Dyaisha Fair era at Syracuse ends with 72-64 loss to UConn in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament loss to UConn closed Dyaisha Fair’s college career after nearly leading SU to one last comeback win. Read more »
Women’s Basketball
UConn’s Paige Bueckers carries daunting expectations into NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Syracuse
UConn star Paige Bueckers is back in the NCAA Tournament and faces national title expectations ahead of playing Syracuse. 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 »
Beat writers split on Syracuse’s chances to upset UConn in NCAA Tournament 2nd round
Our beat writers are split on whether No. 6 seed Syracuse will defeat No. 3 UConn to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 and just the second time in program history. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know before SU faces UConn in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
No. 6 seed Syracuse faces No. 3 seed UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Monday. More on the Huskies, who haven’t missed a Sweet 16 since 1994. Read more »
Kennedi Perkins fuels Syracuse’s come-from-behind win over Arizona in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
Kennedi Perkins sparked Syracuse’s comeback NCAA Tournament win over Arizona, posting a game-best +13 plus/minus. 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 »
Observations from SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round win over Arizona: Sluggish start, Perkins' spark
No. 6 Syracuse subbed in Kennedi Perkins midway through its contest against No. 11 seed Arizona, allowing Dyaisha Fair more room on the perimeter to lead a comeback victory. More observations on SU’s NCAA Tournament first-round win. Read more »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances to beat Arizona in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
Our beat writers are undecided on if No. 6 seed Syracuse will defeat No. 11 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 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 »
Syracuse emphasizes fast-paced offense ahead of NCAA Tournament 1st-round battle vs. Arizona
Felisha Legette-Jack stressed that Syracuse must display a fast-paced offense to get past an aggressive Arizona defense. More takeaways from SU’s press conference before the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
D.O. Sportscast: NCAA Tournament preview for Syracuse women’s basketball
D.O. Sportscast: On this episode of The D.O. Sportscast, our women’s basketball beat writers Cooper Andrews and Justin Girshon share their expectations ahead of the NCAA Tournament with host Adam McCaffery. Read more »
Keys to success for No. 6 seed Syracuse in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
To have a chance at advancing past a likely round of 32 matchup versus UConn, Syracuse will need to create open space on the perimeter for Dyaisha Fair. More keys to success for SU ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair named AP 3rd Team All-American
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair has been named an AP Third Team All-American. It’s Fair’s first-ever All-American selection after she averaged the 10th-most points per game (22.0) in the nation. Read more »
Wolf: Syracuse’s unsustainable play style will lead to early exit in March
Column: Despite tying a program record for regular-season wins, Syracuse’s play style is unsustainable. Its overreliance on Dyaisha Fair and slow starts to games will lead to an early exit in March. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball stays at No. 22 in final AP Poll before NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has remained at No. 22 in the final AP Poll before the NCAA Tournament. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball named No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball has earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will play in Storrs, Connecticut, through the Round of 32 and are slated to face Auburn or Arizona in the first round. Read more »
Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 22 in new AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball dropped to No. 22 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Florida State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Read more »
Guard disparity defines No. 20 Syracuse’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU
“They outplayed us, outhearted us and beat us today.” No. 20 Syracuse couldn’t contain or match FSU’s guard tandem of Ta’Niya Latson and O’Mariah Gordon, leading to an early ACC Tournament exit. Read more »
No. 20 Syracuse dominated in 78-65 ACC quarterfinals loss to Florida State
No. 20 Syracuse trailed by as many as 27 points against Florida State in its 78-65 ACC Tournament quarterfinals loss. Read more »
Observations from No. 20 SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU: Fair vs. Bejedi, failed comeback
Dyaisha Fair was limited for the majority of the contest by Florida State’s Sara Bejedi, while No. 20 Syracuse failed to generate a comeback. More observations on SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss. Read more »
D.O. Sportscast: Syracuse basketball ACC Tournament preview
On this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, our basketball beat writers share their expectations with host Adam McCaffery for Syracuse men’s and women’s basketball ahead… Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals matchup versus FSU
No. 20 Syracuse opens the ACC Tournament with a quarterfinals matchup against Florida State, a team the Orange defeated in their lone regular-season meeting. More on the Seminoles. Read more »
