Tag: basketball
Our beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to defeat struggling Florida State
Our beat writers feel Syracuse will beat Florida State for its second straight road win. Read More »
Former SU star Preston Shumpert returns to coach Liverpool JV boys’ basketball
Former SU basketball player Preston Shumpert is now the head coach of Liverpool JV boys' basketball. Read More »
As his minutes increase, Justin Taylor has become a top option off the bench
Taylor went from being one of the less-touted incoming freshmen off the bench to a dynamic shooting threat. On a team that collects just 25% of its points from beyond the arc, Taylor, a 44% 3-point shooter, has blossomed into an outside threat. Read More »
Need some ideas for Valentine's Day? Check out these 6 activities
Impress your date on Valentine’s Day with one of these six ‘winter-friendly’ activities. Read More »
Jim Boeheim issues apology to ACC teams, clarifies thoughts on NIL
“We have a strong NIL for our current players … that’s obviously the future of college basketball and it’s only going to grow.” Boeheim apologized for his previous remarks on some ACC teams and addressed the media in a weekly ACC coaches call. Read More »
Jesse Edwards dominates Quentin Post, scores 27 in win over Boston College
"It was Jesse's day." Jesse Edwards returned to form against Boston College, notching a season-high 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse vs. Boston College: Edwards dominates, Williams returns
Syracuse trailed with less than eight minutes to go but closed out Boston College, catalyzed by 27 points from Jesse Edwards Read More »
Syracuse’s late scoring run helps defeat Boston College 77-68
Jesse Edwards notched a career-high 27 points as Syracuse won its first ACC game since defeating Georgia Tech on Jan. 21 with the 77-68 win over Boston College. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about 11-12 Boston College.
Boston College is one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the country, hitting 29.4% of its threes, ranking 344th nationally. Read More »
Local Chittenango basketball player excels on court through 3-sport background
Growing up Alex Moesch excelled in lacrosse, basketball and golf. He used his experience form each sport to learn, eventually bringing his talents to Hobart. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will defeat Boston College
Syracuse beat Boston College by double digits earlier in the season. Our beat writers are undecided on whether the Orange will beat the Eagles for the second time. Read More »
Late-game mistakes show Syracuse's ‘big time shotmakers’ aren't being utilized
Syracuse has now lost four conference games by four points or fewer. But in the final moments of recent games, the ball hasn't been getting into the shotmakers' hands. Read More »
Syracuse’s forward positions remain in flux with Benny Williams’ absence
Jim Boeheim said Benny Williams took a “personal day,” and will return to practice Wednesday, rendering the future of Syracuse’s forwards positions unclear, Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 67-62 loss: Williams a no-show, Virginia hits 9 3-pointers
Virginia hit nine 3-pointers, and Jesse Edwards and Judah Mintz led Syracuse’s offense in Benny Williams' absence. Read More »
Missed opportunities, free throws lead Syracuse to another close loss to No. 6 Virginia
Syracuse was in another close game, this time against No. 6 Virginia. They were tied with five minutes remaining, but late mistakes once again led to Syracuse dropping another conference game. "This is a different level for our freshmen. They didn't expect it to be this difficult." Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 7 Virginia in its 2nd matchup with SU
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 7 Virginia when it faces Syracuse on Monday night. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 7 Virginia hands Syracuse its third straight loss
Syracuse returns to the JMA Wireless Dome to face No. 7 Virginia. Our beat writers are in agreement that the Cavaliers will come out on top. Read More »
Virginia's Ryan Dunn becomes role player among talented veterans
Freshman Ryan Dunn has become a contributor for No. 7 Virginia, who takes on Syracuse on Monday night. Read More »
Add some variety to your week with these 5 upcoming events
Both on and around campus, there are a wide variety of events taking place throughout next week. Read More »
Virginia Tech shuts down Joe Girard III in 15-point win over Syracuse
Joe Girard III, Syracuse’s leading scorer, went 2-for-8 against Virginia Tech, recording only seven points in the Orange’s third loss in their past four games. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 85-70 loss: 3-pointers, another missed resume builder
Syracuse lost for the third time in four games, falling to Virginia Tech after trailing by 19 at halftime. Read More »
Syracuse was left ‘too far behind at halftime’ in 85-70 loss to Virginia Tech
In the first matchup, Syracuse held the Hokies to just 15.8% from deep, but on Saturday, Virginia Tech drained 11 3-pointers in the first half to fuel a 85-70 win over the Orange. “Our defense was just not able to do anything in the first half to contain them.” Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia Tech in 2nd meeting with SU
Virginia Tech shot over 50% from deep in its last game against Duke. The Hokies ended a seven-game skid with a win over the Blue Devils. Read More »
Beat writers unsure if Syracuse can defeat Virginia Tech again
Syracuse faces Virginia Tech down in Blacksburg on Saturday night in the second meeting between the teams this season Our beat writers are split on who comes out on top though SU defeated the Hokies 82-72 earlier this month. Read More »