Opponent Preview: What to know before No. 4 SU’s ACC title matchup vs. No. 3 BC
No. 4 Syracuse faces No. 3 Boston College Sunday with a chance to win its first ACC Tournament title since 2015. More on the matchup. Read more »
Writer archives: Justin Girshon
Kate Mashewske leads No. 4 SU to 22-of-25 draw performance in win over No. 6 UVA
Kate Mashewske led No. 4 Syracuse to a season-best +19 draw control differential in its win over No. 6 UVA in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Read more »
Observations from No. 4 SU’s ACC semifinals win over No. 6 UVA: Flawless start, balanced attack
In its 19-4 ACC Tournament semifinals win over No. 6 Virginia, No. 4 Syracuse notched its second straight game with nine goal scorers. More observations on SU’s blowout victory. Read more »
No. 4 SU utilizes 9 goal-scorers to defeat Louisville 17-8 in ACC quarterfinals
“That's what makes our offense really strong, how many different goal scorers we do have.” No. 1 seed Syracuse cruised to a 17-8 victory in the ACC Tournament quarterfinal with a season-high nine different scorers. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Louisville
No. 1 seed Syracuse faces No. 9 seed Louisville Wednesday in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Cardinals enter the matchup with the worst scoring defense in the conference while the Orange boast the ACC's third-best scoring offense. Read more »
Syracuse's roadmap to winning its 1st ACC Tournament since 2015
After losing in last year’s ACC Tournament semifinal, Syracuse women's lacrosse earned the No. 1 seed in 2024. More on what the Orange face ahead of their quest to win their second-ever ACC title. Read more »
Kyle McCord shows promise in Syracuse's new-look offense
“He's just a pro, he does it all the right way.” Kyle McCord completed 18-of-28 passes for 242 yards in Syracuse’s spring game, showcasing a stability under center that SU’s lacked recently. Read more »
Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams ‘excited’ about Dyaisha Fair’s potential
Dyaisha Fair was selected with the No. 16 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. In an interview with The Daily Orange, general manager Natalie Williams details why she was excited to draft Fair. Read more »
Former Syracuse wide receiver Damien Alford transfers to Utah
Former Syracuse wide receiver Damien Alford announced on social media that he transferred to Utah. Alford was dismissed from SU’s program on Feb. 12 after leading the Orange with 610 receiving yards in 2023. Read more »
Breaking down the numbers behind No. 2 Syracuse’s recent struggles against No. 6 Boston College
Syracuse hasn't beaten Boston College since 2021, losing four straight games. Here's a break down the numbers behind SU’s struggles against BC and how it can defeat the Eagles. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair declares for 2024 WNBA Draft
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair announced she's declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft on social media. In two seasons with the Orange, Fair averaged 21 points and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of Pittsburgh
No. 3 Syracuse looks to move to 7-0 in ACC play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, which sits at the bottom of the conference. Read more »
Delaney Sweitzer notches season-best 66.7% save percentage in No. 3 SU’s win over Cornell
“We look really good when Delaney plays the way she did today.” Delaney Sweitzer notched a season-best 66.7% save percentage in No. 3 Syracuse’s 17-4 win over Cornell. Read more »
Observations from No. 3 SU’s win over Cornell: 8 goal scorers, draw control dominance
In No. 3 Syracuse’s 17-4 win over Cornell, the Orange won 20-of-24 draws and tied their season-high with eight different goal scorers. More observations on SU’s blowout win. Read more »
Emma Ward, Emma Tyrrell combine for 10 goals in No. 5 SU’s 16-13 win over No. 7 Loyola
“I thought we had some big performances, especially on the offensive end (from) Emma Ward and Emma Tyrell.” Tyrrell and Ward spearheaded a 6-0 third-quarter run that led No. 5 SU past No. 7 Loyola Maryland. Read more »
Girshon: Without the Megs, SU's offensive depth keep it vying for NCAA title
Syracuse women's lacrosse's offense has thrived in 2024 without Meaghan Tyrrell and Megan Carney, providing signs it can win a National Championship. Read more »
Sophie Burrows scores career-high 18 points in SU’s NCAA Tournament 2nd round loss to UConn
“Her future's exciting and I'm just so proud of the way she played today.” Sophie Burrows scored a career-high 18 points off six 3-pointers, starting in place of the injured Alaina Rice. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to UConn: Lost runs, Fair struggles early
Syracuse embarked on two separate 8-0 runs in the second half, but UConn held off each, leading it to the Sweet 16. More observations from SU’s NCAA Tournament loss. Read more »
Geno Auriemma recruited Felisha Legette-Jack out of high school. Now, they face in the NCAA Tournament for the 2nd time.
Before winning 11 National Championships at UConn, Geno Auriemma recruited Felisha Legette-Jack as an assistant at UVA. On Monday, the two will face in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in their careers. Read more »
Felisha Legette-Jack stresses going with the flow ahead of UConn
“If it's working and it feels right, it stays right.” Felisha Legette-Jack said she'll adjust her lineup versus UConn based on the flow of the game. More takeaways from SU’s press conference before the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair’s 4th quarter heroics lead SU past Arizona 74-69 in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
“She came through. She's a special young lady.” Dyaisha Fair’s 32 points set a single-game NCAA Tournament program record in No. 6 seed Syracuse’s 74-69 win over No. 11 seed Arizona. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round matchup with Arizona
In its first NCAA Tournament game since 2021, No. 6 seed Syracuse faces No. 11 seed Arizona, which forces the 22nd-most turnovers per game in the country. More on SU’s round of 64 matchup. Read more »
No. 1 2025 recruit Alexa Spallina is set to fortify family's legacy at Syracuse
Propelled by an intense work ethic and mindset, Syracuse commit Alexa Spallina became the No. 1 class of 2025 recruit. Read more »
Hallie Simkins wins IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week
Hallie Simkins was named the IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week after causing six turnovers and gathering four ground balls in No. 7 Syracuse’s 20-5 win over UNC. Read more »
