Tag: cuse basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about Georgia Tech
Coming off its first top 10 win since 2019 against UNC, Syracuse faces Georgia Tech Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Georgia Tech
After its upset win over No. 7 North Carolina, Syracuse takes on Georgia Tech Saturday. Our beat writers agree that SU will pick up a road win against GT. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before No. 19 SU’s matchup with Miami
No. 19 Syracuse begins a two-game road trip Thursday against Miami, which ranks ninth in the ACC. Read More »
Syracuse’s play in final 4 minutes secures upset over No. 7 UNC
“We just knew it was going to come down to getting stops.” The Orange made 12 free throws and notched four steals in the final four minutes to defeat No. 7 North Carolina 86-79. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 7 North Carolina, defeats AP Top 10 team for 1st time since 2019
Judah Mintz and J.J. Starling combined for 48 points to dominate down the stretch in Syracuse’s 86-79 upset over No. 7 North Carolina. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over No. 7 UNC: Post defense, Foul trouble
Despite trailing by one with just over six minutes remaining, Syracuse outmatched No. 7 North Carolina down the stretch for a seven-point win. More observations on SU's upset victory. Read More »
Film Review: A look into SU’s empty possessions down the stretch in narrow loss to Clemson
After J.J. Starling canned a mid-range jumper to tie the game 60-60, Syracuse went scoreless for the next two minutes. A look into what went wrong during final stages of SU’s 77-68 defeat to Clemson. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 7 North Carolina
Since Syracuse’s 36-point loss to North Carolina, the Tar Heels have remained atop the ACC, only suffering losses to Georgia Tech and Clemson. Read More »
Beat writers split on SU’s second meeting with No. 7 North Carolina
After falling to the Tar Heels on Jan. 13, our beat writers are split if Syracuse will defeat No. 7 North Carolina Tuesday. Read More »
While injured, Dominique Camp connects with SU teammates through NIL deal
“(It’s) just something that I needed to do, to help the team continue to grow and for me to have an impact on my season.” Despite being out for the year with a knee injury, Dominique Camp’s NIL deal helps her give back to her team. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair wins Naismith Player of the Week
Dyaisha Fair has been named the Naismith women’s college basketball Player of the Week. She led Syracuse to a 2-0 week, dropping 29 points against then-No. 15 Louisville. Read More »
Syracuse rises four spots to No. 19 in latest AP Poll
After an upset win over then-No. 15 Louisville, Syracuse rose four spots to No. 19 in the latest AP Poll, its highest ranking under head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. Read More »
An oral history of Tyler Ennis’ 2014 buzzer-beater against Pitt
Ten years ago today, Tyler Ennis hit a 35-foot buzzer-beater to lift No. 1 Syracuse over No. 25 Pitt. Our beat writer has the oral history of the rivalry and Ennis' iconic shot. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair propels No. 23 Syracuse’s fourth double-digit comeback of season
“We want to embrace every second we have with Dyaisha Fair.” No. 23 Syracuse’s star point guard dropped a game-high 29 points and led SU’s fourth double-digit comeback win of the season. Read More »
Observations from No. 23 SU’s win over No. 15 Louisville: Breaking the zone, Varejão remains impactful
In the second matchup against Louisville, SU broke the zone defense at a higher rate while mounting another fourth quarter comeback. More observations on SU's victory. Read More »
No. 23 Syracuse completes 4th quarter comeback in 73-72 win over No. 15 Louisville
No. 23 Syracuse trailed No. 15 Louisville by nine with less than seven minutes to go, but finished the game on a 19-9 run to pull out a 73-73 victory. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before No. 23 SU's 2nd game against No. 15 Louisville
No. 23 Syracuse lost to No. 15 Louisville by 12 points in their previous matchup on Feb. 1, but SU is set for a boost in the rematch with Izabel Varejão’s return. More on both sides. Read More »
Joe Girard III finishes with a game-high 18 points in return to Syracuse
“He stepped up when they needed him. He had some big shots. He's definitely gotten better.” In his return to Syracuse, Joe Girard III hit four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 18 points, as Clemson came out with a nine-point victory. Read More »
Syracuse’s 15-point comeback falls short in 77-68 loss to Clemson
Syracuse overcame a 31-16 deficit to tie the game at 60-60, but Clemson outscored SU by nine points in the final 3:15 to pull away in a 77-68 win. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to lose against Clemson
After breaking a two-game losing streak with a win against Louisville, our beat writers expect Syracuse to fall versus Clemson. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Clemson
Before its matchup with Syracuse, Clemson upset No. 3 North Carolina on the road earlier this week. More on the Tigers. Read More »
Clemson's Joe Girard III previews his return to Syracuse
Joe Girard III, who averages 15 points per game for Clemson, returns to face his alma mater. Read More »
After 2-month absence, Izabel Varejão stars in No. 23 Syracuse’s win over GT
“She wouldn’t let me not play her.” In her first game since Dec. 4, Izabel Varejão tied her season-highs with 13 points and seven rebounds. Read More »