Tag: Men’s basketball
Film Review: Analyzing the crucial, game-clinching possessions in SU’s 72-69 win over Miami
Timely outside jumpshooting and a furious back-and-forth down the stretch resulted in the Orange capturing their second straight conference win. Here’s a breakdown of the final possessions which propelled Syracuse to a 72-69 victory over Miami. Read More »
Smart passing, decision making helps Syracuse defeat Miami 72-69
Judah Mintz's 13th and final assist against Miami found Quadir Copeland for a game-winning 3-pointer as Syracuse defeated Miami 72-69. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s buzzer-beater win over Miami: Depth tested, sharing the ball
The Orange finished with 19 assists, their most in an ACC game this season. More observations from Syracuse's buzzer-beating win over Miami. Read More »
Quadir Copeland's buzzer-beating 3 seals SU's 72-69 win over Miami
Syracuse guard Quadir Copeland hit a 3-pointer with time expiring to stun Miami 72-69. Read More »
SU’s static half-court offense limits chances for statement win
Syracuse’s 69-58 victory at Pittsburgh displayed flashes of its ability to execute in the half-court. But for most of this season, directionless offensive sets have been the bane of SU’s success. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Miami
Syracuse is set to face one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the country Saturday in Miami, which shot 40.7% from 3 through its first 16 games. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances against Miami
Fresh off of a season-sweep of Pittsburgh Tuesday, Syracuse hosts Miami. The Hurricanes enter on a 84-75 loss to Florida State, but our beat writers are split on Saturday’s outcome. Read More »
J.J. Starling drops team-high 17 points in 'best game' with Syracuse
J.J. Starling’s 17 points on 64% shooting led Syracuse to a 69-58 win over Pitt. He said he knew a good game was coming after his first shot. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Pitt: Depth shines, Defense limits Carrington
Syracuse featured seven different 3-point scorers while holding Pitt's Carlton Carrington to zero points. More observations on SU's win over Pitt. Read More »
Syracuse secures Quad 1 win via 3-point barrage against Pittsburgh
Against Pittsburgh, Syracuse shot 47% from the field and a season-high 58% from 3, leading to its first road ACC victory of the year, defeating Pittsburgh 69-58. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Pittsburgh ahead of 2nd matchup with SU
After a 36-point loss to North Carolina, Syracuse looks to bounce back against Pittsburgh. The Orange face a Panthers team that is 1-4 in the ACC. Read More »
Our beat writers are split if Syracuse will defeat Pittsburgh
After the Orange fell 103-67 against North Carolina on Saturday, out beat writers are split on whether they will bounce back against Pitt. Read More »
The Next Day: Adrian Autry hopes Syracuse can 'move forward' from blowout loss to UNC
"We just got to move forward, we got to flush this out.” Syracuse's historic, blowout loss to UNC questions whether SU can bounce back against the ACC teams it can, and should, beat. Read More »
Syracuse gets bullied down low in blowout loss to No. 7 North Carolina
All-ACC center Armando Bacot bullied Maliq Brown and anyone that got in his way. The Tar Heels played aggressively down low, finishing with 19 offensive rebounds and 22 second chance points. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s blowout loss against UNC: Bacot dominates, Williams' bad outing
The defeat served as yet another reminder that the Orange cannot compete with the big boys of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They are now 0-4 against ranked opponents, losing by a combined score of 338-246. Read More »
No. 7 UNC dismantles Syracuse 103-67 in program's worst-ever ACC loss
SU shot 37% from the floor for the second consecutive game as No. 7 UNC handed Syracuse its worst ACC loss ever. Read More »
Our beat writers agree No. 7 North Carolina will defeat Syracuse
Our beat writers unanimously agree that No. 7 North Carolina will hand Syracuse its third conference loss of the season. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 7 North Carolina
Through 15 games this season, UNC is one of two ACC teams to hold its opponents to under a 40% shooting clip from the field. More on the Tar Heels. Read More »
Chris Bell, Justin Taylor bounce back in victory over Boston College
After combining for just three points at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Chris Bell and Justin Taylor notched a joint 27 in SU’s (11-4, 2-2 ACC) bounceback win over the Eagles (10-5, 1-3 ACC). Read More »
Observations from SU’s victory over BC: Mintz sits to start, Bell drops double-digits
Chris Bell found his stride again by recording a game-best 20 points while Maliq Brown and Judah Mintz tacked on 19 and 10, respectively, to cap off the Orange’s bounce-back victory. Read More »
Syracuse survives Boston College comeback in 69-59 win
“I thought we had probably one of our better defensive games that we had in conference play this year." Behind a strong defensive effort inside, Syracuse defeated BC to earn its second ACC win this season. Read More »
SU center Naheem McLeod out for remainder of 2023-24 season
Naheem McLeod will be sidelined for the rest of the 2023-24 season, according to Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry. McLeod was ruled out indefinitely on Jan. 10 prior to SU’s home matchup with Boston College. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of Boston College
Boston College is averaging 14 more points per game than it did last season and is 48th in the nation in 3-point percentage. More on Syracuse's next opponent. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will defeat Boston College
Our beat writers unanimously agree Syracuse will defeat Boston College to win its second ACC game of the season and first of 2024. Read More »