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3 takeaways from Syracuse's 64-54 win over Clemson

The Orange held Clemson to 54 points, SU's lowest total against a conference opponent all season. Three takeaways here. Read More »

March 3, 2021 at 7:08 pm

Could freshman Frank Anselem be Syracuse’s next starting center?

Jesse Edwards made a strong appearance in Monday night's win over North Carolina. What needs to happen for him to become Syracuse's next center? Read More »

March 3, 2021 at 12:20 am

Beat writers split if Syracuse can end season with win over Clemson

Syracuse plays Clemson for the second time this season after losing the first matchup in February. Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 10:56 pm

Opponent preview: What to know about Clemson before regular-season finale

The Tigers built a 20-point halftime lead and cruised against SU in their first meeting this season. Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 10:47 pm

The next day: Syracuse’s win over UNC shows what might have been

The Orange kept their NCAA Tournament at-large hopes alive with the 72-70 win against North Carolina Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 1:48 pm

The plan for fans to return to the Carrier Dome is a 'complete failure'

Our reader states that his hopes were set too high in expecting SU to allow fans into the Dome this semester. Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 2:39 am

Despite Jesse Edwards' career-high 24 minutes, Boeheim says he's 'not ready'

Head coach Jim Boeheim said Jesse Edwards is "still not ready" despite a career-high in minutes and a season-highs in rebounds and steals. Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 12:40 am

3 takeaways from Syracuse's bounce back win over North Carolina

Buddy Boeheim tallied 26 points in Syracuse's 72-70 win over North Carolina, his second-highest total of the season. Read More »

March 1, 2021 at 9:23 pm

72-70 win over North Carolina gets SU back closer to the bubble

Syracuse snapped its two-game losing streak with a narrow win over UNC in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

March 1, 2021 at 9:19 pm

North Carolina’s Anthony Harris overcame 2 ACL tears in 2 years

Anthony Harris was part of the Team Takeover of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League in high school. He has continued to excel in the basketball world, despite repeated injuries. Read More »

February 28, 2021 at 11:53 pm

Beat writers unanimously predict North Carolina to beat SU

Our beat writers predict Syracuse to lose against North Carolina, for the second time this season. Read More »

February 28, 2021 at 11:08 pm

Opponent preview: What to know about North Carolina

North Carolina is the seventh tallest team in the nation and rebounds over 40% of its missed shots. Read More »

February 28, 2021 at 11:01 pm

Press can’t save Syracuse in 84-77 loss at Georgia Tech

Interior defense and turnovers sunk Syracuse as Georgia Tech took advantage of Syracuse's failed press. Read More »

February 27, 2021 at 5:04 pm

3 takeaways from Syracuse's loss in final road game of season

For the fifth time in seven games, Syracuse trailed by 10 points within the first five minutes. Read More »

February 27, 2021 at 2:17 pm

Beat writers all predict Syracuse to lose to Georgia Tech in last road game

Syracuse is coming off an 85-71 loss to Duke, while Georgia Tech just took down No. 17 Virginia Tech. Read More »

February 25, 2021 at 11:57 pm

Opponent preview: What to know about Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech center Moses Wright scored 50 combined points in two games against Syracuse last season. Here’s how the Orange can stop him on Saturday. Read More »

February 25, 2021 at 11:40 pm

In year of ups and downs, Buddy Boeheim’s latest surge is the spark SU needs

Buddy Boeheim has averaged 19.8 points over the last four Syracuse games, three of which have resulted in Syracuse wins. Read More »

February 24, 2021 at 10:21 pm

Transfer Bubba Parham shines off the bench in 2nd season at Georgia Tech

At 5-foot-10, Bubba Parham only had one Division I offer out of high school. Now, he’s Georgia Tech’s best bench player. Read More »

February 24, 2021 at 9:41 pm

ACC reschedules postponed Syracuse-Clemson game from January

The original game between the two teams, scheduled for Jan. 12, was postponed after a COVID-19 case within the Tigers’ program. Read More »

February 23, 2021 at 1:51 pm

The next day: Syracuse shows true colors in blowout loss to Duke

The Orange allowed 52 first half points and never led in the defeat at Duke. Read More »

February 23, 2021 at 9:55 am

Another slow start buries Syracuse in 85-71 loss to Duke

Duke scored 52 first-half points against Syracuse on Monday. It was the fourth time in the last six games the Orange trailed by at least nine at the half. Read More »

February 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm

Perimeter defense sinks Syracuse in season-altering loss to Duke, 85-71

Duke made 13 3-pointers in its dominant win over Syracuse in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday night. Read More »

February 22, 2021 at 9:11 pm

3 takeaways from Syracuse's 85-71 loss to Duke

With the exception of Kadary Richmond, Syracuse's offense struggled throughout its matchup with Duke. Read More »

February 22, 2021 at 9:05 pm

Can Syracuse pop the March Madness bubble?

On this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we break down how Syracuse can earn a spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Read More »

February 22, 2021 at 8:37 pm