Tag: basketball
D.O. Sportscast: Breaking down remainder of Syracuse's basketball season
Our men's and women's basketball writers discuss Syracuse's NCAA Tournament hopes and break down the Orange's most recent performance on this week's edition of The D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Student Association to host Black History Month celebrations
This year’s celebrations, which will take place throughout February, will include events about LGBTQ and disability inclusion within the Black community. Read More »
‘Cool Kids’ claim top spot at Otto’s Army campout before Syracuse-Duke game
Four freshmen joined approximately 40 other students in what has become a tradition before this year's Syracuse-Duke game. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse falls 97-88 to No. 9 Duke
Check out some of the best photos from the Orange's loss to the Blue Devils on Saturday night. Read More »
The Final Word: Duke 97, Syracuse 88
The Daily Orange's men's basketball beat writers break down Syracuse's loss to Duke in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Despite missed opportunities, Syracuse offense pivots well in loss to No. 9 Duke
Syracuse scored 38 points in the paint and made just six 3-pointers against the Blue Devils. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 97-88 loss to Duke
Over 31,000 packed into the Carrier Dome to watch Duke defeat the Orange. Read More »
Syracuse comes up short in 97-88 loss to Duke
After winning five straight games, the Orange have now lost two in a row. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Duke
A second top-20 opponent visits the Carrier Dome this season, with SU needing a win to continue its NCAA Tournament hopes. Read More »
Childhood shooting contest made Joe Girard III NCAA’s 2nd-best foul shooter
Ever since he was 10-years-old, Joe Girard III has been proficient from the free-throw line. Read More »
The defensive shifts behind Syracuse’s resurgence in ACC play
Syracuse's five wins over the last six games have been keyed by stronger 2-3 zone defense. Read More »
Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse-Duke
Nick Alvarez, Michael McCleary and Josh Schafer predict whether the Orange will win for the sixth time in their last seven games. Read More »
Fast reactions from Syracuse's 71-70 loss to Clemson
Buddy Boeheim and Elijah Hughes combined for more than half of the Orange's points against Clemson. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Clemson
Clemson defeated Duke earlier this season, but faces a Syracuse team on a five-game winning streak. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to keep winning streak alive against Clemson
The Orange enter South Carolina coming off five straight wins. Here’s what our beat reporters think will happen against Clemson. Read More »
McCleary: Kobe Bryant inspired a generation. I thought those people lived forever.
Kobe Bryant inspired a generation, and his death on Sunday has shaken the basketball community. Read More »
Joe Girard III’s physical training built him into a starting point guard
Joe Girard III has helped lead an offense that’s fourth in the ACC in offensive efficiency, per KenPom. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse defeats Pittsburgh, 69-61, for 5th-straight win
Syracuse's five-game winning streak in conference play is its longest since 2016-17. Read More »
Syracuse's zone defense holds Pitt to under 40% shooting in 69-61 win
By forcing Pittsburgh to shoot from the outside, Syracuse took the Panthers out of their comfort zone Read More »
Syracuse uses early 20-point lead to hold off Pittsburgh, 69-61
Even though Elijah Hughes didn't score in the opening half, the Orange still built a quick lead behind 18 points from Buddy Boeheim. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 69-61 win over Pittsburgh
Three takeaways from Syracuse's 69-61 win over Pittsburgh in the Carrier Dome Read More »
The Final Word: Syracuse beats Notre Dame for 4th straight win
Listen to beat reporters Michael McCleary and Josh Schafer break down Syracuse's fourth straight victory. Read More »
Beat writers predict Saturday's Syracuse-Pittsburgh matchup in the Dome
Syracuse is riding a four-game winning streak into its matchup against Pittsburgh. Read More »