Vonn Read turned his knack for X’s and O’s into a 10-book series
Through his years as an NBA scout and a coach at the WNBA and college level, Vonn Read has authored 10 playbooks. Read more »
Women’s Basketball
Syracuse utilizes 1-2-2 full-court press as secret weapon on defense
The Orange lead the ACC with 10.53 steals per game, using the full-court press in close situations to confuse their opponents. Read more »
When SU strays from its fast pace, Alaina Rice's tough play provides a spark
Rice fills the sixth man role on the team, using her tough play to add skill to a SU team that lacks depth. Read more »
SU struggles in 55-point outing against No. 18 Georgia Tech’s top defense
Syracuse scored 18 points in the third quarter, but a combination of poor shooting and struggles inside dropped it below .500. Read more »
Syracuse overwhelmed by No. 18 Georgia Tech’s height, falls 65-55
Turnovers and poor defensive play in the paint against No. 18 Georgia Tech extends Syracuse's losing streak to five games. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to No. 18 GT: Paint issues, Strautmane returns
Syracuse shot just 20% from the field and committed 20 personal fouls as its winless streak extended to five game against No. 18 Georgia Tech. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 18 Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech allows the fewest points per game in the nation, but Syracuse is one of the top scoring teams. Learn more about the Orange's next opponent. Read more »
Syracuse’s game at UVA postponed due to expected inclement weather in the Virginia area
Syracuse’s next scheduled game is Jan. 20 against No. 15 Georgia Tech, which will mark the Orange’s third straight game against a ranked opponent. Read more »
20 turnovers, 16 fouls plague Syracuse in 84-71 loss to No. 3 Louisville
Syracuse continued to cough up the ball and foul in key moments, allowing Louisville to stave off the Orange's chance at their first road win of the season. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse's late-stage loss to No. 3 Louisville
Syracuse gave up 20 turnovers but found success from deep. Here are some observations from the Orange's fourth straight loss to No. 3 Louisville. Read more »
Improved offense not enough for Syracuse in 84-71 loss to No. 3 Louisville
Louisville utilized a similar strategy as Boston College, driving inside and kicking out for open 3-point attempts to beat the Orange. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 3 Louisville
Facing a 4-game losing streak, Syracuse heads to Louisville, which has won 13 straight games. Here’s what you need to know about the Cardinals. Read more »
Syracuse outrebounds No. 17 Duke, can’t convert offensively in 9-point loss
The Orange won the rebounding battle 47-35 and managed 19 more field goal attempts than the Blue Devils. Read more »
'Defensive lapses' lead to Syracuse’s 3rd straight loss, 74-65, to Duke
Chrislyn Carr hit a buzzer-beating shot to close out the first quarter, but SU couldn't maintain its lead over the next three quarters, falling to Duke. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse’s 9-point loss to No. 17 Duke
With an already limited bench, Syracuse struggled against Duke once it got into foul trouble. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 17 Duke, SU’s 5th ACC game
Syracuse returns to the Carrier Dome after losing two ACC games on the road. Here’s what you need to know about the Blue Devils. Read more »
Alaina Rice emerges as ‘tough’ 6th-man in Syracuse’s loss to Boston College
Alaina Rice led Syracuse with 17 points and grabbed six rebounds off the bench in SU’s blowout loss to Boston College. Read more »
Syracuse struggles inside, allows season-high 95-points in blowout loss against Boston College
Boston College shot 50% from 3-point range and easily handled Syracuse inside to pick up an easy conference win at home. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse vs. BC: Alaina Rice excels, poor shooting from field
Syracuse lost its second-straight conference game 95-71. Here are five observations from Boston College's blowout. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Boston College
Syracuse takes on the 4th-best field-goal shooting team in the country in Boston College, a week after its six-game win-streak ended at No. 24 UNC. Read more »
Syracuse’s game against Florida State postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
Syracuse is coming off a 36-point loss to North Carolina when it had just seven active players due to COVID-19 issues. Read more »
Without Alaysia Styles, Syracuse struggled inside in 36-point loss to UNC
North Carolina recorded 37 defensive rebounds, which matched Syracuse’s total boards throughout its 79-34 loss. Read more »
Observations from SU's loss to No. 24 UNC: Issues down low, turnover trouble
Without Alaysia Styles and Eboni Walker, Syracuse lost the rebounding battle in its 79-34 loss to No. 24 North Carolina. Read more »
Undermanned Syracuse exhausted by No. 24 North Carolina in 79-43 loss
Syracuse returned to the court for the first time since December 18, but was blown out by the Tar Heels on the road. Read more »
