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Writer: Josh Schafer

Schafer: Hack thanks the people that mattered more than they knew

Senior staff writer Josh Schafer looks back on his start at The D.O. and how it pulled him out of a dark time. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 12:17 am


‘What are we going to do?’: How no Pro Day impacts potential NFL prospects

Syracuse’s Pro Day was canceled due to the coronavirus. Now, players are forced to exercise amid quarantine and market themselves to NFL teams. Read More »

April 2, 2020 at 11:17 pm


A look at the chaotic 2 hours that led to end of ACC tournament

Every Power 5 conference has canceled their men's basketball tournaments. The ACC commissioner said "we'll see what happens to the NCAA Tournament." Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 2:25 pm


ACC cancels men's basketball tournament amid spread of coronavirus

Syracuse's scheduled quarterfinal game against No. 3 Louisville will not happen. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 12:21 pm


ACC tournament to continue without fans, other conferences cancel

Syracuse will resume its quest for the conference title on Thursday at 9 p.m. against third-seeded Louisville. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 10:55 am


Sidibe helps shift momentum in improbable Syracuse victory

Syracuse out-rebounded the Tar Heels, 37-33. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 1:41 am


Superlatives from Syracuse's 81-53 win against North Carolina

The Orange limited Cole Anthony to just 2-for-10 from the field while Elijah Hughes added 27 points in the ACC tournament's second round. Read More »

March 11, 2020 at 11:42 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about Miami

The Hurricanes have lost four-straight games entering Saturday’s matchup with Syracuse. Read More »

March 7, 2020 at 12:32 pm


Isolation scoring leads Syracuse past Boston College, 84-71

Syracuse only recorded eight assists, but Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim's one-on-one scoring put the Orange over the top in Chestnut Hill. Read More »

March 3, 2020 at 9:10 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about the Pittsburgh Panthers

The Panthers have lost their previous four games. Read More »

February 26, 2020 at 12:37 am


Syracuse's offense used to rely on the 3-pointer. Here's why it's stopped.

Syracuse has shot over 30% from beyond the arc just three times in its last 10 games. Read More »

February 26, 2020 at 12:01 am


With strong second half, Syracuse halts losing skid against Georgia Tech

Syracuse's improved defense in the second half led to a tight win over Georgia Tech. Read More »

February 22, 2020 at 6:25 pm


In a city full of Girards, Joseph Girard III made it big

After always being “the next Girard in town,” Joseph Girard III has outgrown the hype of the area and sprung himself into something bigger. Read More »

February 19, 2020 at 1:06 am


Opponent preview: What to know about No. 8 Florida State

The Seminoles haven’t lost a game in Tallahassee all year, and Syracuse travels to the Donald Tucker Center for a Saturday afternoon matchup. Read More »

February 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm


Missing Elijah Hughes, Syracuse fell to NC State 79-74

Without Elijah Hughes, Syracuse's offense impressed but lacked a closer. Read More »

February 11, 2020 at 9:31 pm


Even with 75-73 win, Syracuse knows it needs to play smarter

Many of Syracuse's fouls were ill-advised, but the Orange survived their foul trouble with a 75-73 win. Read More »

February 9, 2020 at 12:14 am


3 takeaways from Syracuse's 75-73 win over Wake Forest

3 takeaways from Syracuse's thrilling 75-73 win over Wake Forest in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

February 8, 2020 at 10:27 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about the Demon Deacons

After two consecutive conference losses, Syracuse hosts Wake Forest on Saturday night at 8 p.m. Read More »

February 7, 2020 at 4:52 pm


The defensive shifts behind Syracuse’s resurgence in ACC play

Syracuse's five wins over the last six games have been keyed by stronger 2-3 zone defense. Read More »

January 29, 2020 at 10:45 pm


Fast reactions from Syracuse's 71-70 loss to Clemson

Buddy Boeheim and Elijah Hughes combined for more than half of the Orange's points against Clemson. Read More »

January 28, 2020 at 9:16 pm


Syracuse uses early 20-point lead to hold off Pittsburgh, 69-61

Even though Elijah Hughes didn't score in the opening half, the Orange still built a quick lead behind 18 points from Buddy Boeheim. Read More »

January 25, 2020 at 2:33 pm


In Notre Dame win, Bourama Sidibe flashes offensive potential with 12 points

Sidibe shot 6-for-6 from the field against the Fighting Irish, the fourth time this season he had a perfect shooting percentage. Read More »

January 22, 2020 at 11:00 pm


Jesse Edwards' role isn’t expanding as ACC play continues

Jesse Edwards hasn’t played in three games since sputtering against Boston College. Read More »

January 22, 2020 at 10:31 pm


3 takeaways from Syracuse's 84-82 win against Notre Dame

Buddy Boeheim shot 0-for-5 from beyond the arc in the Orange's win, the first time this season he didn't make a 3-pointer. Read More »

January 22, 2020 at 9:12 pm