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Emerman: Deep March runs make SU's average regular seasons worth it

Syracuse hasn't been ranked in the AP Top 10 since 2014, but Jim Boeheim has coached the Orange to three Sweet 16s and a Final Four since. Read More »

March 22, 2021 at 2:09 pm


Girard ignites SU offense with 4 early 3-pointers against West Virginia

Girard recorded six rebounds for the third consecutive game and seven assists for the second on Sunday, the first and second time he’s produced those numbers in his Syracuse career, respectively. Read More »

March 22, 2021 at 1:36 am


Marek Dolezaj overcomes foul trouble to help send Syracuse to Sweet 16

Except for two turnovers and one charge, Marek Dolezaj played 38 mistake-free minutes in Syracuse’s win over West Virginia to advance to the Sweet 16. Read More »

March 21, 2021 at 11:03 pm


Syracuse is heading to Sweet 16 with last-second 75-72 win over WVU

No. 11 seed Syracuse advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018 after defeating No. 3 seed West Virginia. Read More »

March 21, 2021 at 7:40 pm


3 takeaways from Syracuse’s win over West Virginia to advance to Sweet 16

It came down to the last second, but Buddy Boeheim's second half surge and late free throw led the No. 11 Orange over No. 3 West Virginia. Read More »

March 21, 2021 at 7:34 pm


10 fun facts about No. 3-seed West Virginia

Here are 10 fun facts about West Virginia University before Syracuse faces off with the Mountaineers on Sunday. Read More »

March 20, 2021 at 11:35 pm


Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse to defeat No. 3 WVU, advance to Sweet 16

Our beat writers think No. 11 seed Syracuse will upset No. 3 West Virginia and book its spot in the Sweet 16. Read More »

March 20, 2021 at 8:36 pm


The next day: What Edwards, Braswell's emergence means for Syracuse

After struggling to earn minutes and convert on shots early in the season, Braswell and Edwards have emerged as additional options. Read More »

March 20, 2021 at 7:15 pm


Buddy Boeheim adds to blazing March with 30 points in upset over No. 6 SDSU

Without Buddy Boeheim's 30 points, Syracuse wouldn’t have upset No. 6 San Diego State 78-62 to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 West Virginia. Read More »

March 20, 2021 at 2:50 am


3 takeaways from Syracuse's 78-62 NCAA Tournament win over San Diego State

No. 11 Syracuse is moving deeper into the NCAA Tournament with a 78-62 win over No. 6 San Diego State. Read More »

March 19, 2021 at 11:57 pm


The zone strikes again: No. 11 Syracuse upsets No. 6 San Diego State, 78-62

Buddy Boeheim scored 30 points in Syracuse's dominant win over San Diego State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 19, 2021 at 11:57 pm


10 fun facts about No. 6 San Diego State before it faces No. 11 Syracuse

Read 10 fun facts about San Diego State before Syracuse faces off with the Aztecs on Friday. Read More »

March 19, 2021 at 10:20 am


Quincy Guerrier’s gradual improvements help evolve SU’s defense

After one season at Syracuse, Quincy Guerrier has adjusted to Syracuse's defense. He now serves an important role in Boeheim's 2-3 zone. Read More »

March 17, 2021 at 11:24 pm


Opponent preview: A closer look at San Diego State before matchup with SU

The Daily Orange analyzes San Diego State’s strengths and weaknesses before it faces Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Read More »

March 17, 2021 at 10:34 pm


Beat writer Q&A: San Diego Union-Tribune’s Mark Zeigler previews SU-SDSU

The Daily Orange spoke with San Diego State University beat writer about what to expect from the Aztecs on Friday. Read More »

March 17, 2021 at 9:45 pm


Is Syracuse poised for another March Madness run?

On this episode of The D.O. Sportscast, the men's basketball beat writers join host Thomas Shults to discuss their predictions for Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 16, 2021 at 10:48 pm


No new COVID-19 cases as Syracuse arrives in Indiana, Wildhack says

John Wildhack told reporters that Syracuse has arrived in Indianapolis and has no new COVID cases. Read More »

March 16, 2021 at 4:14 pm


COVID-19 is OCC basketball’s biggest test to return to another winning season

How the COVID-19 pandemic has put OCC's winning program in jeopardy. Read More »

February 8, 2021 at 9:01 pm


Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse win over Clemson

Clemson has lost four of its last six games. Our beat writers agree that Syracuse will win in South Carolina on Saturday afternoon. Read More »

February 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm


Former SU basketball coach Bernie Fine sued for alleged sexual assault

The lawsuit, filed in Onondaga County Supreme Court on Jan. 12, also names the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County as defendants, accusing them of negligent behavior that allowed Fine to repeatedly abuse the plaintiff. Read More »

January 27, 2021 at 9:28 pm


D.O. Sports’ most newsworthy stories of spring 2020

With the spring semester coming to a close, here’s a list of the 10 most-newsworthy sports stories from the last five months. Read More »

May 6, 2020 at 10:55 pm


Syracuse Athletics draws record $99.8 million in revenue

SU’s basketball and football programs combined for 80.9% of all athletic revenue Read More »

March 26, 2020 at 1:11 am



Syracuse has lowest scoring game in 74 years against No. 11 Virginia

The last time the Orange scored under 34 points was Feb. 21, 1945. Read More »

November 6, 2019 at 11:10 pm