Tag: basketball
Roundtable: Where does Syracuse stand after its first 10 games?
Syracuse has opened its season with five nonconference losses for just the second time in program history, and the first time in five years. Read More »
10 Syracuse sporting events to watch during winter break
The men's and women's basketball teams play 10 games at the Dome and the women's ice hockey team travels to the Battle at the Burgh. Read More »
Aminu Mohammed’s 20-point 2nd half displays SU’s season-long defensive struggles
Syracuse struggles late defensively again, allowing 45 points from Georgetown in the second half. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's 79-75 loss to Georgetown
Buddy Boeheim shot 7-for-18 from the field and scored 17 points after going two games without making a 3-pointer. Read More »
Syracuse’s 2nd-half offensive struggles vs. Georgetown lead to 5th loss
The Orange shot 13-for-36 in the second half as Georgetown came from behind for the win after SU led by 10 at halftime. Read More »
Beat writers agree on a Syracuse bounce-back win against Georgetown
The Orange look to rebound from a loss in the Jimmy V Classic and beat an old rival. Read More »
The next day: This Buddy Boeheim slump could be harder to snap than others
Despite a strong offensive performance from his brother Jimmy, Buddy Boeheim struggled against Villanova, costing the Orange at an upset win. Read More »
Jimmy Boeheim scores inside during 21-point outing vs. No. 6 Villanova
Jimmy Boeheim’s 21 points were the second-most of his career at Syracuse, five shy of his 26-point outing in double-overtime against Indiana. Read More »
No. 6 Villanova’s 27 offensive rebounds overmatch Syracuse in 67-53 loss
Syracuse played well defensively in the first half but faltered late, losing by double digits to the sixth-ranked Wildcats. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's 14-point loss to No. 6 Villanova
Villanova took a program-record number of 3-pointers against Syracuse and built a lead down the stretch. SU lost in Madison Square Garden. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Villanova ahead of Jimmy V Classic
Here's everything you need to know about No. 6 Villanova ahead of the Orange's Jimmy V Classic game at Madison Square Garden. Read More »
Beat writers all predict close Syracuse loss vs. No. 6 Villanova
Our beat writers all think Syracuse will lose to No. 6 Villanova in the Jimmy V Classic. Read More »
Why Jim Boeheim morphs his patented 2-3 zone into a 1-1-3 at times this year
The 1-1-3 adaptation of the 2-3 zone is built to take away the high post, Syracuse’s players explained. Read More »
Manny Breland, Syracuse basketball trailblazer and educator, dies at 87
Breland was the first Black athlete to receive a scholarship offer from Syracuse, and he played at the university from 1952-57. Read More »
SU proves it can win without Buddy Boeheim’s scoring in 63-60 win over FSU
Buddy Boeheim scored just six points, the lowest tally since scoring two against Northeastern last year. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 63-60 win over FSU: Streaky shooting and 1-1-3 zone
With a 25-7 run in the second half, Syracuse came back through timely shooting in its first game of ACC play. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes early shooting struggles for ‘gutty win’ over Florida State, 63-60
Syracuse’s offense struggled during the first half, but came alive in the second half to beat Florida State. Read More »
Anselem's clutch free throws in overtime lift SU to comeback win vs. Indiana
Frank Anselem barely played during regulation of Syracuse's win against Indiana, but his final free throws sealed the win for the Orange. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously agree on Syracuse loss to Florida State
Caleb Mills leads FSU with a 12.1 points-per-game average, while Matthew Cleveland averages 22.7 minutes per game off the bench. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Florida State
Syracuse didn’t play FSU last year before the game was postponed due to the Orange’s COVID-pause in January. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's narrow 2OT victory over Indiana
In the double overtime, it came down to two free throws with 0.8 seconds left from Joe Girard III to win the game. Read More »
Syracuse wins rollercoaster 2OT game over Indiana 112-110 despite blown leads
Two last-second free throws from Joe Girard lifted Syracuse to a double overtime win over Indiana. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether SU can defeat Indiana in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The Hoosiers have opened their 2021-22 season with a 6-0 record, including an 11-point win over Marshall in their most recent game on Saturday. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Indiana before SU’s Big Ten/ACC challenge
Syracuse plays the Hoosiers in its first ACC/Big Ten challenge game of the season on Tuesday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »