Writer: Sam Blum
Morrison shoots 4-of-5 from 3, turns in breakout performance in 1st conference win
Maggie Morrison has struggled to find a groove from the field in the first half of this season. On Sunday, though, she went 4-of-5 from 3-point range to guide Syracuse to its first conference win. Read More »
Staats says he's eligible for spring season after sitting out fall due to academic ineligibility
SU attack Randy Staats said at Monday's media day that he is eligible for the spring season. Due to an academic issue, he was not able to participate in the Orange's fall competition. Read More »
Sykes leaves during 1st half of SU's loss to Fighting Irish, doesn't return to court
A week after from Brittney Sykes returned from her torn ACL and meniscus, the SU junior guard limped off the court in the first half and didn't return to Sunday's game. Read More »
Syracuse falls to another Top 10 opponent as No. 4 Notre Dame pulls away after halftime for win in Carrier Dome
The Orange held a brief lead over the No. 4 Fighting Irish on Sunday in the Carrier Dome, but ultimately couldn't keep up with the national powerhouse. Read More »
Henderson looks to continue double-digit scoring streak against No. 4 Notre Dame
Diamond Henderson had a hyped-up reputation for being a scorer after transferring to Syracuse for her final season of eligibility. After an up-and-down start, she's scored in double figures in four straight games. Read More »
Syracuse hopes to build on defensive improvements in ACC opener at Virginia Tech
When head coach Jim Boeheim walked out to the podium following Syracuse’s 85-67 win over Long Beach State on Sunday, he said the defensive effort was “really, really not good”. But on Wednesday, the Orange showed signs of turning that around. Read More »
Christmas owns low post, boards to carry Syracuse past Big Red
Rakeem Christmas didn’t have to jump much to block JoJo Fallas’ floater in the paint with about six and a half minutes left in the second half. And he didn’t have to utilize any pretty post moves 11 seconds later on the other offensive end to bank home a seemingly easy layup to give Syracuse a 20-point lead. Read More »
Syracuse defense bounces back to guide Orange to 17-point win over Cornell
Just one game removed from what SU head coach Jim Boeheim called one of the season’s worst defensive performances, SU held Cornell to 34.5 percent shooting. Syracuse finishes the nonconference season allowing its lowest scoring output of the season. Read More »
Syracuse's full-court press thrives, offense capitalizes in balanced blowout of Central Connecticut State
Eleven players scored for the Orange, which was a season-high, and six players recorded a steal. And SU head coach Quentin Hillsman, who always dwells on areas of improvement, had relatively little to complain about. Read More »
Christmas looks to continue breakout season, wrap up nonconference success against Cornell
Rakeem Christmas won ACC Player of the Week honors after his performances against Colgate and Long Beach State. He leads SU in points and rebounds, and will look to continue his wrap up his nonconference success against Cornell on Wednesday. Read More »
Sykes returns to action, starts to re-develop chemistry with Syracuse teammates
On Sunday night in the Carrier Dome, Syracuse guard Brittney Sykes made her return back to the court after tearing her ACL and meniscus in March. Read More »
2nd-half run by substitutes helps Syracuse pull away from Cornell in 76-59 win
After a mass substitution by Quentin Hillsman at the start of the second half, Syracuse went on a run to take a lead it wouldn't relinquish against Cornell in a 76-59 win on Sunday. Read More »
Cooney keys Syracuse 1st-half run with 14 points, turns in another efficient performance from field
Trevor Cooney turned in another solid performance, scoring 16 points and shooting 3-of-5 from long range. His buzzer-beating heave to close the first half gave SU a four-point cushion, one it wouldn't only widen in the second half. Read More »
Sykes starts in season debut against Cornell after recovering from torn ACL, meniscus
Brittney Sykes' long-awaited return from her torn ACL and meniscus is over, as she started in Syracuse's matchup with Cornell on Sunday. Read More »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 85-67 win over Long Beach State
Syracuse pulled away from Long Beach State in the second half for an 18-point win. Here are three observations from the Orange's second straight comfortable nonconference victory. Read More »
Fondren looks to continue balanced contributions at 4 different positions against No. 9 Baylor
Cornelia Fondren doesn't lead Syracuse in any statistical category, but head coach Quentin Hillsman still calls her the team's most valuable player. She'll look to continue her well-balanced performance at four different positions against No. 9 Baylor. Read More »
Syracuse's Rice, Mullins named to preseason All-ACC team
Kevin Rice and Brandon Mullins were picked for the preseason All-ACC team. SU was picked to finish second in the conference. Read More »
Tight end Ealey reportedly becomes 25th verbal commit in Class of 2015
Three-star tight end Amir Ealey became the second tight end in the Class of 2015 on Sunday. He's the second at the position to pledge to SU after tight end West Lindor's decommitment on Dec. 2. Read More »
Syracuse's smothering defense leads to 30 turnovers, 45-point win over North Carolina Central
Syracuse forced 30 turnovers and picked up 15 steals in a 70-25 win over North Carolina Central on Sunday. Though the Orange shot poorly, suffocating pressure early allowed SU to pull away and never look back. Read More »
Defensive tackle Harvey reportedly plans to transfer from Syracuse
Freshman defensive tackle Jalen Harvey has decided he will transfer from Syracuse without ever playing in a game for the Orange, per a Scout.com report. Read More »
Day looks to continue rebounding prowess as Syracuse takes on North Carolina Central
Rebounding is Briana Day’s favorite part of playing basketball. More than scoring in the post. More than defending in the paint. Read More »
Syracuse goalie Bono earns Hermann Trophy finalist, 1st-team All-American honors
The honor, announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, comes one day after Alex Bono was placed on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-South region team. Read More »
Day leads Syracuse to 61-39 win over Penn State with double-double
Forward Briana Day took over the paint for a double-double and spearheaded the Orange's victory over Penn State in the Carrier Dome on Thursday night. Read More »
Class of 2015 TE Lindor decommits from Syracuse
West Lindor became the fifth player to decommit from Syracuse's Class of 2015. Read More »