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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse to participate in inaugural Emerald Coast Classic
Syracuse will participate in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, the team announced. The tournament takes place November 25-26 in Niceville, Florida. Read more »
Felisha Legette-Jack to serve on selection committee for U18 US National Team trials
Syracuse women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack was selected to serve on the selection committee for the U18 United States National Team trials in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Read more »
Former Syracuse point guard Kennedi Perkins transfers to Marquette
Former Syracuse point guard Kennedi Perkins announced on social media that she is transferring to Marquette. In two seasons at SU, Perkins averaged 2.7 points per game. Read more »
Gallery: In case you missed it, here's what happened this school year
Explore Syracuse University's 2023-24 school year with these photos of major moments, from new student housing to artist performances. Read more »
LSU transfer Angelica Velez commits to Syracuse
LSU transfer Angelica Velez announced on social media Sunday that she is committing to Syracuse. Velez was ESPN’s No. 44 recruit in the class of 2023 but played just 4.9 minutes per game as a freshman. Read more »
