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Beat writers picking close game for Syracuse-Johns Hopkins on Saturday

Syracuse, winners of two-straight one-goal games, plays host to the Blue Jays on Saturday looking to stretch its win streak to three. Read More »

March 9, 2018 at 9:56 pm


The Final Word: Beat writers rehash SU's 78-59 loss to No. 12 North Carolina in the ACC Tournament

Writers Sam Fortier and Joe Bloss chat about Syracuse following a loss in a critical game for the Orange's NCAA Tournament hopes. Read More »

March 8, 2018 at 3:09 am


Beat writers not optimistic on Syracuse's chances against North Carolina in ACC tournament

The Orange gets a rematch with the Tar Heels, who came to the Carrier Dome and handed Syracuse a 78-74 loss despite playing out of control at times. Read More »

March 7, 2018 at 11:20 am


The Final Word: Beat writers talk SU's 73-64 win over Wake Forest in ACC tournament

Hear what our beat writers have to say about Tuesday's win and Wednesday's game against North Carolina. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 11:53 pm


Syracuse men’s basketball roundtable: Everything to know before the ACC tournament

With a rubber match against Wake Forest looming in the ACC tournament, The Daily Orange’s men’s basketball beat writers take a look at what SU needs to do in the conference tournament to make it to the Big Dance. Read More »

March 5, 2018 at 10:08 pm


Beat writers pick unanimously, expect close game between Syracuse and Wake Forest

All the beat writers see a barnburner of an Orange win on Tuesday. Read More »

March 5, 2018 at 11:47 am


The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse's 55-52 upset of No. 18 Clemson

Beat writers discuss how the Orange played on Senior Day and what a win over a ranked opponent means for the postseason. Read More »

March 3, 2018 at 6:28 pm


Fan reactions to Tyus Battle reaching 1000 career points

Fans took to Twitter when the sophomore Battle scored his 1000th point in the second half versus Clemson. Read More »

March 3, 2018 at 3:36 pm


Beat writers bleak on Syracuse's chances on Saturday against No. 18 Clemson

With one regular season game and the ACC tournament remaining, SU is running out of chances to bolster its resume. Read More »

March 2, 2018 at 5:23 pm


Beat writers split on predictions ahead of Syracuse's game at Boston College

Not all the beat writers think Syracuse's matchup with Boston College will end like it did in late January. Read More »

February 27, 2018 at 4:18 pm


D.O. Sportscast Episode 18: Beat writers discuss Cameron Indoor and SU's final two games

Hear which of Syracuse's final two games the beat writers think are a must-win. Read More »

February 26, 2018 at 10:45 pm


Beat writers bullish on No. 5 Duke ahead of Saturday night's matchup with Syracuse

Despite the statuses of Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter being in question, Duke still has Grayson Allen and a talent-rich roster, something our beat writers think SU doesn't have the firepower to overcome. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 11:56 am


The Final Word: Beat writers break down Syracuse's 78-74 loss to No. 10 North Carolina

Syracuse almost completed a comeback against the Tar Heels, then it turned the ball over and missed its opportunity. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 11:27 pm


Beat writers split on No. 16 Syracuse’s matchup with No. 9 Army

SU will be looking to bounce back after losing 15-3 to Albany last weekend. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 10:56 pm


The Final Word: Beat writers break down Syracuse's 74-70 loss to North Carolina State

The loss at home is a significant blow to the Orange's NCAA Tournament hopes. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 1:21 am


Fan reactions to Syracuse's 78-73 win over Louisville

See what the fans had to say as the Orange battled the Cardinals. Read More »

February 5, 2018 at 9:13 pm


Men's basketball roundtable: 3rd scoring option, the big men and a storyline to watch moving forward

Beat writers Sam Fortier, Matthew Gutierrez and Tomer Langer discuss whether Oshae Brissett is the third scoring option SU needs, which freshman is most important down the stretch and more. Read More »

January 23, 2018 at 9:54 pm


Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse’s home matchup with Boston College

All of our beat writers see a game that ends below 70 points but they're split on the result. Read More »

January 23, 2018 at 9:27 pm


The Final Word: Beat writers talk shop on Syracuse after its 59-45 win over Pittsburgh

Despite a career showing from its point guard, Pitt couldn't quite do enough to pull off the conference road win. Read More »

January 17, 2018 at 7:53 am


Beat writers predict Syracuse to get smothered by No. 3 Virginia's top-level defense on Tuesday night

All three writers think SU will score fewer than 55 points against a stout Cavaliers defense. Read More »

January 9, 2018 at 1:13 pm


Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse's matchup with Notre Dame on Saturday

The Irish still hold an undefeated mark in conference play, most recently drubbing North Carolina State. Read More »

January 5, 2018 at 12:32 pm


The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse's 73-67 loss to Wake Forest

Joe Bloss and Sam Fortier talk shop on Syracuse basketball after the Orange fell in its first conference road game. Read More »

January 4, 2018 at 1:09 am


Beat writers split over outcome of Syracuse-Wake Forest on Wednesday

All the writers did, however, agree that the game will not become a shootout. Read More »

January 3, 2018 at 12:15 am


Awarding superlatives to Syracuse men’s basketball after nonconference play

Beat writers hand out a nonconference MVP award, talk an X-factor and more as conference play gets underway. Read More »

December 30, 2017 at 9:23 pm