SYRACUSE ORANGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Syracuse University's women's basketball program maintains a formidable presence in the Atlantic Coast Conference, posting a 21-5 overall record under coach Felisha Legette-Jack with a 7-4 conference mark. Playing from the distinctive JMA Wireless Dome, the Orange average 75.3 points per game while holding opponents to 61.6, a 13.7-point differential that reflects their defensive intensity. The home court advantage proves decisive, with Syracuse recording a 15-3 record in dome games compared to 6-2 on the road this season.
Legette-Jack commands a 15-player roster representing the university's 22,589-student body in a program that aligns with Syracuse's founding principles dating to 1870. The team's conference performance at 7-4 places them competitively within the ACC's upper tier, built on consistent point production and defensive discipline that limits opposing scorers. Road victories remain the program's development focus given the disparity between home and away records, though their overall winning percentage and point differential underscore a team capable of tournament-level competition.
KEY FACTS
| School | Syracuse University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Syracuse, New York |
| Venue | JMA Wireless Dome |
| Head Coach | Felisha Legette-Jack |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oyindamola Akinbolawa | C |
| 0 | Aurora Almón | F |
| 4 | Sophie Burrows | G |
| 30 | Jasmyn Cooper | F |
| 20 | Dominique Darius | G |
| 22 | Justus Fitzgerald | F |
| 14 | Shy Hawkins | G |
| 44 | Uche Izoje | C |
| 13 | Camdyn Nelson | G |
| 5 | Laila Phelia | G |
| 17 | Madeline Potts | G |
| 3 | Olivia Schmitt | G |
| 1 | Keira Scott | F |
| 2 | Journey Thompson | F |
| 15 | Angelica Velez | G |
SEASON RECORD
24-9
Overall
17-3
Home
7-6
Away
7-6
Conference
73.5 PPG / 64.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Stony Brook Seawolves | W 74-50 |
| Nov 8 | UAlbany Great Danes | W 64-45 |
| Nov 12 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 96-72 |
| Nov 16 | Wagner Seahawks | W 78-29 |
| Nov 21 | Utah Utes | W 61-49 |
| Nov 23 | Michigan Wolverines | L 55-81 |
| Nov 30 | Howard Bison | W 78-62 |
| Dec 3 | Auburn Tigers | W 66-60 |
| Dec 7 | SMU Mustangs | W 78-69 |
| Dec 11 | Colgate Raiders | W 88-42 |
| Dec 17 | Binghamton Bearcats | W 72-54 |
| Dec 19 | Mercyhurst Lakers | W 106-40 |
| Dec 28 | Duke Blue Devils | L 51-71 |
| Jan 1 | Florida State Seminoles | W 82-72 |
| Jan 4 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 73-58 |
| Jan 8 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 57-77 |
| Jan 11 | Virginia Cavaliers | W 79-60 |
| Jan 15 | California Golden Bears | W 90-87 |
| Jan 18 | Stanford Cardinal | W 69-58 |
| Jan 25 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 71-77 |
| Jan 29 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 94-70 |
| Feb 1 | Miami Hurricanes | W 65-60 |
| Feb 5 | Boston College Eagles | W 93-59 |
| Feb 8 | Louisville Cardinals | L 65-84 |
| Feb 12 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 84-51 |
| Feb 15 | Clemson Tigers | W 68-64 |
| Feb 22 | NC State Wolfpack | L 69-82 |
| Feb 27 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 62-72 |
| Mar 1 | Boston College Eagles | W 90-65 |
| Mar 5 | California Golden Bears | W 70-59 |
| Mar 6 | Louisville Cardinals | L 61-87 |
| Mar 21 | Iowa State Cyclones | W 72-63 |
| Mar 23 | UConn Huskies | L 45-98 |
OTHER SPORTS AT SYRACUSE
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Boston Eagles
- Clemson Tigers
- Duke Blue Devils
- Florida State Seminoles
- Georgia Yellow Jackets
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
- Southern Methodist Mustangs
- Stanford Stanford
- California Golden Bears
- Louisville Cardinals
- Miami (Florida) Miami (Florida)
- North Carolina Tar Heels
- Notre Dame Notre Dame
- Pittsburgh Panthers
- Virginia Cavaliers
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Hokies
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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New York Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Syracuse Women's Basketball compete in?
- Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Syracuse play women's basketball home games?
- Syracuse Women's Basketball plays home games at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.
- Who is the head coach of Syracuse Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball is Felisha Legette-Jack.
- When was Syracuse Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Syracuse Women's Basketball is not currently available.