Tag: basketball
Syracuse men’s basketball end of season award show: Impact transfer, worst loss
Syracuse men’s basketball endured one of its worst seasons in program history, failing to make the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight season. Read More »
Eddie Lampkin Jr. limited to 2 shots in final game with Syracuse
Syracuse center Eddie Lampkin Jr. was held to a tied-for-season-low two shot attempts and just five points, leading to SU’s season-ending loss to SMU. Read More »
Observations from SU’s season-ending loss to SMU: Out of gas, Mustangs’ guards thrive
In its ACC Tournament Second-Round loss to SMU, Syracuse struggled to contain the Mustangs' three-guard tandem of Boopie Miller, Chuck Harris and B.J. Edwards, who combined for 31 points. Read More »
Syracuse bows out of ACC Tournament in 73-53 defeat to SMU
Syracuse men's basketball collapsed down the stretch against SMU, falling 73-53 in the second round of the ACC Tournament. The Orange were outscored by 17 points in the second half en route to a season-ending loss. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s ACC Tournament 2nd-round matchup vs. SMU
Syracuse battles No. 6 seed SMU in the second round of the ACC Tournament tonight. Read More »
Syracuse’s 55% free-throw shooting nearly causes instant ACC Tournament exit
While Syracuse made its final four free throws against Florida State to seal a 66-62 victory, its lowly 55% clip from the charity stripe nearly cost SU its season. Read More »
Beat writers split if Syracuse can defeat SMU in ACC Tournament 2nd round
Following its win over No. 11-seed Florida State, No. 14-seed Syracuse faces No. 6-seed SMU in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will advance to the tournament quarterfinals. Read More »
Offensive rebounding powers Syracuse to 1st postseason victory since 2022
Despite Florida State chipping into Syracuse's once-16 point lead in the second half, its 13-8 offensive rebounding lead helped SU squeak past the Seminoles on Tuesday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s ACC Tournament win over FSU: Watkins quiet, missed layups
In its 66-62 ACC Tournament victory over Florida State, Syracuse struggled from 3-point range, not hitting a triple throughout the game's final 37 minutes. More observations on the Orange's first-round win. Read More »
Syracuse ekes out 66-62 win over FSU, advances to ACC Tournament 2nd round
Despite nearly blowing a 16-point second-half lead, No. 14 seed Syracuse survived to defeat No. 11 seed Florida State 66-62 in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Read More »
Beat writers split on SU's fate in ACC Tournament 1st round vs. FSU
Our beat writers are split on whether No. 14 Syracuse will keep their season alive against No. 11 Florida State in the ACC Tournament First Round. Read More »
Previewing SU’s ACC Tournament 1st-round bout with No. 11 seed FSU
Our beat writer has everything to know about No. 11 seed Florida State, which faces No. 14 Syracuse in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Read More »
J.J. Starling, Eddie Lampkin Jr. named ACC honorable mentions
Syracuse guard J.J. Starling and center Eddie Lampkin Jr. were named ACC honorable mentions, the conference announced Monday. Read More »
Center Eddie Lampkin Jr. hopes to replicate DJ Burns’ March magic
Last year, DJ Burns Jr. led NC State on a Cinderella March Madness run. Eddie Lampkin Jr. is hoping to recapture that magic for Syracuse. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s path through the ACC Tournament
As the No. 14 seed in the ACC Tournament, Syracuse’s path forces it to beat No. 11 seed Florida State and No. 6 seed SMU to reach a quarterfinals matchup with No. 3 seed Clemson. Read More »
Lucas Taylor’s game-high +14 plus/minus propels Syracuse past Virginia
Lucas Taylor's defense and second-half scoring ability helped Syracuse hold onto its double digit lead and pull out an 84-70 victory over Virginia Saturday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over UVA: Bigs feast, Cavaliers fail from 3
Syracuse held Virginia to a 3-of-15 mark from 3, forcing UVA to never find an offensive rhythm. More observations on SU’s victory over the Cavaliers in its regular-season finale. Read More »
Syracuse closes out regular season with 84-70 win over Virginia
Center Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored a game-high 25 points, only missing one shot from the field, as Syracuse men's basketball closed out the regular season with an 84-70 win over Virginia. Read More »
Previewing SU’s regular-season finale vs. Virginia
Syracuse takes on Virginia in its final regular-season game of the season. The Cavaliers have the worst offense in the ACC but are the fourth-best 3-point shooting team in the conference. Read More »
Inside Chris Bell’s journey through career-worst slump
After a breakout sophomore campaign, Chris Bell has seen a dip in his shooting numbers this season through a major slump. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will beat Virginia to cap regular season
Syracuse hosts Virginia Saturday in its final game of the regular season. Our beat writers agree the Orange will end ACC play with a win over the Cavaliers before traveling to Charlotte for the ACC Tournament. Read More »
2nd-half offensive collapse leads to Syracuse’s loss to SMU
After scoring 44 points on 57% shooting in the first half, Syracuse’s second-half offensive collapse led to its 77-75 loss to SMU. Read More »
Syracuse blows another late lead, falls to SMU 77-75
Syracuse let a late lead slip once again, falling to SMU 77-75. The Mustangs scored a game winning tip-in with three seconds remaining after the Orange led by 12 points in the second half. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to SMU: Starling absence stings, 3-point barrage
Syracuse had nine different scorers against SMU but it fell cold late, leading to a 77-75 loss to the Mustangs. More observations on SU’s second-straight late collapse. Read More »