Tag: ncaa tournament
Hot shooting, Elijah Hughes and more takeaways from Syracuse’s season-ending loss
The Orange lost a 78-69 decision in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Baylor. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Men’s and women’s basketball beat writers preview respective NCAA Tournaments
Syracuse's women's basketball team earned a program-high three seed in the NCAA tournament while the men's team is an eight seed Read More »
Syracuse selected to NCAA Tournament as No. 8 seed, will play No. 9 seed Baylor
This is the first time Syracuse has made the NCAA Tournament after four nonconference losses. Read More »
Heyen: Syracuse has cause for concern despite likely NCAA Tournament berth
The Orange appear to have punched their March Madness ticket, but senior staff writer Billy Heyen worries about SU’s shortcomings heading toward the postseason. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Men’s basketball beat writers discuss SU’s loss to Duke
The men's basketball beat writers preview Syracuse's upcoming game against No. 5 North Carolina Read More »
Senior class ends 1st NCAA tournament run in loss to No. 8 Penn State
Seniors like Santita Ebangwese and Jalissa Trotter lost their final game in an Orange uniform in SU's first NCAA tournament run. Read More »
A look forward to Syracuse’s 1st-ever NCAA tournament appearance
The Orange are determined to prove themselves in Penn State this weekend. Read More »
Inside Jim Boeheim’s revamped scheduling philosophy
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim explained the Orange’s nonconference scheduling philosophy. Read More »
Syracuse’s 'quarterback' Asa Goldstock jump starts SU’s offensive sets
In an improved year in goal, Goldstock has used her clearing talent to “ignite” the Syracuse offense. Read More »
How Syracuse makes — or misses — the NCAA tournament
SU women’s lacrosse is firmly on the bubble, and a few weekend results and a suspenseful selection show will determine the Orange’s fate. Read More »
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Three creams, three sugars: Frank Howard and Tyus Battle’s coffee regimen
The guards routinely play 40 minutes per game and cite a pregame caffeine boost as a key stimulant. Read More »
Syracuse’s offense won’t typically win it games, but Tyus Battle’s shooting in crunch time will
Tyus Battle knocked down a clutch 3 late against Arizona State and Syracuse could need another big shot on Friday against TCU. Read More »
Gallery: SU preps to face TCU in Detroit
Check out the best sights from Thursday's media availability and open practices. Read More »
TCU assistant coach David Patrick reminisces about Final Four run in Syracuse
David Patrick, an assistant under TCU head coach Jamie Dixon, played one season at Syracuse back in 1995-96. Read More »
Bourama Sidibe still battling through ‘terrible’ tendinitis condition
The Syracuse freshman forward has battled discomfort in his left knee since last May, though he may be needed to fill some minutes for starting center Paschal Chukwu on Friday night. Read More »
Beat writers predict a tight game in the 60s between Syracuse and TCU
Our most-often correct beat writer differs in his Syracuse-TCU pick from the other two. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances against Oklahoma State
All three of our beat writers predict a high-scoring affair with over 75 points needed to win. Read More »
Syracuse men’s basketball opponent preview: What to know about No. 6 seed TCU
TCU is another dynamic offense that Syracuse will need to slow down if the Orange hopes to move on to the Round of 32. Read More »
Syracuse edges Arizona State, 60-56, to get to NCAA Tournament Round of 64
SU moves on to face six-seed TCU in the Round of 64 on Friday in Detroit. Read More »
SU fans gathered pregame at a Dayton bar after doubting the Orange's Tournament chances
The Syracuse Alumni group hosted a pregame get-together at the Warped Wing Brewery in Dayton, Ohio, in advance of the Orange's game against Arizona State on Wednesday night. Read More »
Men’s basketball roundtable before Syracuse begins its NCAA Tournament
Our beat writers debate whether the Orange should have been here and how this season is a success. Read More »
Beat Writer Q&A: Anthony Totri of The State Press breaks down Arizona State
Syracuse hasn’t faced ASU since 2009. Totri, a beat writer for The State Press, answers questions regarding SU’s unfamiliar foe. Read More »
Beat writers all optimistic for Syracuse, predict tight result against Arizona State
None of the beat writers think it'll be more than a five-point game on Wednesday night. Read More »