Tag: cuse basketball
Observations from No. 19 SU’s OT loss to No. 12 NC State: Fair bounces back, nightmare 2nd quarter
Dyaisha Fair scored 26 points and shot 6-for-13 from 3 in No. 19 Syracuse’s overtime loss to No. 12 NC State. More observations from SU’s regular season finale. Read More »
No. 19 Syracuse falls to No. 12 NC State 75-71 in OT to finish regular season
No. 19 Syracuse had the chance to set its program record for wins in a regular season, but it fell to No. 12 NC State 75-71 in overtime. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will complete season sweep over Louisville
Syracuse defeated Louisville 94-92 the last time they faced. Our beat writers predict that the Orange will complete a season sweep over the Cardinals. Read More »
Recruiting, relationships spurred Brenden Straughn's swift ascension to SU assistant
Syracuse assistant Brenden Straughn's reputation in the DMV promises to extend SU’s evergreen recruiting pipeline for years to come. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know ahead of No. 12 NC State
No. 19 Syracuse takes on No. 12 NC State Thursday in its first matchup versus the Wolfpack since a 25-point loss in last year's ACC Tournament. Read More »
‘Free Dyaisha’ is the key to unlocking No. 19 Syracuse’s offense
No. 19 Syracuse has unleashed Dyaisha Fair by playing her off the ball in half-court sets, and she's taken advantage from beyond the arc. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Louisville in 2nd matchup with SU
A win over Louisville Saturday could prove vital for Syracuse's NCAA Tournament chances. More on the Orange's second matchup versus the Cardinals. Read More »
Judah Mintz drops game-high 29 points in potential last home game at SU
Judah Mintz tallied a game-high 29 points to lead Syracuse over Virginia Tech in its final regular-season home game. Read More »
Syracuse fends off 2nd straight comeback attempt, defeats Virginia Tech 84-71
Virginia Tech narrowed a 19-point Syracuse lead to as low as seven in the second half, but the Orange held on for a 13-point win by shooting 56.7% from the field. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over VT: 4 double-digit scorers, rebounding woes
Led by Judah Mintz's game-high 29 points, four Syracuse scorers finished in double digits against Virginia Tech. More observations on SU’s 84-71 victory. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing Syracuse’s shaky 2nd half against Notre Dame
Syracuse led by 20 points through the first half against Notre Dame, yet was outscored by 17 in the second half despite salvaging a close win. Analyzing the second-half plays that allowed the Fighting Irish to cut SU's lead. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will defeat Virginia Tech
Our beat writers are split on if Syracuse will defeat Virginia Tech Tuesday in SU's final home game of the season. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Virginia Tech
With three regular-season games left, Syracuse returns home Tuesday to take on Virginia Tech, which only has one road win this season. More on SU's next opponent. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 19 in latest AP Poll
Syracuse women’s basketball fell two spots to No. 19 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Duke and a win over Pittsburgh. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse shuts down Liatu King down the stretch in win over Pittsburgh
After Pittsburgh's Liatu King scored 25 points in the first three quarters, No. 17 Syracuse held her to four points in the fourth quarter of its comeback win. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair's 15 4th-quarter points propel No. 17 SU to 63-53 win over Pitt
Dyaisha Fair scored 15 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead No. 17 Syracuse’s comeback victory over Pitt. Read More »
Observations from No. 17 Syracuse’s win over Pittsburgh: King’s presence, 4th quarter breakout
For the second straight game Syracuse struggled from the field with a 32.8% clip. More observations on SU’s comeback win over Pittsburgh. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Pittsburgh
Coming off its lowest scoring performance of the season against Duke, No. 17 Syracuse battles Pittsburgh in its final regular-season home game. More on SU’s next opponent. Read More »
'Jim Boeheim Day' honors Hall of Fame head coach
Feb. 24, 2024, is officially “Jim Boeheim Day” as Syracuse held a ceremony to honor the Hall of Fame men's basketball head coach. Read More »
Syracuse struggles with Notre Dame's pace in 2nd half of its close victory
“I wanted to get the pace going a little bit because we want to take good shots." Syracuse struggled with Notre Dame's pace in the second half of its close win over the Fighting Irish. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Notre Dame: Shaky 2nd half, J.J. Starling reunion
In his first game against his former team, J.J. Starling scored 14 points to help Syracuse defeat Notre Dame. More observations on the win. Read More »
Syracuse blows 29-point lead, survives late Notre Dame comeback in 88-85 win
Syracuse allowed Notre Dame to storm back from a 29-point deficit, but the Orange overcame the Fighting Irish's comeback attempt in an 88-85 victory. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse dominated on the glass in loss to Duke
“When you get beat 52-25 on the boards, the fight wasn’t what it needed to be.” In its 58-45 loss to Duke, No. 17 Syracuse notched a season-low 25 rebounds. Read More »
No. 17 Syracuse falls 58-45 to Duke in worst offensive performance of season
No. 17 Syracuse scored a season-low in points and Dyaisha Fair was held to 7-for-25 shooting as the Orange suffered a 58-45 upset loss to Duke. Read More »