Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Seven days after Syracuse won its only exhibition game, it opened its season against Niagara. Following the departure of three of its top four scorers, including star point guard Dyaisha Fair, Syracuse looked for its new identity. After adding six new players, the Orange landed … [Read more...] about Syracuse opens season with 108-84 win over Niagara
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Observations from SU’s win over Niagara: Camp’s early surge, diverse scoring
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Last week, Syracuse cruised past Daemen 90-50 in its only exhibition game ahead of the 2024-25 season. Despite losing most of its offensive contributors from the previous season — Alyssa Latham, Alaina Rice and Dyaisha Fair — SU looked in control for the entire contest. Freshmen … [Read more...] about Observations from SU’s win over Niagara: Camp’s early surge, diverse scoring
Breaking down SU’s road ahead in ACC Tournament
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Two years removed from its first College Cup and second Atlantic Coast Conference championship, Syracuse (7-6-3, 2-4-2 ACC) had a mediocre 2024 regular season. Though the Orange won one more regular season game than in 2023, they fared much worse in ACC play. SU lost four games … [Read more...] about Breaking down SU’s road ahead in ACC Tournament
Kyra Wood’s 19 points, 8 rebounds propel SU past Niagara
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Before Syracuse’s 2024-25 season, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack pegged one aspect of the game as what would be key to its success — rebounding. Last year, the Orange averaged 41.36 rebounds per game, though Legette-Jack always feels like her team can do more. The head coach … [Read more...] about Kyra Wood’s 19 points, 8 rebounds propel SU past Niagara
Ashlee Gnau stands out in 1st year despite position change
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Ashlee Gnau recently sent Bryan Lindstrom, her coach at Legacy Volleyball Club, a picture of her getting drilled in the head by a volleyball. The freshman has welcomed the challenge of learning how to become a right-back defensive specialist, switching from the left side. Yet, … [Read more...] about Ashlee Gnau stands out in 1st year despite position change