Roberson turns in up and down performance following injury in Syracuse loss
Tyler Roberson was injured during the game, and turned in an up and down performance in the Syracuse loss to Pittsburgh. Read more »
Basketball
Boeheim, players react to 2 late controversial calls by officials against Pittsburgh
Late in Saturday's game, a moving screen was called on Rakeem Christmas and no travel was called on Pitt pint guard James Robinson. The two calls drew comments from Jim Boeheim and Syracuse players Read more »
Johnson, Patterson provide reliable options off bench in Syracuse loss
B.J. Johnson and Ron Patterson combined for 20 points on Saturday as the sophomores helped Syracuse log its highest scoring total from the bench since Dec. 22. Read more »
Syracuse comeback falls short in 65-61 loss against Pittsburgh
Syracuse was battered in the second half, whether it be Trevor Cooney or Tyler Roberson. And despite a valiant attempt at a comeback, the Orange couldn't ever take the lead against Pittsburgh, losing by four. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's home loss to Pittsburgh
Syracuse (17-10, 8-6 Atlantic Coast) came out flat early Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome and, despite a tight finish, the Orange was handed a… Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse takes on Pittsburgh in the Carrier Dome
Syracuse fell to Pittsburgh, 65-61, as a second-half comeback fell just short. Read more »
Beat writers forecast mixed outcomes for Syracuse's matchup with Pittsburgh
Syracuse will look to avenge a loss against Pittsburgh from earlier in the year with the Orange and Panthers meet on Saturday. Our beat writers have mixed predictions for the ACC matchup. Read more »
Key members of Boeheim's 1st recruiting class Bouie, Orr to have jerseys retired Saturday
Roosevelt Bouie and Louis Orr were the highlights of Jim Boeheim’s first recruiting class and led the program to a 100-18 record in the head coach’s first four seasons. Grouped in Syracuse lore as the “Louie and Bouie Show,” Bouie and Orr, now 57 and 56 respectively, will have their jerseys retired at halftime of Syracuse’s noon game against Pittsburgh in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Read more »
Wright keeps late father in mind 2 years after father's death, plays on as Pittsburgh guard
Ten seconds passed. Then 15. Then 20. Derek Jackson still didn’t know what to say into the phone. What do you say to your best… Read more »
Roberson finds ways to adapt despite hesitancy shooting jump shots
Tyler Roberson has been ineffective from midrange but has still found ways to contribute for SU. He'll continue to look for ways to adapt despite his shooting hesitancies when Syracuse faces Pittsburgh on Saturday. Read more »
Cooney hopes to put end to shooting slump as Syracuse takes on Pittsburgh
Trevor Cooney insists there are no mind games when shots don’t fall. “I’m not saying, ‘If I make the first one, I’m going to shoot an X amount of shots,’” Cooney said. “… I’m not saying, ‘Oh, great, now I’m 1-for-5. If I miss the next one, I’m 1-for-6.’" Read more »
Syracuse press forces 30 turnovers in blowout win over Eagles
The Orange forced 30 turnovers, grabbed 17 steals and scored 17 points off turnovers against Boston College on Thursday night. SU jumped into passing lanes when in its half-court defense, on the way to a 73-51 win over BC. Read more »
Butler pours in 20 1st-half points, breaks all-time 3-point shooting mark in Syracuse win over BC
Brianna Butler has had an inconsistent season. But she broke out of the slump with 20 first-half points in the Syracuse blowout win. Read more »
Ford uses fearlessness to provide consistency for Syracuse off bench
Forward Taylor Ford has never started a game at Syracuse. But she's played like a starter as the first person off the bench for the No. 25 Orange. Read more »
D'Abbraccio: Christmas follows up worst performance of season with best, carries Syracuse to upset of No. 12 Louisville
Rakeem Christmas disappeared against Jahlil Okafor, Duke’s phenom and the potential national player of the year, and stumbled to his worst performance of the season. But he insists that the debate of his stature among the country’s most prolific big men isn’t what drove him to respond the way he did Wednesday night. Read more »
Gbinije contributes on both ends of floor in win over No. 12 Louisville
Michael Gbinije has been a model of consistency for Syracuse during a rough season. He finished with 18 points and made strong defensive plays in the upset win. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick observations from Syracuse's 10-point victory over Cardinals
Syracuse (17-9, 8-5 Atlantic Coast) captured its best win of the season on Wednesday, beating No. 12 Louisville (20-6, 8-5) 69-59 in the Carrier Dome.… Read more »
Christmas' 29-point performance carries Syracuse to 69-59 upset win over No. 12 Louisville
Rakeem Christmas propelled Syracuse to a 69-59 victory over No. 12 Louisville on Wednedsay night in the Carrier Dome, logging 29 points and eight rebounds. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse takes on No. 12 Louisville in the Carrier Dome
Check out the sights from Syracuse's 69-59 upset win over No. 12 Louisville in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Beat writers offer mixed predictions on outcome of Syracuse-Louisville
Syracuse takes on No. 12 Louisville in the Carrier Dome for a chance at its best win of the season. Our beat writers had mixed predictions for this one. Read more »
Keystone's Peeples shines as undersized guard in honor of late father
Tyreek Peeples lost his father when he was in fourth grade after he was shot. After playing at Immaculata College for two years, has now found a home and is thriving as a guard for Keystone College. Read more »
Syracuse looks to tighten up zone against Louisville after Duke's performance
Syracuse's zone was exposed in the second half against Duke, as the Orange allowed eight more points on 15 fewer shots. Louisville looks to pose a similar threat to the 2-3 when it visits the Carrier Dome on Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse implements injury-prevention techniques to stay healthy
With a gradual change in practice scheduling, the introduction of modern rehab methods and a deeper rotation, Syracuse has succumbed to injuries less frequently over the years. Other than the season-ending ACL tear of star guard Brittney Sykes, center Briana Day’s absence against Boston College on Jan. 18 has been the only game missed by a No. 25 Orange player due to injury. Read more »
Louisville's Onuaku learns from older brother, develops as forward for Cardinals
Chinanu Onuaku grew up watching his older brother Arinze at Syracuse. And the current Louisville forward is still using lessons from the older Onuaku in his stint with the Cardinals. Read more »
