Syracuse women’s basketball beats Canisius, remains undefeated

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack said her expectation is “ always to win a championship .”

In her first two years at the helm, the Orange won at least 20 games, while her 2023-24 squad made the NCAA Tournament.

Legette-Jack’s third season was different, however, as SU won just 12 games. But now, after revamping its roster over the offseason, SU is already 25% of the way toward topping last year’s win total.

Syracuse won its third straight game to remain undefeated, defeating Canisius 96-72. The Orange forced a season-high 28 turnovers, converting those into 39 points.

Meanwhile, they shot a season-best 53.6% from the floor, with guards Laila Phelia and Dominique Darius leading the way with 22 and 21 points, respectively. The Orange’s 96 poin