Monroe Madness!

10/7/2022 6:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The Syracuse men's and women's basketball teams took the quick trip to Rochester to participate in "Monroe Madness" in front of an Orange-clad crowd at the Blue Cross Arena on Friday night.

Otto and the Syracuse Spirit Team also joined in on the event and "Voice of the Orange" Matt Park served as master of ceremonies.

LOCAL CONNECTION
The most notable connection between the Syracuse programs and the Rochester community also received the largest ovation -- Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim. A native of Lyons, Boeheim was a scholastic standout before enrolling at Syracuse in 1962. Following a successful collegiate playing career, Boeheim embarked on a coaching tenure that continues to this day. He enters his 47th season as the winningest active coach in the Division I men's coaching ranks.

The women's team featured two former Rochester area players. Senior guard Dyaisha Fair played at Edison Tech and sophomore forward Saniaa Wilson was a prep standout at Bishop Kearney. Both players competed at Buffalo before transferring to Syracuse prior to the 2022-23 season.

First-year women's head coach Felisha Legette-Jack has had the Rochester area surrounded during her playing and coaching career. A Syracuse native, Legette-Jack starred at Syracuse and then opted for coaching. After rebuilding the Buffalo program, she returned to her alma mater in 2022 to take over the helm with the Orange.

THE COMPETITION

Women's Shooting: The first twosome to make a layup, free throw, 3-pointer and half-court shot, earned the victory. The duo of Dariauna Lewis and Kennedi Perkins edged Olivia Owens and Teisha Hymen.

Mixed 3-Point Shooting: Each individual shot 3-point shots -- five balls at three different spots. The efforts went toward a team total.
Blue Team: Chris Bunch, Teisha Hyman, Alaina Rice, Justin Taylor
Orange Team: Dyaisha Fair, Joe Girard, Asia Strong, Symir Torrence
Final Score: Orange 32, Blue 31

Men's Dunk Contest: The participants -- Chris Bunch, Peter Carey, Quadir Copeland and Judah Mintz -- had 90 seconds to display a variety dunks. A group of judges, including current Syracuse men's lacrosse coach Gary Gait, graded each player. Carey and Copeland advanced to the finals and the two freshman tied with identical scores from the judges.

Fan Challenge #1: Two spectators were selected from the crowd and went one-on-one in a 3-point shooting contest.

Women's Team Scrimmage
Orange Team: Dyaisha Fair, Teisha Hyman, Dariauna Lewis, Lexi McNabb, Alaina Rice, Asia Strong, Kyra Wood
Blue Team: Ava Irvin, Cheyenne McEvans, Olivia Owens, Kennedi Perkins, Nyah Wilson, Saniaa Wilson, Georgia Woolley
Final Score: Blue 50, Orange 32

Fan Challenge #2 - Dress Like The Orange: Two younger spectators participated in a full-court contest that included dressing in oversized Syracuse uniforms and sneakers, dribbling to the other end of the court, and converting a layup.

Men's Team Scrimmage
Orange Team: John Bol Ajak, Quadir Copeland, Arthur Cordes, Jesse Edwards, Stephen Keating, Niko Ruffin, Justin Taylor, Symir Torrence, Benny Williams
Blue Team: Maliq Brown, Chris Bunch, Peter Carey, Anthony Clayton, Shane Feldman, Joe Girard, Mounir Hima, Judah Mintz
Final Score: Blue 35, Orange 34

ORANGE TIPOFF
Syracuse's basketball teams will make their first appearances of the season in the JMA Wireless Dome On Friday, October 14, as part of "Orange Tip-off."

Gallery: (10-7-2022) Monroe Madness