Syracuse rides late 2nd-half spurt to 68-60 win over Pittsburgh
After letting Pittsburgh take the lead in the second half, the Orange pulled away in the final minutes for 68-60 win in the Steel City. Read more »
Brianna Butler
Guard Butler struggles to score for Syracuse despite high volume of shots
Brianna Butler has taken the highest volume of shots for Syracuse, but has the lowest shooting percentage of anyone in Hillsman's 10-woman rotation. Read more »
Butler's off night proves too much for Henderson, Peterson to overcome in SU's 74-72 loss to No. 9 Baylor
Syracuse went back and forth with No. 9 Baylor, but ultimately fell a bit short in a 74-72 loss in Winter Park, Florida on Friday night as part of the Florida Sunshine Classic. Read more »
Syracuse looks to improve on recent shooting woes against Canisius
Despite a 7-1 start to the season, Syracuse has struggled mightily all season to make shots consistently. Read more »
Syracuse turns to experienced scorer Butler for production in Sykes' absence
For Brianna Butler, the pressure that comes with becoming a team’s primary scoring option is nothing new. Read more »
Syracuse's season comes to close with 64-59 loss to Kentucky in Round of 32
Syracuse lost 64-59 to Kentucky in the Round of 32, ending the Orange's season. SU played without Brittney Sykes, who suffered a right-knee injury in Syracuse's win over Chattanooga. Read more »
Syracuse looks to limit turnovers heading into ACC tournament
While protecting the ball has been a problem for the Orange for long stretches this season, that has subsided at the right time and SU will look to continue that heading into the stretch run of its season. Read more »
Sykes establishes 3-point shot, adds new dimension to offensive game
Brittney Sykes has been the Orange's offensive leader this season, and she may be getting better. The sophomore guard is trying to diversify her game by adding the 3-point shot to her repertoire. Read more »
Sykes, Syracuse overcome slow start to surge by Clemson
Brittney Sykes only scored three points in the first half, but she ignited an 18-0 Syracuse run that burst the game open in the second half. Read more »
Syracuse avoids upset at Pittsburgh, picks up 1st-ever ACC road win
In three of Syracuse’s road losses this season, it saw sizable second-half leads evaporate into disheartening losses. On Sunday, when a 13-point advantage was whittled… Read more »
Butler, Sykes lead Syracuse to comeback win after slow starts
Quentin Hillsman looked at the scoreboard and then at Brittney Sykes and Brianna Butler. He didn’t mince words. He told them they needed to step up.… Read more »
Syracuse rides Butler, 3-point shooting into game against No. 3 Duke
Brianna Butler dribbled frantically around the perimeter trying to find an open look. With the Orange down four and the final seconds ticking off the… Read more »
No. 20 Syracuse drops close road contest to No. 24 Arizona State
Syracuse and Arizona State had been going back and forth all night. When one team had seemingly gained momentum, the other snatched it right back.… Read more »
Syracuse uses late run to edge Temple at home
Quentin Hillsman was more than happy to get a win Monday night. But the Syracuse head coach had no qualms calling out his team’s toughness… Read more »
Syracuse stays undefeated thanks to strong showing from Butler and Sykes
Syracuse’s undefeated season is still alive. On Friday night in St. Thomas of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Syracuse (7-0) won its second game in as… Read more »
Syracuse blows out Maine to stay unbeaten
For the second time in five days, Syracuse beat its opponent by more than 50 points. The Orange defeated Maine (3-2) in convincing fashion, 97-42,… Read more »
Butler looks to mend shooting woes against Cornell
Quentin Hillsman threw his hands up in the air and looked upward, as if to thank the basketball gods for what he just witnessed. A… Read more »
Syracuse tries to build on successful 2012-13 home campaign in season opener against Dartmouth
The last time Syracuse played on the Carrier Dome floor, the Orange honored its senior class and proceeded to upset then-No. 13 Louisville. The night… Read more »
Syracuse's inaugural ACC schedule released
Syracuse's Atlantic Coast Conference schedule was released Wednesday night. The Orange hosts Duke on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., Georgia Tech on Jan. 12 at… Read more »
Sykes invited to tryout for U19 national team for World Championship
Brittney Sykes will participate in the 2013 USA Basketball U19 World Championship Team Trials, USA Basketball announced on Tuesday. Sykes will play with USA Basketball for… Read more »
Stocking up: Syracuse, Hillsman load up with premier recruiting classes
When Brittney Sykes came to Syracuse for her unofficial recruiting visit in her junior year of high school, SU gave her something no other school… Read more »
Syracuse squanders halftime lead for 2nd straight game, falls to No. 2 Notre Dame
For 20 minutes, Syracuse controlled the game. But a minute into the second half, Notre Dame finally took the lead. Quentin Hillsman called a timeout.… Read more »
South Florida's fast-paced offense provides latest test for No. 21 Syracuse
Just more than five minutes into Syracuse’s win over Rutgers on Tuesday night, Kayla Alexander was whistled for her second foul. The center trotted to… Read more »
Hall provides steady presence for No. 23 Syracuse as Big East play continues with Pittsburgh
Elashier Hall stepped to the free-throw line against Virginia with 0.4 seconds on the clock and Syracuse down one point. The pressure was on, but… Read more »
