Maryland to leave Atlantic Coast Conference for Big Ten in 2014
The University of Maryland will leave the Atlantic Coast Conference for the Big Ten on July 1, 2014, the school and conference announced on Monday.… Read more »
Basketball
Syracuse role players provide spark off bench in win over Wagner
Wagner center Naofall Folahan rose from his seat on the bench, throwing his arms in the air to signal the 3-pointer his teammate Marcus Burton… Read more »
CALM SEAS: Behind strong 2nd half, Syracuse coasts to 2-0 with 88-57 win in home opener against Wagner
Syracuse teased Wagner in the first half. The Orange’s shots clanked off the rim, spoiling good looks at the basket. Syracuse’s misses let the Seahawks… Read more »
Alexander, Leary dominate glass in 2nd half to lead Syracuse to 80-35 rout of Cornell
Kayla Alexander snatched a rebound, cleared space from undersized Cornell defenders and effortlessly laid the ball up and into the basket. Alexander’s putback with 17:00… Read more »
Syracuse lands commitment from 4-star forward in class of 2013
Tyler Roberson, a four-star forward, committed to Syracuse on Friday. The 6-foot-9 forward from Rosellle Catholic High School in New Jersey announced his decision on… Read more »
Trio of big men bring defensive presence to Syracuse's 2-3 zone early in season
They stand a combined 244 inches tall and weigh a combined 745 pounds. Together they take turns manning the middle of Syracuse’s 2-3 zone, a… Read more »
Syracuse looking to use athleticism, get out in transition in matchup with Cornell
During nonconference play the major-conference team usually finds a way to separate itself. Whether it’s through size, athleticism or even just sheer talent, the bigger… Read more »
Tyler Roberson to choose Syracuse, Kansas or Villanova Friday
Roselle Catholic (N.J.) junior power forward Tyler Roberson will announce his college choice on ESPNU's Signing Day Special Friday night. The 6-foot-8 210-pound forward is… Read more »
Former Syracuse standouts Melo and Joseph assigned to D-League by Celtics
After playing a combined three minutes over the Boston Celtics’ first seven games, center Fab Melo and small forward Kris Joseph were assigned to the… Read more »
Shut-down defense, late run propels Syracuse to win over Maine
For nearly 30 minutes, Maine gave Syracuse a scare. With 11:19 minutes remaining, the Black Bears were hanging around, trailing by just seven points. Then… Read more »
Carter-Williams named to Naismith early season watch list
Syracuse guard Michael Carter-Williams is among 50 players who were included on the early season watch list for the Naismith Trophy put together by the Atlanta… Read more »
Syracuse chosen to host East Regional in 2015 NCAA Tournament
The NCAA announced Monday that Syracuse will host the 2015 NCAA Tournament East Regional. Syracuse was one of 53 cities to express interest in hosting… Read more »
Tyson-Thomas gives Syracuse scoring punch off the bench, brings leadership in senior season
When Syracuse opened its season on Sunday against Fairleigh Dickinson, Carmen Tyson-Thomas resumed her role as the team’s sparkplug. Tyson-Thomas, a senior guard who started… Read more »
AGAINST THE WIND: SU overcomes weather to get win in historic season opener aboard USS Midway
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — On a cloudless day with seasonably warm temperatures rolling through San Diego Harbor, the Battle on the Midway… Read more »
Fair shines, Franklin struggles in Battle on the Midway win
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In a game that was ultimately decided by antithetical beginnings, the contrasting performances from each team’s star shed… Read more »
Youth gives way to experience down the stretch for Syracuse to grind out win
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — By the 10-minute mark of the first half, Jim Boeheim had made use of all nine players expected… Read more »
Syracuse's depth put on display as talented freshmen all see playing time in win over Fairleigh Dickinson
When Quentin Hillsman released his starting lineup for Syracuse’s season opener, it looked a lot different than last season’s. Freshmen Brianna Butler, Cornelia Fondren and… Read more »
Alexander's dominant performance in low post leads Syracuse to season-opening rout of Fairleigh Dickinson
Quentin Hillsman called a timeout with 19 seconds left in the first half. When play resumed, Rachel Coffey drove to the basket and drew a… Read more »
Syracuse athletic director Gross declines comment on end of investigation into Fine
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross declined to comment Sunday on the news that prosecutors will not charge Bernie… Read more »
Syracuse players, coaches in awe of setup for Battle on the Midway at practice Saturday
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mike Hopkins was the kid in the candy shop. Syracuse’s 42-year-old assistant coach scampered around the court as… Read more »
Breezy conditions wreak havoc on Syracuse's practice for Battle on the Midway
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Some of the misses were comical, like the air ball on a free throw by Rakeem Christmas that… Read more »
Syracuse head coach Boeheim declines comment on closing of Fine investigation
ABOARD USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — One day after prosecutors announced former Syracuse associate head coach Bernie Fine won’t be charged in the criminal… Read more »
