Tag: basketball
Former Syracuse basketball star Louis Orr dies at 64
Orr scored 1,487 points in his career at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, leading the Orange to their first Big East title during a senior year when he averaged 16 points per game. Read More »
Despite 86-71 win, Syracuse's poor defensive effort allows Monmouth to hang in
“Some players, it's hard to get up for these games.” Syracuse's poor interior defense allowed Monmouth to hang within striking distance throughout the 86-71 win Read More »
Observations from SU vs. Monmouth: Selective 3-pointers, Jack Collins' career day
The Orange were selective in their use of 3-pointers against Monmouth, leading to a 53% conversion rate from beyond the arc. Benny Williams started cold but ended hot. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes sluggish start to take down Monmouth, 86-71
Judah Mintz was one of five Syracuse players to record double-digit points against Monmouth as the Orange won their fourth straight game. Read More »
Willing to brave the elements? Here are some local winter sports to jump-start break
Brave the elements and try out some winter sports at these five spots. Read More »
Judah Mintz named ACC Rookie of the Week
Judah Mintz was named the ACC Rookie of the Week after averaging 13 points, 7.5 assists and three steals per game this past week. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will blow out 1-9 Monmouth
Our beat writers unanimously agree on a comfortable win for Syracuse at home over Monmouth Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about 1-9 Monmouth
Led by Myles Foster and Myles Ruth, the Hawks own one of the worst effective field goal rates in the country. Read More »
Judah Mintz notches 1st double-double of SU career in win over Georgetown
Judah Mintz finished with 16 points and 10 assists in Syracuse’s 83-64 win over the Hoyas. He also went 10-for-11 from the free-throw line as well. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Georgetown: Ring of Honor additions, 1st half resurgence
Jim Boeheim and Pearl Washington were recognized as members of Syracuse’s Ring of Honor during halftime of the Orange's win over the Hoyas. Read More »
Syracuse comes back with 1st-half run, defeats Georgetown, 83-64
Four Syracuse players finished in double figures, and the Orange cruised for most of the second to a 19-point home win. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will handle Georgetown at the Dome
After beating Oakland, our beat writers predict Syracuse will easily take care of Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about a struggling Georgetown team
Syracuse blew a double digit halftime lead and lost to Georgetown in its previous meeting. But the Hoyas have struggled since then. Read More »
Joe Girard III regains shooting stroke against Notre Dame and Oakland
Joe Girard III didn’t change anything after going scoreless against Illinois. A week later, he posted 18 points in Syracuse’s blowout win over Oakland. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 95-66 win: 1st-half dominance, Girard and Edwards stay hot
Joe Girard III and Jesse Edwards both notched 18 points as Syracuse pulled away from Oakland with a late first-half run. Read More »
Syracuse overpowers Oakland's weaker defense in 95-66 win
“We just wanted to expose that and that’s what we did tonight.” Syracuse took advantage of Oakland’s lack of size and bad transition defense, leading by as much as 42. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously pick SU win over Oakland
The Orange are coming off their first ACC win of the year — a 62-61 road victory over Notre Dame. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse fans gather to celebrate and watch the World Cup
Venues around the Syracuse area filled with fans eager to watch their favorite teams compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fans from all cultures came together as part of a celebration of their countries and their teams. Read More »
Smith: Notre Dame win shows what Syracuse is capable of with Joe Girard, Jesse Edwards at their best
Joe Girard III and Jesse Edwards combined for 42 points in SU's win over Notre Dame. Our beat writer argues that this duo provides the Orange’s winning formula. Read More »
The World Cup serves as a cross-cultural event for Syracuse fans tuning in
Throughout the Syracuse community, many different cultures have found pride in supporting their countries in the 2022 World Cup. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Oakland in its 2nd-ever matchup with Syracuse
Syracuse will face Oakland to start a six-game home stand, last playing the Grizzlies in 2019. Read More »
Jesse Edwards’ season-high 22 points allows SU to pull off 62-61 win over Notre Dame
“I’m confident in myself and my team is confident in me to finish when I get it inside.” Jesse Edwards 20 points for the first time this season against Notre Dame. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Notre Dame: Edwards dominates, late-game heroics
Edwards and Joe Girard III made up for most of SU’s offensive production, combining for 42 points, and defending the 3 has continued to be an issue. Read More »
Judah Mintz’s timely layup highlights end of Syracuse's 3-game losing streak
Judah Mintz hit the most important shot of the night after Jesse Edwards and Joe Girard carried the Orange's offensive production. Read More »