No. 2 Notre Dame throttles Syracuse after jumping out to early lead
No. 2 Notre Dame played the part of the second-best team in the country. Syracuse didn't stand a chance from the get-go on the road. Read more »
women’s basketball
Sykes scores career-high 31 in Syracuse's blowout win over Virginia Tech
Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 31 points in Syracuse's 73-48 win over Virginia Tech Thursday night. Twenty-one of those points came in the first half. Read more »
Orange looks to utilize full-court press against Hokies
The Syracuse defense will try to press Virginia Tech and force the Hokies into turnovers Thursday night in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Sykes helps Morrison adjust as transfer
Maggie Morrison transferred to Syracuse. Brittney Sykes has made the move easier, and the two have become friends. Read more »
Butler shoots 4-of-20, struggles to contribute against Maryland
Brianna Butler shot just 4-of-20 from the field. She shined against North Carolina, but struggled mightily against Maryland. Read more »
Syracuse can't keep up with Terrapins in 25-point loss
Syracuse fell to No. 8 Maryland, 89-64 on Sunday. The Orange couldn't build off its impressive win over North Carolina. Read more »
Syracuse upsets No. 6 North Carolina on road in 'biggest win in program history'
Syracuse went down to North Carolina and beat the No. 6 Tarheels on Thursday night, and SU head coach Quentin Hillsman called the win the best in program history. Read more »
Day sisters highlight deep, improved frontcourt for Syracuse
The Syracuse frontcourt has improved of late. Kayla Alexander graduated last year, but the frontcourt is still talented, thanks to Shakeya Leary, Briana and Bria Day and Co. Read more »
Coffey guides Syracuse to close win over Virginia, drops season-high 17 points
Just like Lacie Hall did last year, Rachel Coffey sparked SU to a tight win over Virginia. Coffey finished with a season-high 17 points and hit a 3-pointer prior to the halftime buzzer. Read more »
Syracuse snags 23 offensive rebounds in come-from-behind win over Clemson
After trailing early against Clemson on Thursday night, Syracuse crashed the offensive glass and ran away with a crucial conference victory. 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 »
Peterson sees jump in minutes, emerges as reliable 3rd-string PG for Syracuse
Alexis Peterson has seen a spike in minutes for SU as she's improved her play. 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 »
Syracuse commits 21 turnovers in sloppy effort at Maryland
Until Thursday night, Syracuse’s offense had the fewest amount of turnovers per game in the Atlantic Coast Conference at 14.3. Against Maryland, SU’s steady hand… Read more »
Syracuse defense looks to continue interior dominance against Maryland
For Syracuse, the No. 1 question coming into this season was how the team would repl?ace the offensive production of graduated center Kayla Alexander —… Read more »
Syracuse edged by N.C. State in 1st ACC game as member school
It did not take long for Syracuse to receive its “Welcome to the Atlantic Coast Conference” moment. When the Orange took the floor at Reynolds… 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 »
Sykes' buzzer-beater leads Syracuse past Saint Joseph's in gritty contest
Among last season’s highlights for Syracuse was Brittney Sykes’ half-court desperation shot as the final buzzer sounded to beat St. John’s by three points. On… 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 looks for revenge against Temple after last year's loss
After waiting 379 days, Syracuse finally has a chance to avenge one of last season’s most devastating losses. On Dec. 2 of last year, Temple… Read more »
Point guards lead unbeaten Orange into Top 25 tilt at Iowa
Rachel Coffey had shot just 1-of-6 from the field and had committed three turnovers. Cornelia Fondren was sidelined with an illness. So with 13 minutes… Read more »
Butler leads Syracuse to win over Texas A&M, Paradise Jam title
Brianna Butler’s early-season shooting woes are a thing of the past. On Saturday night, Butler scored a career-high 29 points and led the Orange (8-0)… 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 takes down Texas in Paradise Jam
After four tune-up nonconference games, Syracuse flexed its muscles in its second real test of the season Thursday night. The Orange (6-0), which cruised to… Read more »
