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Observations from Syracuse's overtime loss to Wake Forest

Syracuse fell below .500 after scoring just five points in overtime as it lost by 3 points to Wake Forest, its first 3-game losing streak since 2019-20. Read More »

January 8, 2022 at 4:44 pm


Beat writers split on whether SU can snap losing streak against Wake Forest

Syracuse blew a 14-point halftime lead against Miami, but looks to hand Wake Forest its first home loss of the season. Read More »

January 7, 2022 at 9:28 pm


Opponent Preview: What to know about Wake Forest

Syracuse fell to 0.500 after a 1-point loss at Miami. SU looks to overcome its two-game losing streak against Wake Forest. Read More »

January 7, 2022 at 6:06 pm


Jesse Edwards shows ‘sign of what he can do’ in career-high outing vs. Miami

Jesse Edwards finished with a career-high 22 points and 7 blocks in Syracuse’s 88-87 loss to Miami. He also recorded eight rebounds on 8-for-10 shooting. Read More »

January 6, 2022 at 12:35 am


Season-high 19 turnovers lead to blown lead, 88-87 road loss to Miami

Syracuse had a 14-point lead heading into halftime against Miami, but the Hurricanes used a second-half offensive outburst to take down SU at home. Read More »

January 5, 2022 at 10:28 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to Miami: Jesse Edwards’ success, more turnovers

Syracuse finished with a season-high eight blocks against Miami, led by Jesse Edwards’ seven. Read More »

January 5, 2022 at 10:24 pm


Film review: Diagnosing SU’s mistakes on 5 UVA baskets Jim Boeheim called out

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim singled out five possessions that highlighted its defensive woes in a 5-point loss to Virginia. Read More »

January 5, 2022 at 1:50 pm


Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Miami

Syracuse fell to Virginia at home on Saturday while Miami scored 90 points or more in each of its last two ACC wins. Read More »

January 4, 2022 at 4:20 pm


Beat writers predict Miami will extend win streak to 8 with win over Syracuse

Our beat writers expect Syracuse to fall to Miami, which has leaned on a high-powered offense to win seven consecutive games. Read More »

January 4, 2022 at 1:28 pm


Season-high 18 offensive rebounds kept Syracuse close in 5-point loss to UVA

The Orange grabbed 18 offensive rebounds on Saturday in a five-point loss to Virginia, tying their most offensive boards from last season. Read More »

January 1, 2022 at 10:44 pm


Syracuse’s shooting struggles lead to first ACC loss, 74-69, against Virginia

Syracuse shot just 37% from the field against UVA's pack-line defense, and fell to Virginia in its ACC home opener. Read More »

January 1, 2022 at 8:36 pm


Observations from Syracuse-Virginia: UVA’s passing, SU’s solid interior game

Syracuse fell to Virginia in the Dome in its return to conference play, struggling inside the paint in its 5-point loss. Read More »

January 1, 2022 at 8:29 pm


Opponent Preview: What to know about Virginia as SU returns to ACC play

Virginia hasn’t played since Dec. 22 when the Cavaliers lost by 17 to Clemson at home. Read More »

December 31, 2021 at 6:36 pm


Beat writers split on whether SU beats Virginia in return to conference play

Our beat writers are unsure if Syracuse can defeat Virginia, which has failed to string together back-to-back wins since late November. Read More »

December 31, 2021 at 3:44 pm


Syracuse ties season-high 16 turnovers, overshadowing 80-68 win over Cornell

Joe Girard had as many turnovers as assists in Syracuse’s 12-point win over the Big Red on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

December 29, 2021 at 11:35 pm


Observations from SU-Cornell: Jimmy Boeheim against former team, turnovers galore

Syracuse notched its 41st consecutive victory over the Big Red on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

December 29, 2021 at 9:18 pm


SU tops 40 points in paint for 2nd time in 3 games during 80-68 win vs. Cornell

Syracuse escaped its final nonconference game with an unscratched resume in 80-68 win over Cornell. Read More »

December 29, 2021 at 9:15 pm


Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse to beat Cornell

After scoring 92 points against Brown, Syracuse welcomes Cornell to the Carrier Dome for its final nonconference game of the season. Read More »

December 28, 2021 at 7:42 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about Cornell, SU’s final nonconference game

Syracuse is heading into its game against Cornell after a 31-point blowout victory over Brown on Monday. Read More »

December 28, 2021 at 6:31 pm


Joe Girard III’s season-high 5 steals helps lift Syracuse over Brown

Joe Girard III finished with 15 points, seven assists and five steals as Syracuse breezed past Brown in its 93-62 win. Read More »

December 27, 2021 at 11:24 pm


Buddy Boeheim’s season-high 28 points lead Syracuse to 93-62 win over Brown

Buddy Boeheim helped Syracuse to a key nonconference win over Brown after the Orange returned from a COVID-19 induced pause. Read More »

December 27, 2021 at 8:17 pm


Observations from SU’s 93-62 win vs. Brown: Hot start, Buddy’s 18-point 2nd half

Buddy Boeheim’s 18-point second half pushed the Orange to a win over Brown in their first game back at the Carrier Dome in almost a month. Read More »

December 27, 2021 at 8:12 pm


Opponent Preview: What to know about Brown, SU’s 1st game since COVID-19 pause

Syracuse last played on Dec. 11 against Georgetown. Its last two games against Lehigh and Cornell were postponed due to COVID-19 related issues. Read More »

December 26, 2021 at 2:12 pm


Beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to top Brown after 2-week COVID-19 pause

The Orange return after multiple COVID-19 cases prompted a 16-day pause. Our beat writers think Syracuse will win in its first game back. Read More »

December 26, 2021 at 12:37 pm