Tag: basketball
Opponent preview: What to know about NC State before 2nd game against SU
Syracuse scraped by NC State earlier this season. Here’s what you need to know before the two teams meet again. Read More »
Beat writers unsure if Syracuse can defeat North Carolina State
After its blowout loss to Clemson last Saturday, our beat writers are unsure if Syracuse can defeat North Carolina State tonight. Read More »
Even with Sidibe’s return, Syracuse suffocated on the boards by Clemson
Syracuse’s worst offensive performance of the season was defined by 25 rebounds in the entire 40 minutes. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 78-61 loss to Clemson
Clemson limits Syracuse to 19 points and just three field goals in the first half of the Orange’s 17-point loss. Read More »
Syracuse scores just 3 1st-half field goals in crushing 78-61 loss to Clemson
The Orange fell flat and shot 30% from the field against a Clemson team that entered Saturday's game with only two wins in its last six games. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse win over Clemson
Clemson has lost four of its last six games. Our beat writers agree that Syracuse will win in South Carolina on Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Clemson
Syracuse faces Clemson on Feb. 6 after Thursday's game against Louisville was postponed due to COVID-19 protocol. Read More »
How Clyde Trapp became ‘that guy’ at Clemson
Clyde Trapp went from "basically a nobody" to a Division I recruit in high school. Now, the budding young talent is a regular starter for Clemson basketball Read More »
Louisville-Syracuse game postponed after positive Cardinal COVID-19 test
The Orange have now had five games postponed due to COVID-19 this season. Read More »
Beat writers undecided if Syracuse can defeat Louisville
Our beat writers are split on the result of Syracuse-Louisville in the Carrier Dome on Wednesday. Read More »
Film review: Syracuse’s 2nd half provides blueprint for defensive improvement
Our beat writer analyzes Syracuse's defensive strategy in a film review of Sunday evening's game against NC State. Read More »
Kadary Richmond helps SU escape with 76-73 win over shorthanded NC State
Kadary Richmond provided an offensive spark that helped keep the game under control in the first half against North Carolina State. Read More »
SU storms back to beat ACC foe NC State 76-73 after double-digit deficit
Against an NC State team without its two leading scorers, Syracuse scraped by with a 76-73 win by tightening the 2-3 zone and relying on an interior-based offense. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's slim victory over North Carolina State
Syracuse gave up 47 first-half points to North Carolina State before coming back in the second half for a 76-73 win. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse to beat NC State
Our beat writers all agreed that Syracuse will beat NC State on Sunday in the Carrier Dome. The Wolfpack are without their leading scorer, Devon Daniels. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about North Carolina State
Syracuse most recently lost to No. 8 Virginia in Charlottesville on Monday, days after knocking off No. 16 Virginia Tech Read More »
Former SU basketball coach Bernie Fine sued for alleged sexual assault
The lawsuit, filed in Onondaga County Supreme Court on Jan. 12, also names the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County as defendants, accusing them of negligent behavior that allowed Fine to repeatedly abuse the plaintiff. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim struggles with 9 points, 5 turnovers in loss to Virginia
Buddy Boeheim struggled to find a rhythm after shooting 12.5% from beyond the arc and committing five turnovers against Virginia. Read More »
No. 8 Virginia crushes Syracuse's zone in 81-58 win
Syracuse failed to extend its two-game win streak as the Orange lost 81-58 in Charlottesville against the No. 8 Cavaliers. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's blowout loss against No. 8 Virginia
No. 8 Virginia shot 14-for-31 from 3 against Syracuse, with Sam Hauser hitting seven total shots from behind the arc. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 8 Virginia
The Orange have a chance to pick up consecutive wins against ranked opponents on Monday when Syracuse visits Virginia in Charlottesville. Read More »
Beat writers predict SU’s winning streak to end against No. 8 Virginia
The Orange defeated Virginia Tech on Saturday to win their first game against a ranked opponent during the 2020-21 season. Read More »
SU’s defense, led by Griffin's 7 blocks, steers upset win over Virginia Tech
An improved defense and Alan Griffin’s seven blocks keyed Syracuse’s win over Virginia Tech. Read More »
Syracuse beats down No. 16 Virginia Tech in 78-60 upset win
Syracuse upset No. 16 Virginia Tech in the Carrier Dome for its first win of the season over a ranked opponent. Read More »