Tag: Men’s basketball
Observations from SU’s loss vs. Hofstra: Starling’s strong start, PG problems
Syracuse guard J.J. Starling scored 12 of Syracuse’s first 15 points but was held to just two in the second half as Hofstra took control. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s loss to the Pride. Read More »
Syracuse comeback falls short in 70-69 upset loss to Hofstra
The Orange went on a 9-0 run in the final five minutes and took the lead with 56 seconds remaining but couldn’t hold on for the victory Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Hofstra for 2nd win in 2 days
After narrowly beating Saint Joseph’s Thursday, Syracuse is in action again less than 48 hours later against Hofstra. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse's nonconference clash with Hofstra
Syracuse will look for its third straight win when it hosts Hofstra in the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday afternoon. The Pride have one of the best offensive players in the country in Cruz Davis. Read More »
Tyler Betsey, Nate Kingz shine vs. St. Joe’s: ‘They're big time for us’
“We're just shot makers, and today we made shots.” Tyler Betsey and Nate Kingz combined for 30 of Syracuse’s 71 points in its eight-point win over Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse lost momentum but refined its game during 9-day break
Syracuse pulled off an upset win, then had to wait nine days for its next opponent. SU lost momentum, resulting in a sluggish victory over Saint Joseph’s Thursday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Saint Joseph’s: No ‘kill’ shots, season-low 3s
Syracuse shot a season-low 14 3-pointers, but prevailed down the stretch to defeat Saint Joseph’s 71-63. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s second straight win. Read More »
Syracuse survives upset scare for 71-63 win over Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse survived an upset scare Thursday night, taking down Saint Joseph’s 71-63 for its sixth victory of the season. The Orange led by just one point with 10 minutes to play but pulled away in the closing minutes for the win. Read More »
‘Freak athlete’: William Kyle III isn’t your typical center
William Kyle III’s blend of athleticism, knack for doing the little things and undersized stature make him unlike a typical center. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s nonconference bout vs. Saint Joseph’s
Following a four-game stretch versus ranked opponents, Syracuse begins its final set of nonconference games versus Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. Read More »
Beat writers concur Syracuse will crush Saint Joseph’s at home
Our beat writers unanimously agree the Orange will defeat St. Joseph’s in their first clash with the Hawks since 1999. Read More »
4 defining stats from Syracuse men’s basketball’s Quad 1 gauntlet
Syracuse struggled to rebound and shoot from beyond the arc while point guard Naithan George had turnover issues during its Quad 1 gauntlet. Read More »
Ryan Moesch’s high school scoring progression sparked Siena commitment
Ryan Moesch’s 1,801 points for Chittenango High School and state-leading 36.3 points per game his junior year sparked a commitment to Siena. Read More »
Syracuse’s ACC outlook as it prepares for season-defining stretch
SU sits at 5-3 heading into its final nonconference slate. With three weeks before ACC play, here’s an outlook on its conference schedule. Read More »
Syracuse is one of D1’s worst free-throw shooting teams. A sports psychologist weighs in.
Syracuse men’s basketball’s 57.3% free-throw percentage is the third-worst among 365 Division I programs. Our beat writer spoke with Dr. Mark P. Otten, a sports psychologist who weighed in on the Orange’s struggles from the charity stripe. Read More »
Syracuse freshman Aaron Womack to redshirt for 2025-26 season
Syracuse men's basketball freshman Aaron Womack plans to redshirt for the 2025-26 season, SU Athletics announced Friday. Womack is the only player on the Orange’s roster to not appear in a game yet this season. Read More »
Gallery: Best shots from Syracuse’s win, court rush vs. No. 13 Tennessee
Gallery Syracuse stunned No. 13 Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge Tuesday night for its first win over the Volunteers since 1993. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from SU’s narrow two-point win. Read More »
Syracuse’s 'Fighter of the Game' encapsulates new brand, winning formula
Syracuse rewards a player each game with the “Fighter of the Game” award, featuring custom boxing gloves and a championship belt. Tuesday, Adrian Autry earned the honor. Read More »
Adrian Autry desperately needed a Quad 1 win. His team found it.
After Syracuse's winless trip to Las Vegas, Adrian Autry was under immense pressure. In the biggest game of Autry’s tenure, SU captured a signature win over Tennesse. Read More »
Nate Kingz does it all to beat Tennessee: ‘That’s (who) we see every day’
“That’s the Nate Kingz we see every day in practice.” Syracuse guard Nate Kingz scored a team-best 19 points and locked down Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie to carry the Orange past the Volunteers for a crucial upset win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Tennessee: Kingz’s spark, clutch plays
Against No. 13 Tennessee, Syracuse guard Nate Kingz dropped a team-best 19 points to help lead the Orange to a stunning upset win. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 62-60 victory over the Volunteers. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 for 1st Quad 1 win
Syracuse pulled off its biggest win of the season Tuesday, knocking off No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 in the final minutes. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse beats No. 13 Tennessee in ACC/SEC Challenge
After a winless trip to Las Vegas, Syracuse heads into its matchup against No. 13 Tennessee on a three-game losing streak. Our beat writers predict whether the Orange can get back in the win column against the Vols. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s conference challenge clash with No. 13 Tennessee
After dropping three Quad 1 games in Las Vegas, Syracuse returns home Tuesday for another chance at a big-time win versus No. 13 Tennessee. Read More »