoles. Read more »
GLOSSED OVER: Dyaisha Fair lacks national attention. She’ll earn her flowers in March.
Dyaisha Fair has carried Syracuse to a historic season. Yet, the lack of national coverage surrounding Fair has been damning. March is where she’ll solidify herself as an all-time great. Read more »
Jake Stevens, Sam English formed unbreakable bond at Culver Academies
Jake Stevens and Sam English have been teammates for eight seasons at three different places, a journey that has culminated with the two leading Syracuse’s midfield. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair earns All-ACC 1st Team selection
Dyaisha Fair has been named to the All-ACC First Team after averaging 22 points per game and leading Syracuse to the No. 3 seed in the conference. It’s Fair’s second straight First Team selection. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball falls to No. 20 in final regular-season AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball has dropped to No. 20 in the final AP Poll of the regular season following an overtime loss to then-No. 12 NC State. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball clinches No. 3 seed in ACC Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has clinched the No. 3 seed in the 2024 ACC Tournament. The Orange are slated to face either Florida State, Virginia or Wake Forest in the quarterfinals on March 8. Read more »
Joey Spallina’s career-high 7 goals lead No. 7 Syracuse past High Point 19-13
Joey Spallina answered his zero-goal performance versus Army with a career-high seven goals to lead No. 7 Syracuse to a 19-13 win over High Point. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about High Point
No. 7 Syracuse closes out a seven-game homestand Saturday against High Point, which has the 56th-ranked defensive efficiency in the country. More on SU's next opponent. Read more »
