Ian Jackson’s team-high 23 points leads North Carolina past Syracuse
North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson broke out for a resurgent 23 points Saturday, knocking down five 3-pointers to lead the Tar Heels past Syracuse 88-82. Read more »
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Previewing Syracuse’s road contest vs. Cal
After dropping the first game of its West Coast road trip to Stanford, Syracuse looks to bounce back against Cal Sunday. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to UNC: 2-3 zone appears, late push falters
North Carolina was lethal from deep against Syracuse, as the Tar Heels hit 13 3s to help quell the Orange's 11-point second-half comeback. Read more »
Syracuse drops 10th ACC game in 88-82 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse dropped its 10th ACC game of the season, falling 88-82 to North Carolina Saturday. The Orange now have just a two-game advantage in the win column over NC State to qualify for the final ACC Tournament spot. Read more »
SU allows Stanford to shoot 45.5% from 3 in loss to Cardinal
Syracuse's 3-point defense was porous versus Stanford Thursday, allowing the Cardinal to shoot 10-of-22 (45.5%) from beyond the arc, leading to SU's 79-58 loss. Read more »
Observations from SU's loss to Stanford: Poor defense, stars quieted
After averaging 21.6 points across her last three games, Sophie Burrows was held to six points in Syracuse's 79-58 loss to Stanford on Thursday. Here are more observations from SU's ninth ACC loss. Read more »
Lopsided 1st half leads to SU’s 79-58 loss to Stanford
After coming back from a 12-point deficit against Wake Forest, Syracuse couldn’t repeat a comeback against Stanford Thursday. Read more »
Carmelo Anthony to join NBC as in-studio analyst
Carmelo Anthony is set to join NBC as an in-studio analyst when the network broadcasts NBA games next year, The Athletic reported Thursday. Read more »
In The Paint: North Carolina
The Daily Orange has everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse’s matchup against North Carolina Saturday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Read more »
BASKETBALL WUNDERKIND: GM Alex Kline’s newest challenge is building SU a winning roster
Alex Kline is tasked with building Syracuse, which is about to miss its fourth-straight NCAA Tournament, a winning roster as its first GM. Read more »
HIS TEAM: J.J. Starling has evolved into Syracuse's No. 1 option in junior year
“It’s like when Superman goes into that telephone booth and changes.” J.J. Starling has established himself as Syracuse’s No. 1 option in his junior season, averaging a career-high 18.6 points per game. Read more »
‘PACKAGE DEAL’: Elijah Moore, Ian Jackson starred together in HS. Now, they're ACC foes.
Elijah Moore and Ian Jackson built a bond across their high school careers while becoming a top backcourt tandem in the nation. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will fall to UNC
Our beat writers don't expect Syracuse to bounce back from its loss to Miami hosting North Carolina on Saturday. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse's ACC clash with North Carolina
North Carolina was picked to finish second in the ACC’s Preseason Poll but has struggled to a 7-6 conference record. Read more »
Gallagher Driscoll leads his alma mater Bishop Ludden after storied career
“It's an honor and privilege to be the basketball coach at a wonderful place.” Following a stellar career at Bishop Ludden, Gallagher Driscoll returned to his alma mater to lead the Gaelic Knights as their head coach. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know ahead of Syracuse vs. Stanford
After picking up its fourth ACC win against Wake Forest on Sunday, Syracuse looks to keep its momentum going against Stanford. Read more »
Eddie Lampkin Jr.’s 22 points, 13 rebounds not enough to help SU past Miami
Despite Syracuse falling to Miami, Eddie Lampkin Jr. recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds against Miami for his 10th double-double of the season. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Miami: Cleveland's breakout, poor defensive effort
Miami’s Matthew Cleveland recorded a career-high 32 points against Syracuse, helping the Hurricanes take down SU for their second ACC win. Read more »
‘It’s just unacceptable’: Syracuse falls 91-84 to last-place Miami
Despite J.J. Starling’s team-high 25 points, Syracuse fell 91-84 to Miami, the worst team in the ACC. The loss halted the Orange’s momentum after moving up the conference standings with its win over Boston College Saturday. Read more »
Matthew Cleveland guides Miami through coaching change in senior season
As a senior, Miami’s Matthew Cleveland has scored 20-plus points in each of the last six games. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Miami for 3rd road win
Following its triple-overtime win over Boston College, Syracuse hits the road to take on Miami. Our beat writers agree that SU will defeat the last-place Hurricanes for its third road win. Read more »
Previewing SU’s road matchup vs. Miami
SU has won two of its last three matchups and hopes to build a bigger cushion in its ACC Tournament position against Miami. Read more »
SU allows 36 points in the paint despite win over Wake Forest
Despite completing a second-half comeback against Wake Forest, Syracuse allowed 36 points in the paint, keeping the game close down the stretch. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Wake Forest: Poor paint defense, turnover disparity
Syracuse allowed 36 points in the paint against Wake Forest, but only recorded two second-half turnovers in its 62-50 win. Read more »
