Syracuse to Face Local Foe Colgate Thursday

Syracuse returns to action Thursday night against local in-state foe Colgate (1-0) at 7 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange (1-0) are coming off a season-opening win over Stony Brook, 79-56, in Felisha Legette-Jack's debut as head coach at her alma mater.

Thursday's game will be streamed live on ACCNX through the ESPN app. Tickets are on sale now at Cuse.com/tickets.

Four Syracuse players scored in double figures in the first game of the season. Senior guard Dyaisha Fair led the charge with 18 points and four assists while Teisha Hyman added 16 points, had nine rebounds and a team-best six steals. Fifth year transfer Dariauna Lewis posted a double double in her first career game with 15 points and 16 rebounds while Asia Strong added points.

Colgate went 6-24 last season in head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan's first season in Hamilton. In Monday night's season opener for the Raiders, she guided her team to a 62-48 win over Cornell. Taylor Golembiewski led the team with 22 points shooting 8-for-17 and making four three-pointers. Mogan McMahon added 10 points and three rebounds in the Colgate victory.

Thursday's matchup will mark the third time that the programs have faced off in the last six years dating back to 2017. The Orange are 15-0 all-time against Colgate and last played on Nov. 28, 2021, where Syracuse won in a 79-57 rout in the Dome. Hyman scored 16 points and added five rebounds and four assists in the win.

For those who are unable to attend, fans can watch live on ACCNX or listen on ESPN Syracuse radio (97.7 FM). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome with gates opening at an hour earlier.

Ticket Information
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2022-23 Syracuse Women's Basketball season. Don't miss the chance to be a part of the first season of the Felisha Legette-Jack era at Syracuse. Season tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 888-DOME-TIX, or by visiting The Dome box office located at Gate B. General admission season tickets start at $99 per seat and reserved courtside seating begins at $200 with first row courtside seats priced at $250 per seat. Single game tickets purchased in advance begin at $10 for General Admission or $25 for Courtside Reserved and all student tickets are FREE with a Syracuse University student ID.

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Dyaisha Fair

Teisha Hyman

Dariauna Lewis

Asia Strong

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