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 »
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Alexander taken 8th in WNBA Draft by San Antonio Silver Stars
Syracuse center Kayla Alexander was selected eighth overall in the first round of the WNBA Draft on Monday night by the San Antonio Silver Stars.… Read more »
'It still stings to this day': Twenty-six years after narrowly losing title game to Indiana, Syracuse has shot at redemption in NCAA Tourney
When Keith Smart drained a game-winning 16-footer from the corner in the waning seconds of the 1987 national championship game, the memory was destined to… Read more »
Syracuse searches for 1st-ever NCAA tournament victory as it faces Creighton
Quentin Hillsman immediately pointed out the Bluejays’ deep shooting after Monday's Selection Show. Creighton averages more than nine made 3-pointers per game and ranks 12th… Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 7 seed in Oklahoma City region, will play Creighton in first round
Unlike her senior teammates, Brittney Sykes hadn’t been through the NCAA tournament selection show experience of waiting to see if her team’s name would be… Read more »
Syracuse rides 2nd-half run past No. 13 Louisville in season finale
At the five-minute mark of the second half, Carmen Tyson-Thomas passed directly to Louisville’s Jude Schimmel. The guard broke away and laid it in uncontested… Read more »
After 3rd-straight loss, Syracuse hosts Louisville in search of a resume-boosting win
On the road against South Florida on Feb. 23, on the heels of a six-game winning streak, Syracuse took a 13-point lead in the second… Read more »
Tyson-Thomas steadily leads Syracuse with 22 points in loss to Villanova
With less than 20 seconds to play in the first overtime on Saturday, Rachel Coffey fed Carmen Tyson-Thomas behind the arc for a potential game-tying… Read more »
Around the block: Warrick's heroic play preserved 2003 national championship, Syracuse legacy
With less than five seconds remaining in the 2003 national championship game and Syracuse leading Kansas 81-78, the Jayhawks’ Michael Lee squared up from the… Read more »
Undefeated at home, Syracuse hosts Rutgers
Breaking out of the locker room for Saturday afternoon’s matchup with Pittsburgh, Syracuse donned a new look. In SU’s annual “Play 4Kay” game in support… Read more »
Taft's first-half burst keys Orange blowout of Panthers
With 7:30 remaining in the first half on Saturday, Cornelia Fondren fed La’Shay Taft in the corner for a 3-point look. Taft displayed no hesitation… Read more »
Shifting gears: Providence changes offensive philosophy to fast-paced, up-and-down style
The Providence lacrosse team has carried a reputation in the past for playing a keep-away type of game, holding the ball in an attempt to… Read more »
Syracuse conquers Georgetown in final regular-season Big East clash
After Georgetown’s Katie McCormick drained a 3-pointer 2:34 into the second half Tuesday, the Hoyas were rolling. With a home crowd and an eight-point lead,… Read more »
Second-half run propels Syracuse to 72-48 win at Cincinnati
For the first half of Syracuse’s road matchup with Cincinnati on Tuesday, the score did not reflect the record of each team. The same can’t… Read more »
Pair of runs propels Syracuse to victory over Seton Hall
Shortly before the 10-minute mark of the second half, Shakeya Leary came off of the bench to relieve fellow center Kayla Alexander. Leary immediately made… Read more »
Cultural leap: New Zealand-native Adams adjusts to American basketball
Steven Adams was thrown into a life he knew nothing about. Coming from New Zealand to the United States, Adams had to learn the American… Read more »
Alexander breaks SU scoring record during stellar season
When Kayla Alexander laid in a basket with 1:03 remaining in the first half against Villanova, the all-time SU scoring record became hers. But the… Read more »
Freshman Sykes' 50-foot heave at buzzer gives Syracuse 60-57 win over St. John's
Early in December, mired in a small slump, Brittney Sykes vowed to do whatever it took to raise her shooting percentage – even if it… Read more »
Syracuse prepares for intense, tight-game matchup against St. John's
Syracuse has not participated in many close games this season. In its last nine games, only one final score has been within 12 points, and… Read more »
Alexander plays just 11 minutes due to foul trouble, Syracuse falls to No. 3 Connecticut
Less than four minutes into Saturday’s game, Kayla Alexander committed her first foul. Twenty-one seconds later, she was called for her second and was taken… Read more »
Syracuse survives toughest test of season with win over DePaul
With just more than a minute left, Carmen Tyson-Thomas received the ball after an inbounds pass and dribbled down the court as the shot clock… Read more »
Syracuse looks to break losing streak against Georgetown in final home Big East matchup with Hoyas
Syracuse hasn’t beaten Georgetown in seven tries. SU’s last win in the rivalry with the Hoyas came on Feb. 26, 2008 in a 68-67 win… Read more »
Marrone steps into organization in need of a turnaround; A breakdown of what Marrone will find in Buffalo
When Chan Gailey was hired by the Buffalo Bills three years ago, he made a vow to get the once-proud franchise back into the playoffs.… Read more »
Alexander, Sykes lead Syracuse to 92-79 win over Marquette in Big East opener
When Marquette’s Lauren Tibbs nailed a jumper with 2:28 to play, Syracuse’s once 15-point lead had evaporated to just four. In a fast-paced game full… Read more »
