Syracuse challenged by Arkansas' pressure defense, hostile environment in victory
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jim Boeheim sat down at his press conference and immediately brought up the aura of Bud Walton Arena. He’s been coaching for… Read more »
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SOUTHERN COMFORT: Southerland's career night from beyond the arc carries Syracuse to win over Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nine times, James Southerland sent a dagger through Arkansas’s hopes for an upset. Nine times Southerland silenced a raucous crowd that screamed… Read more »
Alexander's 27 points carries Syracuse past Dartmouth to remain undefeated
Like so many previous times in this young season, Syracuse allowed an inferior opponent to hang around for the first half on Thursday night. But… Read more »
Arkansas full-court press poses toughest challenge yet for SU
It has been called the Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball, and it is designed to run an opponent ragged. Relying on relentless defensive pressure, Mike… Read more »
Hitting the mark: Patterson overcomes obstacles on way to signing with Syracuse
Last February, Ron Patterson was on top of the Indiana high school basketball world. Already signed to a scholarship by Indiana University, he took to… Read more »
Syracuse's reserves provide scoring punch, keep starters rested
The result is the same nearly every day after practice when Carmen Tyson-Thomas looks up at the scoreboard. When the first-unit blue team and second-unit… Read more »
Syracuse's bowl fate remains unclear as college football season heads into final week
The Big East standings were thrown into flux last weekend with a number of surprising results, including Louisville falling to Connecticut, and Rutgers losing to… Read more »
After brief stint pitching in Kansas City Royals organization, American's Lumpkins returns to court to become consistent scorer
Stephen Lumpkins knew his walk from the mound to the dugout on July 31 would be his last. The southpaw had just thrown a wild… Read more »
Syracuse signs 4 to National Letters of Intent; recruiting class ranked No. 10 by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report
For the second straight season, Syracuse has landed a top-10 recruiting class. With the signings of four-star recruits Tasia Butler, Briana Day and Alexis Peterson… Read more »
POINT OF ATTACK: Carter-Williams' 13 assists create ample scoring opportunities in Syracuse's 87-51 rout of Colgate
With a wave of his hand, Michael Carter-Williams turned away Rakeem Christmas’ attempt at a screen. A circular gesture seconds later sent Jerami Grant cutting… Read more »
Southerland leads Syracuse in scoring for 2nd straight game
As a young kid growing up on the blacktop of the outdoor courts in Queens, N.Y., and eventually gymnasiums around the Northeast, James Southerland constantly… Read more »
Cooney struggles shooting, but remains optimistic; Coleman, Christmas combine to form formidable inside tandem
After the game, after all the clanks and rim-outs and the one puzzling air ball, Trevor Cooney was unaware of just how many times he… Read more »
Syracuse will look to push the tempo, get out on in transition against Colgate
While the Princeton Tigers hurried into strictly spaced, whistle-directed calisthenics, Brandon Triche sat by the scorer’s table, laughing and chatting. The rest of his Syracuse… Read more »
Hall's free throws in final seconds lift Syracuse to comeback victory over Virginia
Down by one with 8.5 seconds remaining, Cornelia Fondren blazed downcourt in pursuit of the game-winning basket. She stumbled and fell moments later, and Syracuse… Read more »
SU edges Georgia Tech in overtime, will face Virginia on Saturday
When Elashier Hall’s 3-point attempt clanged off the rim as time expired, Syracuse’s grueling two-day stretch got a bit more difficult. The Orange and Georgia… Read more »
Syracuse travels to Puerto Rico for tough tests against Georgia Tech, Virginia
Syracuse’s freshman class has stood out over its first three games of the 2012 season. Cornelia Fondren, Brianna Butler and Brittney Sykes have started every… Read more »
Southerland's explosiveness at both ends of floor leads Syracuse to win over Princeton
Princeton’s zone defense troubled Syracuse Wednesday night. It was SU’s first extended encounter with a zone this season. The Orange lacked a spark trying to… Read more »
CLAWING AWAY: Syracuse zone shuts down patient Princeton attack in victory
Princeton was still threatening, down by six to Syracuse with 13:35 remaining. Then SU head coach Jim Boeheim called a timeout. From there, the Orange… Read more »
Five players sign letters of intent to play for Syracuse next season
Five players signed their National Letters of Intent to play for Syracuse next season, SU Athletics announced in a press release. Top prospects Tyler Ennis,… Read more »
Triche, Carter-Williams contributing on boards from backcourt early in season
Brandon Triche said he would feel silly at times during his last three seasons. After an opposing player missed a shot, the Syracuse guard would… Read more »
Syracuse dominates St. Joseph's in blowout win on the road
Within 15 seconds, the tone was set. After St. Joseph’s won the opening tip, Syracuse center Kayla Alexander swatted away a jumper by SJU forward… Read more »
Coming off upset win, St. Joseph's poses tough early-season test for undefeated Syracuse
St. Joseph’s has experienced a pretty good few days of basketball, all things considered. A last-second victory at Drexel provided a spark, and then a… Read more »
