MBB : Cooper: When Syracuse hits from beyond the arc, Orange offense tough to contain
It's easy to forget. As Syracuse keeps winning and scoring in a multitude of ways, its deft 3-point shooting ability is not this team's trademark.… Read more »
Basketball
MBB : Huskies lose steam without Drummond for crucial stretch in 2nd half
A hobbled Andre Drummond emerged from Connecticut's locker room. Limping down the hallway in the underbelly of the Carrier Dome, his royal blue and black… Read more »
WBB : Louisville's hot 3-point shooting sends Syracuse to loss
After watching No. 20 Louisville's onslaught from the perimeter, Quentin Hillsman struggled to identify what Syracuse could have done differently.When all was said and done,… Read more »
MBB : KNOCKOUT PUNCH: Orange shoots 59 percent, runs away late from Huskies
For an instant, the fourth-largest basketball crowd in Carrier Dome history went silent. Ryan Boatright zipped a bullet pass inside to Tyler Olander, and the Connecticut… Read more »
MBB : Fair shines on offense, boards to help Syracuse to victory over Connecticut
Dion Waiters calls C.J. Fair the silent assassin.Fair certainly played his part Saturday. Syracuse's 10-of-16 3-point-shooting performance continuously knocked Connecticut back, but the sophomore forward… Read more »
MBB : Heavyweights: Melo to square off with UConn's Drummond in matchup of Big East's top centers
Henry Sims appeared to be in perfect position under the basket. With Syracuse center Fab Melo sealed on his back, the Georgetown center caught a… Read more »
WBB : Ball Control: Coffey matures to lead Syracuse offense in sophomore season
Rachel Coffey took charge. Coming out of a timeout, Syracuse was in disarray as its opponent caught the Orange off guard with a change in… Read more »
MBB : Last time they played: Connecticut 76, Syracuse 71
Jim Calhoun had no problem declaring Kemba Walker the best player in America. With Syracuse on the verge of breaking through in overtime, Walker took… Read more »
MBB : HOT SHOT: Joseph's clutch 3 in overtime lifts Syracuse to win over Georgetown
There was no doubt. Kris Joseph rose up in rhythm, launching a pure shot to close the scoring on another chapter of Syracuse versus Georgetown.The… Read more »
MBB : Boeheim downplays record win; Syracuse struggles on boards
After a game like this, Jim Boeheim wasn't going to cherish his accomplishments.'I'm upset over this game right now,' the SU head coach said, 'and… Read more »
MBB : Jardine sparks SU with heady play late in win over Hoyas
Scoop Jardine scored three points, went 1-of-7 from the field and turned the ball over four times against Georgetown on Wednesday. Most of the shots… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse aims to establish fast pace against patient Georgetown team
C.J. Fair flashed into the middle of the St. John's defense. He caught a pass from Kris Joseph at the free-throw line, faked left, took… Read more »
WBB : Orange dominated on boards, inside in loss to Fighting Irish
Syracuse's shooting struggles have been present throughout the year, so when the Orange finished just 29.5 percent from the field against No. 2 Notre Dame,… Read more »
Big East : Trio of teams search for on-court leadership
For Pittsburgh, the 2011-12 season has been one full of streaks — both good and bad.After starting off the season 11-1, including a stretch in… Read more »
Big East : Memphis latest school to officially join conference
Memphis accepted an invitation to compete in the Big East conference for all sports in 2013 on Wednesday, giving the Big East 12 football schools… Read more »
WBB : Diligent approach: After honing knowledge at multiple stops, Read brings eye for detail to SU
Vonn Read spent the night at his Albany apartment relaxing last March. Some of his belongings were packed up in boxes, others in storage, as… Read more »
WBB : Syracuse cruises past South Florida with strong offensive performance
The ripple effect took hold of Syracuse and never let go. From one shooter to another, Syracuse found its stroke for the second consecutive game,… Read more »
WBB : Orange defense stifles Bulls' scorers in blowout conference win
Each time South Florida took the ball up the floor in the first half, Syracuse's bench players were constantly hollering to their teammates to blanket… Read more »
MBB : Carter-Williams turns in career performance; Boeheim moves into tie with Smith on wins list
NEW YORK — It came out of nowhere.Michael Carter-Williams, the quiet freshman that takes the backseat to three other guards on the Syracuse roster, triggered… Read more »
MBB : BACK IN ACTION: Melo's play in return to lineup fuels Syracuse to victory over St. John's
NEW YORK — After Syracuse started the game 1-for-6 from the field and fell behind in the first five minutes, it needed something to get… Read more »
MBB : Waiters gets back on track with big 2nd half for Orange in win over Red Storm
NEW YORK — Scoop Jardine stood at midcourt waiting for his cousin. Feet planted with his hands on his hips, a smug grin stretched playfully… Read more »
WBB : Syracuse still trying to perfect defense in final stretch of season
It sounded like a good plan. One that would elevate Syracuse from an NCAA tournament outsider to tournament participant. Increase intensity on defense, force turnovers… Read more »
MBB : Orange inside game could receive boost with potential of Melo's return Saturday
With Fab Melo and Rakeem Christmas relegated to the Syracuse bench, the reality hit C.J. Fair.If Baye Keita, SU's lone remaining big man with experience… Read more »
National : Murray State looking to enter NCAA Tournament unbeaten
Never in his wildest dreams did Steve Prohm expect to be in his current situation.The first-year head coach at Murray State has led the Racers… Read more »
