Tag: basketball
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s win over VT, 1st win over ranked opponent
Instead of relying on 3-pointers, Syracuse dominated in the paint in its 18-point win over No. 16 Virginia Tech. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 16 Virginia Tech
Everything you need to know about the No. 16 Hokies before they come to the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse’s home matchup against No. 16 Virginia Tech
Our beat writers were split on whether Syracuse will beat Virginia Tech at home on Saturday. Read More »
‘He’s a go-to guy’: Former SU star Jerami Grant and his breakout NBA season
Jerami Grant, who played for Syracuse between 2012 and 2014, is having a breakout season in his first year with the Detroit Pistons. Read More »
Center Jesse Edwards flashes potential off the bench in SU’s win over Miami
Jesse Edwards flashed his potential off the bench with seven points and six rebounds in 23 minutes against Miami. Read More »
Joe Girard III, Buddy Boeheim recovering after December COVID-19 diagnosis
Joe Girard III confirmed that he and Buddy Boeheim tested positive for COVID-19 during the men's basketball program pause in December. Read More »
Syracuse trounces Miami 83-57 behind hot shooting, perimeter defense
Syracuse snapped a three conference game losing streak with a strong outing against Miami in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 2nd ACC win of the season
The Orange won their second ACC game of the season, led by 46 combined points from Joe Girard III and Buddy Boeheim against Miami. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse’s matchup against Miami
Our beat writers are split on whether Syracuse will suffer its fourth consecutive conference loss at the hands of Miami on Tuesday evening. Read More »
Opponent preview: Everything you should know about Miami
Miami is 28% from three-point range, the worst in the ACC. Here’s what else you need to know about the Hurricanes before they face SU on Tuesday. Read More »
Justin Champagnie torches Syracuse's interior with 24 points, 16 rebounds
After missing three weeks with an LCL injury, Justin Champagnie came back to score 24 points and grab 16 rebounds against Syracuse. Read More »
'Worst I’ve seen it': SU defense allows 96 points in 20-point loss to Pitt
Syracuse's defense collapsed as it allowed 64 second-half points in the Orange's second loss to Pittsburgh this season. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's blowout loss to Pittsburgh
Three Pittsburgh players scored at least 20 points in Syracuse's 96-76 loss on Saturday. Here are three takeaways from the blowout defeat. Read More »
What are Syracuse’s early Tournament chances? ESPN’s Joe Lunardi weighs in.
ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi weighed in on what Syracuse's three postponed games could mean for its NCAA Tournament chances. Read More »
Beat writers pick Syracuse over Pittsburgh in rematch road game
Syracuse travels to Pittsburgh to avenge its last loss to the Panthers on Jan. 6. Here’s what our beat writers predict about the rematch. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Pittsburgh before rematch with SU
The Panthers mounted a 16-point comeback in the last meeting between the two teams on Jan. 6 and won by 3 in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Film review: The 3-minute drought that sunk Syracuse against UNC
Scoring isn’t Syracuse’s most pressing issue, but long dry spells are becoming a troubling trend for SU. Here’s what went wrong offensively during Tuesday night’s 3-minute drought. Read More »
The next day: After getting bullied in the paint, SU struggles without Sidibe
Without Bourama Sidibe for the ninth consecutive game, Syracuse was bullied in the paint, conceding 42 points in the paint against UNC. Read More »
'Just too big for us': SU crushed on offensive glass in 81-75 loss to UNC
Syracuse suffered its third loss of the season as the Orange were dominated in the paint and outrebounded in Chapel Hill. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's late-game loss to UNC
Despite a hot start from Buddy Boeheim and double-double from Quincy Guerrier, UNC pulled away in SU's 81-75 loss. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about North Carolina
The Tar Heels have won their past two games, but only by a combined three points, against Notre Dame and Miami. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse to lose against North Carolina
Our beat writers predict that Syracuse will lose to UNC after the Orange beat the Tar Heels in the ACC tournament last year. Read More »
SU defensive adjustments eliminate Georgetown’s high-low offense in win
Syracuse's defense forced Georgetown to shoot 3-pointers instead of using their traditional high-low offense on Saturday. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 5-point win over Georgetown
Three takeaways from Syracuse's 52nd win over Georgetown in program history. Read More »