Tag: cuse basketball
What to know before Syracuse squares off against Notre Dame
Amid a four-game losing streak, pressure is mounting on Syracuse ahead of its next contest against Notre Dame, which sits at 2-6 in ACC play. Our beat writer previews the Orange and Fighting Irish before Saturday night’s matchup. Read More »
Laila Phelia was much more than just a scorer against Georgia Tech
“I feel like now I’m starting to get the hang of it.” Laila Phelia nabbed a career-high seven steals in Syracuse’s 24-point win over Georgia Tech Thursday. The performance showed she’s more than just a scorer. Read More »
Syracuse pummels Georgia Tech 94-70 for biggest ACC win of season
Syracuse pounced on Georgia Tech early and never trailed en route to a 94-70 domination at home Thursday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s bounce-back win over GT: Punching 1st, same old Uche
Coming off a career game against UNC, Uche Izoje recorded her 10th double-double of the season Thursday against Georgia Tech, fueling Syracuse’s 94-70 victory. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s basketball’s home matchup vs. Georgia Tech
UNC snapped Syracuse’s three-game win streak on Sunday. The Orange return home looking to right the ship against Georgia Tech. Read More »
‘A DREAM LIFE’: Lawrence ‘Poetry’ Moten remembered as devoted girl dad, SU’s greatest scorer
“It makes sense to me why he was taken. I think because God wanted somebody so great to be in heaven.” SU basketball legend Lawrence Moten died on Sept. 30, leaving behind a legacy as an elite scorer and devoted family man. Read More »
Quadir Copeland notches near double-double in SU revenge game
Quadir Copeland tallied 19 points, nine assists and four steals against his former team as NC State cruised to a blowout win over Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse hits new low of Autry era with 4th straight loss
“We dug ourselves a hole, and we couldn't get out of it.” Syracuse dropped its fourth-straight game for the first time under third-year coach Adrian Autry, falling to 3-5 in ACC play on the season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to NC State: Copeland shines, 2nd half struggles
SU dropped its fourth consecutive game in an 83-63 road loss to NC State, where the Orange were outscored by 16 points in the second half. Read More »
Syracuse loses 88-68 to NC State in 5th Quad 1 opportunity
Syracuse never led or tied NC State Tuesday night, falling 88-68 in Raleigh and dropping to 1-4 in Quad 1 opportunities. Donnie Freeman and J.J. Starling combined for 41 points, marking 60% of SU’s total. Read More »
Beat writers predict SU will lose vs. NC State, enter Autry’s longest drought
Our beat writers predict Syracuse will drop its fourth straight game when SU faces NC State Tuesday. That would mark its longest losing skid under head coach Adrian Autry after the Orange’s loss to Miami Saturday. Read More »
4 keys to Syracuse escaping season-altering skid
Amid its three-game losing streak, Syracuse’s defense has deteriorated. Our beat writer breaks down four ways SU can escape their skid. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s Quad 1 opportunity at NC State
In NC State’s first season under head coach Will Wade, it has already matched its ACC win total from a year ago. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje earns 6th ACC Rookie of the Week honor
For the sixth time this season, Syracuse center Uche Izoje was named the ACC Rookie of the Week. Izoje posted a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds in SU’s overtime loss to North Carolina Sunday. Read More »
Adrian Autry talks George’s play, Copeland facing Syracuse on ACC Coaches Call
On Monday’s ACC Coaches Call, Adrian Autry assessed point guard Nait George’s play over halfway into Syracuse’s season. Read More »
Quadir Copeland on facing Syracuse: ‘It’s definitely gonna be personal’
For the first time since transferring from Syracuse, Quadir Copeland will face his former program when NC State hosts the Orange Tuesday night in the Lenovo Center. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s overtime loss to UNC: OT again, Phelia returns
Syracuse women’s basketball battled back to take UNC to overtime Sunday, but eventually lost 77-71 behind the Tar Heels’ efficient day from beyond the arc. Read More »
Syracuse falls to North Carolina 77-71 in OT, ends 3-game win streak
Syracuse’s three-game win streak ended Sunday against North Carolina in a 77-71 overtime loss. The Orange trailed by as much as eight points in the fourth quarter and couldn’t complete the job in the extra five minutes. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s road battle with North Carolina
Syracuse takes on North Carolina Sunday in the Carmichael Arena as Laila Phelia returns to the lineup after an injury. Read More »
Kingz, Betsey shut down from 3 as Syracuse’s season spirals further
Syracuse sharpshooters Nate Kingz and Tyler Betsey combined for just two 3-pointers on six attempts in SU’s loss to Miami Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse players describe fan treatment amid 3-game skid: ‘Very disrespectful’
Syracuse’s players spoke about getting booed at home during SU’s loss to Miami, its third straight defeat. Read More »
Syracuse drops 3rd straight in 85-76 home loss vs. Miami
Syracuse dropped its third straight game Saturday, falling at home to Miami 85-76. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Miami: Sticking with depth, mounting pressure
Syracuse was outrebounded by Miami Saturday, resulting in an 85-76 loss. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s third straight loss. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse snapping 2 game skid against Miami
Syracuse’s NCAA resume went from bad to worse with a 76-74 loss to Virginia Tech Wednesday. Read More »