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Beat writers split on if Syracuse loses to SMU in ACC Tournament 1st Round
Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will beat Mustangs for a second time this season to advance and snap a five-game skid. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s ACC Tournament opener against SMU
Syracuse begins its quest to win five ACC Tournament games in five days against SMU Tuesday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Mustangs, who are on the March Madness bubble. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament path
Syracuse finished the regular season 1-10 in Quad 1 games, forcing it to run the table in the conference tournament to earn an automatic bid into March Madness. Read More »
After 2nd losing regular season, Autry says ‘Orange Standard’ is different
After Syracuse sealed its second consecutive losing regular season, Adrian Autry said the “Orange Standard” is different than what it used to be. Read More »
Syracuse needs an ACC Tournament miracle run: ‘It’s as simple as that’
It’s no secret now. After another loss to end its regular season, Syracuse is in need of a historic ACC Tournament run to keep its season, and the Adrian Autry era, alive. Read More »
Observations from SU’s overtime loss to Pitt: Late push, Starling struggles
Facing a 12-point second-half deficit, Syracuse went on a 10-0 “kill shot” run to pull within two points. It wasn’t enough to secure a regular-season finale win. Read More »
Syracuse caps disappointing regular season with 71-69 OT loss to Pitt
Syracuse fell to Pitt 71-69 in overtime in its regular-season finale Saturday. The Orange’s half-court heave with seconds left wasn’t enough as they dropped their fifth straight game to fall under .500. Read More »
Without Dominique Darius, Syracuse’s offense sputters in ACC Tournament exit
Without star guard Dominique Darius, Syracuse struggled to get an offensive footing versus Louisville, knocking SU out of the ACC Tournament. Read More »
Observations from SU’s ACC Tournament loss to Louisville: No Darius, bad start
Syracuse women’s basketball was without star guard Dominique Darius in Friday’s ACC Tournament Quarterfinals loss to Louisville, hampering the Orange’s offense. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s conference tournament exit. Read More »
Syracuse loses to Louisville again, falls 87-61 in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals
Syracuse failed to establish its offensive rhythm early against Louisville Friday. SU couldn’t overcome its halftime deficit and exited the ACC Tournament in the quarterfinals with an 87-61 defeat. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s ACC Tournament Quarterfinal rematch vs. Louisville
Syracuse earned its first ACC Tournament win under Felisha Legette-Jack by defeating Cal 70-59 Thursday. Next up is a matchup with No. 2 seed Louisville, which SU lost to on Feb. 8. Read More »
Syracuse was in danger of losing to Cal. Uche Izoje didn’t allow it to.
Syracuse nearly blew a 20-point lead against Cal. But Uche Izoje, with a 23-point double-double, simply didn’t allow that to happen. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win vs. Cal: Suffocating start, 2nd-half slump
Syracuse played two halves that were utter opposites of each other — but did enough to walk away with an ACC Tournament win over Cal, propelled by Sophie Burrows and Journey Thompson. Here are more observations from SU’s 70-59 win. Read More »
Syracuse holds off late comeback, beats Cal 70-59 in ACC Tournament 2nd Round
Syracuse women’s basketball led by 21 at halftime in its ACC Tournament Second Round matchup against Cal, but nearly blew the advantage in the second half. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse beats Pitt, goes above .500
Syracuse men’s basketball is on the verge of finishing with fewer ACC wins than last year in its worst season since 1968-69. Read More »
2026 ACC Tournament Guide
As Syracuse’s basketball teams near the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, one team has shown significant growth this season, while the other remains stagnant. Read More »
What to know before Syracuse’s regular-season finale vs. Pitt
Syracuse wraps up its third regular season under head coach Adrian Autry at home against Pitt on Saturday. The Orange took down the Panthers in the two squads’ first matchup this year. Read More »
Previewing SU women’s basketball’s ACC Tournament opener vs. Cal
Syracuse played Cal to a triple-overtime thriller in January. They meet again in the second round of the ACC Tournament Thursday. Read More »
Beat writers predict how Syracuse women’s basketball fares in ACC Tournament
Syracuse women’s basketball opens the postseason Thursday in the ACC Tournament in Duluth, Georgia. Our beat writers weigh in on how the Orange will perform in the conference tournament. Read More »
TRUE TO HIMSELF: It’s time for Naithan George to remind Syracuse fans why he’s here
Naithan George has stayed true to his pass-first roots this season, demonstrated by his high-ranking ACC assist average. Read More »
MADE FOR MARCH: Syracuse leans on captain trio for offensive edge, postseason pedigree
Sophie Burrows, Dominique Darius and Laila Phelia all played NCAA Tournament minutes before becoming captains at Syracuse. Read More »
'STORY OF SURVIVAL': Throughout an ‘irregular upbringing,’ basketball is Nate Kingz’s escape
Nate Kingz could extend his college career through a waiver after a year in NAIA and JUCO. After growing up in foster care, basketball has always been Kingz’s escape. Read More »
2ND-IN-COMMAND: Natasha Adair is more than an assistant — she’s Syracuse’s 2nd head coach
“I absolutely wouldn’t change a thing.” Natasha Adair was a head coach for over a decade. But after a tumultuous Arizona State tenure, she’s moving forward as Syracuse’s associate head coach. Read More »
LOYALTY TESTED: Adrian Autry's Syracuse future is at a crossroads
Adrian Autry embodies Syracuse basketball, but his future as head coach is in doubt as the Orange may missing another March Madness Read More »