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Beat writers agree Syracuse will fall to SMU in 1st-ever matchup

Syracuse travels to SMU Tuesday in the first-ever matchup between the two programs. Our beat writers unanimously agree the Orange will lose to the Mustangs in their final road contest of the regular season. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 9:34 pm


Previewing the Orange's final regular season road game against SMU

Syracuse looks to bounce back from its second-half collapse against Virginia Tech with a road bout against SMU. The Mustangs are 12-6 in ACC play, and rank third in the conference in points per game with 81.7. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 9:13 pm


Gallery: The D.O.’s top 10 photos from February

The Daily Orange has compiled our top-10 photos from February, featuring looks into campus communities, sports and city news. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 12:11 am


Syracuse native Deng Garang emerges as future cornerstone at Le Moyne

Deng Garang grew up in Syracuse, playing for Bishop Grimes High School. Now, he's broke out as a redshirt freshman at Le Moyne College. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 11:05 pm


State of the Orange: Evaluating SU’s season with a week to play

Our beat writer evaluates the state of the Orange with two games to go in the regular season and the conference tournament just a week away. Read More »

March 2, 2025 at 10:14 pm


Turnovers come back to haunt Syracuse in OT loss to Virginia Tech

After turning the ball over four times in the first half, Syracuse committed 10 turnovers across the final 30 minutes, leading to a disastrous loss to Virginia Tech. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 6:32 pm


Observations from SU’s OT loss to VT: Late-game collapse, Carlos' heroics

Though Jaquan Carlos registered nine assists, Syracuse fell 101-95 to Virginia Tech. Our beat writer has more observations from the loss. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 3:01 pm


Syracuse collapses in final minutes, falls 101-95 to Virginia Tech in OT

Despite Jaquan Carlos’s buzzer-beater to force overtime, Syracuse couldn’t escape its late-game collapse as it fell 101-95 to Virginia Tech. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 2:51 pm


Beat writers split on if Syracuse will defeat Virginia Tech for 2nd straight win

Syracuse faces Virginia Tech on the road after defeating NC State by 14 Wednesday to likely book its ticket to the ACC Tournament. Read More »

February 28, 2025 at 10:53 pm


Previewing Syracuse’s road bout with Virginia Tech

Syracuse faces Virginia Tech on the road Saturday in a pivotal ACC clash. Tobi Lawal is VT’s lone scorer averaging double digits. Read More »

February 28, 2025 at 3:16 pm


Stifling defense pushes Syracuse past NC State

Syracuse allowed its fewest points since Jan. 7 and led 33-19 in defensive rebounds Wednesday versus NC State, helping it snap its three-game losing streak. Read More »

February 27, 2025 at 12:25 am


Observations from SU’s win over NC State: Depth shines, defense emerges strong

Syracuse had eight different scorers Wednesday versus NC State, with three totaling 14 or more points. TIMMY has more observations from SU’s win over the Wolfpack, its first in four games. Read More »

February 26, 2025 at 9:10 pm


SU likely secures ACC Tournament spot with 74-60 win over NC State

Jyáre Davis and Eddie Lampkin Jr. combined for 29 points to lead Syracuse past NC State 74-60 on Wednesday. Read More »

February 26, 2025 at 9:08 pm


Analyzing SU's offensive collapses across 3-game losing skid

Strings of empty second-half offensive possessions have led Syracuse men's basketball to lose its last three games. Read More »

February 25, 2025 at 11:04 pm


Beat writers split on if Syracuse can defeat NC State

Syracuse hosts NC State coming off a three-game losing skid, with recent losses to Miami, UNC and Pitt. Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will defeat the Wolfpack. Read More »

February 25, 2025 at 9:09 pm


Previewing SU’s crucial matchup against NC State

Syracuse men's basketball sits a game ahead of NC State in the ACC standings, holding onto the last spot for the conference tournament. Read More »

February 25, 2025 at 9:01 pm


Breaking down remaining schedules for the ACC's bottom-5 teams

With four games to play in the regular season, Syracuse is in 15th place in the ACC and holds the last spot for the conference tournament. Read More »

February 24, 2025 at 8:54 pm


Girshon: Syracuse’s embarrassing collapse vs. Pitt wasn’t surprising

Column: Syracuse led Pittsburgh 22-6 early in Tuesday's game before crumbling in the second half, leading to an embarrassing 80-69 loss. The Orange's collapse wasn't surprising in the slightest, our columnist writes. Read More »

February 19, 2025 at 1:37 am


Observations from SU’s defeat to Pitt: Early turnovers, 3s galore

Chris Bell took over against Pittsburgh with a season-high 23 points and seven made 3s, but Syracuse still fell to the Panthers 80-69. Here are more observations on the Orange's road loss. Read More »

February 18, 2025 at 9:25 pm


Syracuse crumbles in 2nd half en route to 80-69 loss to Pitt

Syracuse led Pittsburgh by as much as 16 points in the first half but was outscored by 18 in the second half, leading to an 80-69 loss. Read More »

February 18, 2025 at 9:19 pm


Beat writers agree SU will fall to Pitt for 2nd time

Syracuse heads to Pittsburgh on Tuesday in hopes of splitting the season series against the Panthers. Our beat writers expect Pitt to win. Read More »

February 17, 2025 at 9:13 pm


Previewing Syracuse's 2nd contest against Pittsburgh

Pitt's deadly backcourt tandem of Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett each average over 16 points per game, leading the Panthers. Here's more on Pitt ahead of Syracuse's 16th ACC game. Read More »

February 17, 2025 at 8:57 pm


Ian Jackson’s team-high 23 points leads North Carolina past Syracuse

North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson broke out for a resurgent 23 points Saturday, knocking down five 3-pointers to lead the Tar Heels past Syracuse 88-82. Read More »

February 16, 2025 at 12:47 am


Observations from SU’s loss to UNC: 2-3 zone appears, late push falters

North Carolina was lethal from deep against Syracuse, as the Tar Heels hit 13 3s to help quell the Orange's 11-point second-half comeback. Read More »

February 15, 2025 at 8:38 pm