Tag: ACC basketball
SU stifled by Georgetown’s zone defense down the stretch in 4-point loss
Stifled by Georgetown’s zone defense, Syracuse failed to score a field goal in the final four minutes, leading to a 75-71 loss. Read More »
Georgetown outlasts Syracuse 75-71 in 100th meeting
Syracuse went the final 4:12 without a field goal in its 100th meeting with Georgetown, leading to a 75-71 loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Georgetown: Inside battle, 3-point woes
Syracuse went 4-for-16 from 3 while missing 8 of 29 free throws, leading to a 4-point loss to Georgetown. More observations on its 75-71 loss. Read More »
‘Height of the Big East’: Remembering Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy in Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry
Dikembe Mutombo is hailed in the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry for his imposing shot-blocking presence. Ahead of the matchup’s 100th edition, former players and coaches remembered Mutombo’s legacy. Read More »
Analyzing the top 10 all-time players in Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry
Since 1930, SU and Georgetown have had plenty of All-Americans, NBA All-Stars and Hall of Famers play in the programs' storied rivalry. Read More »
Gerry McNamara forges new path at Siena after 19 seasons with SU
After 19 years at Syracuse as a player and coach, Gerry McNamara took over the head coaching job at Siena. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse will defeat Georgetown
Following its largest win of the season over UAlbany Tuesday, Syracuse takes on rival Georgetown at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday. Read More »
Previewing the 100th meeting of Georgetown vs. Syracuse
SU currently leads the all-time series 54-45 over Georgetown, winning the last two contests and first between Adrian Autry and Ed Cooley. Read More »
Eddie Lampkin Jr. responds to Derrick Coleman’s comments on No. 44
Eddie Lampkin Jr. responded to former SU basketball player Derrick Coleman's comment which was critical of him wearing the legendary No. 44. Read More »
Jaquan Carlos’ season-high 12 assists propel Syracuse to win over UAlbany
“I just had that bop, and that step, that swagger to me today.” Jaquan Carlos recorded a season-high 12 assists with 14 points to help Syracuse take down UAlbany 102-85. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over UAlbany: New lineup, Carlos’ dimes
Syracuse deployed a new starting lineup against UAlbany, implementing Jyáre Davis and Elijah Moore while Donnie Freeman came off the bench. Read More »
Syracuse snaps 2-game losing streak, downs UAlbany 102-85
Syracuse broke a 2-game losing streak by beating UAlbany 102-85, its largest of the year and its 1st since J.J. Starling broke his hand. Read More »
Beat writers predict SU will snap 2-game skid against UAlbany
Syracuse returns to the JMA Wireless Dome to face UAlbany following back-to-back road losses to Tennessee and Notre Dame. Our beat writers agree the Orange will snap their two-game losing streak. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup against UAlbany
After opening Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame, Syracuse returns to the Dome Tuesday against Albany. Read More »
Shooting struggles hinder Syracuse through 4-4 start
Syracuse has struggled from 3 eight games into its season. The Orange currently rank 352nd in the country with a 26% 3-point percentage. Read More »
Donnie Freeman, Jyáre Davis dominate in SU’s loss to Notre Dame
“I thought Donnie and Jyáre had it going, and we stuck with that.” Donnie Freeman and Jyáre Davis combined for 40 points in Syracuse’s loss to Notre Dame. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Notre Dame: Guard shuffle, 3-point woes
Syracuse struggled to contain Notre Dame’s Braeden Shrewsberry, who scored a career-high 25 points, leading the Fighting Irish to a win. Read More »
Syracuse drops ACC opener to Notre Dame 69-64
Syracuse fell 69-64 to Notre Dame in its ACC opener Saturday. SU was shutout from beyond the arc for the first time since 2014, going 0-for-9. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will lose ACC opener to Notre Dame
Following its blowout loss to No. 3 Tennessee, Syracuse opens up ACC play against Notre Dame Saturday in South Bend. Read More »
Guard disparity hurts Syracuse in crushing loss to Tennessee
Syracuse’s guards struggled without J.J. Starling in its loss to Tennessee. Besides Elijah Moore’s 24 points, SU’s guards combined for nine. Read More »
Tennessee demolishes Syracuse 96-70 in SEC/ACC Challenge
“This is not Syracuse basketball.” Syracuse suffered its third Quad 1 loss this year, allowing a season-high 96 points in a blowout loss to No. 3 Tennessee in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Read More »
Observations from SU’s blowout loss to Tennessee: Starling’s absence, 2nd-half struggles
With J.J. Starling out due to a hand injury, Elijah Moore scored a career-high 24 points. But the rest of SU's guards tallied just nine. Read More »
J.J. Starling out indefinitely with broken left hand
Syracuse guard J.J. Starling is out indefinitely with a broken left hand, Voice of the Orange Matt Park revealed on X. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse drops SEC/ACC Challenge to Tennessee
Our beat writers unanimously agree that Syracuse will fall to undefeated No. 3 Tennessee in its first road game. Read More »