MLAX : BEST DEFENSE: SU allows pair of 2nd-half goals, holds on for win over No. 2 Virginia
With just less than three minutes to play, Virginia had possession and plenty of time left to erase Syracuse's two-goal lead. But the SU defense… Read more »
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WBB : Seal the deal: With win over bottom-feeder Seton Hall, SU could ensure NCAA Tournament berth
Ten days of waiting.That's what the Syracuse women's basketball team would be saddled with if it loses to Seton Hall on Friday. Ten days full… Read more »
MLAX : After quick start, SU offense struggles to find rhythm in rest of victory over Army
Syracuse took possession with about 50 seconds left in the third quarter and held for what it hoped would be the last shot.As the clock… Read more »
MLAX : Syracuse's offensive balance carries over into new season
After his Denver team lost to Syracuse on Sunday, iconic head coach Bill Tierney started raving about his counterpart John Desko's program.He discussed SU's consistency… Read more »
WBB : Hall looks to end slump as SU travels to take on Cincinnati
Elashier Hall was on her way to becoming Syracuse's star.The sophomore averaged 15.8 points per game and shot 47.5 percent from the field through an… Read more »
MLAX : RAPID FIRE: On strength of transition attack, SU captures season opener over Denver
In Syracuse head coach John Desko's mind, unsettled scoring is a must. Teams consistently try to slow the pace when playing against his Orange, he… Read more »
WBB : Dance game: SU looks to build tournament resume with win over St. John's
The Syracuse women's basketball team's 53-45 slugfest win over Louisville gave the team multiple reasons to be excited.First, the victory brought the Orange back to… Read more »
Lockdown: These 4 players are looking to make a name for Syracuse's defense
Lelan Rogers hopes he doesn't have to coach a single game this year. In fact, the Syracuse defensive coordinator doesn't even want to. 'If I… Read more »
WBB : Defense leads Syracuse in 'signature' win over Cardinals
An Erica Morrow free throw put Syracuse up six with just 30 seconds left. All the Orange had to do was protect the 3-point line… Read more »
MLAX : Orange look for continued offensive success in half-field
In John Desko's mind, the definition of Syracuse lacrosse for years has been offense. A fast-paced, high-scoring, run-and-gun attack has powered the Orange to 11… Read more »
WBB : SU guards struggle to score, complement post players in spite of victory
For Quentin Hillsman, it didn't matter that his perimeter players had struggled offensively once again.As he listened to a question about whether or not he… Read more »
MLAX : Against Canisius, freshmen earn playing time
Billy Ward to Scott Loy.Loy to Pat Powderly.Powderly to Derek Maltz.They're not the expected scoring combinations for Syracuse. In fact, they may not see much… Read more »
MLAX : Orange offense improves in pair of scrimmage victories
As Syracuse cycled the ball around its offensive end, Stephen Keogh saw his opportunity. A lane opened up in the middle of the Maryland zone,… Read more »
WBB : SU looks to sure up turnover problem heading into matchup with lowly Wildcats
Syracuse had its chance.Despite the ugly shooting performance, the game was the Orange's to take. It held a one-point edge over Rutgers on Feb. 6… Read more »
WBB : Orange burned by 3-point shooting in loss to DePaul
Quentin Hillsman outlined a simple game plan before Syracuse's game against DePaul on Tuesday: stifle the Blue Demons' shooters.Syracuse would try to shut down the… Read more »
WBB : Offensive ineptitude in 2nd straight game leads to SU loss at Rutgers
For the second game in a row, Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman pointed to the same problem. It wasn't the game plan. That worked and… Read more »
WBB : Orange looks to snap 9-year losing streak to Notre Dame
The Syracuse women's basketball team clawed all the way back. Down 14 at halftime last season to No. 3 Notre Dame inside the Carrier Dome,… Read more »
WBB : SU grabs 28 offensive rebounds to help offset poor shooting night
Agnus Berenato wants a coaching clinic from Quentin Hillsman.The Pittsburgh head coach was more than impressed with Syracuse's offensive rebounding in their matchup Wednesday. Enough… Read more »
MLAX : With graduation of 2 senior attack, revamped SU offense led by Keogh, Desko
Cody Jamieson found himself with the ball in his stick and the clock winding down. Syracuse and Cornell were knotted at seven goals apiece. The… Read more »
WBB : Pain relief: In turbulent life, basketball is Iasia Hemingway's release
Iasia Hemingway's homesickness finally reached a tipping point.Her 15-year-old cousin, Bassemah, had been sick with cancer since Iasia first went to Georgia Tech. Bassemah wanted… Read more »
WBB : Sophomore surge: In 2nd season with Orange, Hall becoming consistent scorer
For Elashier Hall, one year has made all the difference.A year ago, as a freshman, she was Quentin Hillsman's first player off the bench and… Read more »
WBB : Orange uncharacteristically dominated in paint in loss to Rutgers
For Quentin Hillsman, there was one aspect of Syracuse's game against Rutgers that made the difference between a win and a loss.The Orange had been… Read more »
WBB : With Alexander in foul trouble, redshirt freshman Leary steps up, posts career highs in SU win
Quentin Hillsman said he never would have expected this result. Not with the way the game unfolded.Syracuse leading scorer Kayla Alexander was stuck on the… Read more »
WBB : Second-half adjustment keys Syracuse to blowout win over St. Francis
One simple adjustment at halftime was all the Syracuse women's basketball team needed. One little change in its offensive alignment turned a tight game into… Read more »
