Syracuse's seniors get win of careers against No. 13 Louisville in final home game
When it was all done, Carmen Tyson-Thomas stepped back onto the Carrier Dome floor and looked around. It finally dawned on her: She would never… Read more »
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Olynyk leads Gonzaga's rapid ascension to No. 1 ranking
Mark Few didn’t expect perfection from his Gonzaga team. He was correct, but the Bulldogs weren’t too far off. "I didn't think we were going… Read more »
After 3rd-straight loss, Syracuse hosts Louisville in search of a resume-boosting win
On the road against South Florida on Feb. 23, on the heels of a six-game winning streak, Syracuse took a 13-point lead in the second… Read more »
Syracuse rues missed chances in back-and-forth triple-overtime loss to Villanova
Kayla Alexander buried her face in a towel and sat in disbelief on the sideline. It was a shot she’s made countless times. But she… Read more »
Tyson-Thomas steadily leads Syracuse with 22 points in loss to Villanova
With less than 20 seconds to play in the first overtime on Saturday, Rachel Coffey fed Carmen Tyson-Thomas behind the arc for a potential game-tying… Read more »
Early shooting slump leads to third straight narrow defeat for Syracuse
James Southerland couldn’t get anything to fall. Neither could Brandon Triche or backcourt mate Michael Carter-Williams. By halftime, the three combined to shoot 4-for-20 from… Read more »
Poor perimeter shooting exposes lack of Orange inside game against Dieng, Louisville
This isn’t supposed to be such a glaring issue. Syracuse’s outside game is supposed to mask its lackluster inside presence at the offensive end of… Read more »
SEEING RED: Late turnovers frustrate Boeheim, Syracuse in 58-53 loss to No. 10 Louisville
Brandon Triche started down the court, both hands out, wishing he had the previous play back. The senior guard tried to sneak a bounce pass… Read more »
Fight to the finish: After struggling to close out games, Syracuse looks to sort out 2nd-half woes against Louisville
There were six turnovers in a span of 10 possessions. A seven-point lead became a six-point deficit. There were eight baskets allowed and only one… Read more »
Iseman: Despite recent struggles, Syracuse still contender in parity-filled NCAA landscape
It’s natural to search for answers. Losses incite the need to find reasons and to insist a change is needed. Syracuse’s six losses, especially its… Read more »
Last time they played: Syracuse 70, Louisville 68
For 39 minutes, Michael Carter-Williams played the goat. Turnovers piled up – eight in all. Shots misfired and clanked off of the rim – he… Read more »
Q&A with The Louisville Cardinal beat writer Noah Allison
No. 12 Syracuse will look to rebound from consecutive losses when it takes on No. 10 Louisville in the Carrier Dome at noon on Saturday.… Read more »
Back in the Carrier Dome, Syracuse looks to fix 2nd-half struggles against Villanova
When the Orange led going into halftime, it would come away with a win. That assumption was nearly as safe as the one that said… Read more »
Western Washington head coach Dominguez overcame life-threatening heart ailments, built successful coaching career
Tony Dominguez lay bedridden for two months at Seattle Children's Hospital. At 14 years old, he was diagnosed with a rheumatic heart condition. At one… Read more »
Around the block: Warrick's heroic play preserved 2003 national championship, Syracuse legacy
With less than five seconds remaining in the 2003 national championship game and Syracuse leading Kansas 81-78, the Jayhawks’ Michael Lee squared up from the… Read more »
Syracuse squanders halftime lead for 2nd straight game, falls to No. 2 Notre Dame
For 20 minutes, Syracuse controlled the game. But a minute into the second half, Notre Dame finally took the lead. Quentin Hillsman called a timeout.… Read more »
Marquette's Gardner growing into crucial force off bench, coming into his own after shy youth
Davante Gardner always stuck out in middle school. The teenager who would eventually develop a 6-foot-8-inch, 290-pound frame towered over his classmates when he walked… Read more »
Fair's diminished role in 2nd half costs Syracuse in loss to Marquette
MILWAUKEE — C.J. Fair lowered his voice as the media cleared out of the visitor’s locker room in the underbelly of the Bradley Center. He… Read more »
Sacred Heart coach Bike searches for 1st NCAA Tournament appearance in 35th season
Dave Bike has never met Jim Boeheim face to face, but of course he knows who he is. Boeheim is the only head coach in… Read more »
Syracuse heads to No. 2 Notre Dame with NCAA tournament seeding on mind
Kayla Alexander’s goal hasn’t wavered once this entire season. She wants to lead Syracuse to the tournament, after failing to do so the past three… Read more »
DROPOUT: Gardner scores 18 2nd-half points for Marquette, Syracuse fades down stretch in 2nd-straight loss
MILWAUKEE — His teammates call him “Twinkletoes.” It’s a laughable moniker on the surface, quite possibly the last nickname you’d expect for the 6-foot-8, 290-pound… Read more »
Time-lapse: Saturday's record-setting crowd for Syracuse-Georgetown filling into the Carrier Dome
The crowd for Saturday's rivalry match between Syracuse and Georgetown set the record for largest on-campus crowd in college basketball history, selling out the Carrier… Read more »
