Tag: ACC basketball
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup against No. 3 Tennessee
After bouncing back from Legends Classic losses to Texas and Texas Tech with a win over Cornell Wednesday, Syracuse faces No. 3 Tennessee for its first road contest. Read More »
Donnie Freeman earns ACC Co-Rookie of the Week honors
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman earned ACC Co-Rookie of the Week honors after a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds vs. Cornell. Read More »
Elijah Moore scores career-high 19 points in SU’s win over Cornell
Elijah Moore scored a career-high 19 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range to help Syracuse defeat Cornell. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Cornell: Moore’s 3s, Cornell’s high pace
SU started Jyare Davis in place of Eddie Lampkin for the 1st time this season, looking to stop Cornell's fast pace. More observations form SU's win over the Big Red Read More »
Syracuse beats Cornell 82-72, snaps 2-game losing streak
Donnie Freeman scored a season-high 23 points to make up for J.J. Starling’s poor shooting night. This helped Syracuse defeat Cornell 82-72. Read More »
What to know about Cornell before its 129th meeting with Syracuse
Syracuse hasn’t lost to Cornell since 1968, defeating the Big Red 43 straight times. SU will look to extend its winning streak on Wednesday. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Cornell
After losing both games at the Legends Classic last week, Syracuse hosts Cornell Wednesday. Our beat writers agree SU will snap its two-game skid against the Big Red. Read More »
Inconsistent shooting hampers Syracuse in 5-point loss to Texas Tech
Syracuse hit five first-half 3-pointers but shot just 1-for-9 from deep in the second half in its loss to Texas Tech. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Texas Tech: Toppin limited, Starling plays point
Though Syracuse held Texas Tech leading scorer JT Toppin to 5-for-16 shooting, it wasn’t enough as the Red Raiders defeated the Orange 79-74. More observations on SU’s defeat. Read More »
Syracuse falls 79-74 to Texas Tech, swept in Legends Classic
Syracuse fell 79-74 to Texas Tech, going winless in the Legends Classic. The Orange consistently kept Friday’s contest close but only led for one minute and 43 seconds. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will fall to Texas Tech in Legends Classic finale
After falling 70-66 against Texas last night, Syracuse faces Texas Tech in its final Legends Classic game tonight. Our beat writers agree the Orange will lose their second straight game. Read More »
Syracuse surrenders season-low 70 points in loss to Texas
Syracuse surrendered a season-low 70 points in its loss to Texas, nearly helping it complete a 16-point comeback. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Texas: Defensive adjustments, 2nd-half surge
In SU's 70-66 loss to Texas, it switched from man-to-man defense and a 2-3 zone, contributing to a 2nd-half surge. More observations from SU’s first loss of the season Read More »
Syracuse falls short of comeback in 70-66 loss to Texas
Syracuse trailed by as much as 16 points in the second half, but took its first lead with four minutes remaining. Texas then made enough plays down the stretch to hand the Orange a 70-66 loss, their first of the season. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously agree SU will fall to Texas at Legends Classic
After escaping with three wins by a combined 15 points to start the season, our beat writers expect Syracuse will fall to Texas in Brooklyn. Read More »
Dan Engelstad’s unorthodox journey led him to Syracuse assistant role
During his 17-year coaching career, SU assistant Dan Engelstad has fostered strong relationships at multiple programs. It’s allowed him to quickly rise through the coaching ranks. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know before Legends Classic bout with Texas
Syracuse takes on Texas in its first of two games at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. The Longhorns are led by Tre Johnson, who averages 23.5 points per game Read More »
Eddie Lampkin's near triple-double propels SU over Youngstown State
Eddie Lampkin Jr. recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven assists to help Syracuse survive in double overtime against Youngstown State. Read More »
Observations from SU’s double OT win over YSU: Slow start, 3-point struggles
Syracuse led by eight with 1:15 remaining in overtime, but allowed Youngstown State to tie the game and force double OT. The Orange outscored the Penguins 18-9 in double overtime to emerge victorious. Read More »
Syracuse escapes again, defeats Youngstown State 104-95 in double overtime
J.J. Starling’s career-high 38 points and 31 across the second half and two overtime periods helped Syracuse comeback from a seven-point halftime deficit, defeating Youngstown State 104-95 Read More »
4-star guard Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony, commits to Syracuse
Kiyan Anthony, son of SU basketball legend Carmelo Anthony, has committed to Syracuse, he announced on his father's podcast. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Youngstown State
Youngstown State faces SU Saturday. Our beat writers agree the Orange will knock off the Penguins in the two teams' first-ever meeting. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s 1st-ever matchup vs. Youngstown State
Youngstown State ranks 344th of 345 Division I teams in 3-point percentage, shooting just 19%. Here's everything to know ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the Orange and Penguins. Read More »
Syracuse’s transition defense struggles in win over Colgate
Despite beating Colgate 74-72, SU allowed 22 fast break points, its most since surrendering the same amount against Wake Forest last year. Read More »