Syracuse runs out of gas, suffers 83-77 loss to Pittsburgh
Syracuse built an early lead over Pittsburgh, but the Orange couldn't sustain it, losing in its first game following its self-imposed postseason ban. Read more »
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Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's loss to Pittsburgh
Three quick takeaways from Syracuse's 83-77 loss to Pittsburgh on the road on Saturday. Read more »
Beat writers forecast Syracuse to squeeze by Pittsburgh in 1st game since self-imposing postseason ban
In Syracuse's first game since self-imposing a postseason ban, the Orange takes on Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon. Each of our three beat writers predict SU to squeeze by the Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Read more »
Syracuse basketball podcast: Digesting SU's postseason ban, previewing Pittsburgh with Eric Devendorf
The Daily Orange's debut podcast takes a look at Syracuse basketball after its self-imposed postseason ban and previews SU's game at Pittsburgh on Saturday with insight from former Orange guard Eric Devendorf. Read more »
Patterson vows to stop shooting 3s after criticism from Boeheim
"Never again," Ron Patterson said, while tossing popcorn in his mouth, about shooting 3-pointers. SU head coach Jim Boeheim had angrily criticized his sophomore guard just minutes earlier. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse basketball GIFs as Orange moves on to battle Pittsburgh
As Syracuse moves on with its season after the announcement of its self-imposed postseason ban, here are some GIFs from Syracuse's action-packed win over Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse finally captures win over ranked opponent, knocks off No. 13 North Carolina in Carrier Dome
Treading water with a 5-4 conference record and holding an 0-7 record against Top 25 opponents, Quentin Hillsman fell just shy of calling Thursday’s game against the No. 13 Tar Heels a must-win. Regardless, his team pulled it off. Read more »
Peterson provides consistent scoring in Orange's victory over No. 13 Tar Heels
Syracuse had just given up a lead it had owned since the 5:47 mark of the first half. North Carolina was up one, on a run of eight unanswered points, and gaining control of a game it once seemed out of. But Alexis Peterson ended all of that on the simplest of shots. Read more »
Butler's inefficient season hits new low in 2-for-21 shooting performance
Brianna Butler's been an inefficient shooter all season, but it hit an all-time low Thursday night when she shot just 2-for-21 from the floor. Syracuse prevailed over UNC anyway, 61-56. Read more »
Forward Johnson continues to earn opportunities to ingrain himself in Syracuse rotation
B.J. Johnson only averages 3.6 points per game in 13.6 minutes, but he's continuing to earn opportunities to prove himself from head coach Jim Boeheim. Read more »
Pittsburgh's Jeter returns to court after not playing last season
Sheldon Jeter left Vanderbilt after not being granted a transfer. After sitting a year at Polk State, he's finally getting a chance at Pittsburgh, his hometown school. Read more »
Syracuse doles out majority of minutes to core players as schedule gets deeper into conference play
The Syracuse bench, once very deep, has seen fewer and fewer minutes as Quentin Hillsman has given more minutes to his core players. Read more »
SU to refund tickets for ACC Tournament purchased through Carrier Dome Box Office
In wake of Syracuse University’s self-imposed one-year postseason ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season, fans who purchased tickets for this year’s ACC Tournament through the Carrier Dome Box Office can request a refund starting Thursday morning, SU athletics announced Wednesday night. Read more »
SU self-imposes 1-year postseason ban for 2014-2015 men's basketball season
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced Wednesday the university has self-imposed a one-year post-season ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season as part of its case pending before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Read more »
Gbinije closes out Syracuse's comeback victory over Hokies with clutch crunch-time scoring
Rakeem Christmas was covered and Michael Gbinije’s first look was gone. He was the next. Driving right to left across the top of the key, with the game tied and Devin Wilson blanketing him, Gbinije stopped on his left foot and spun to the left. Read more »
Syracuse utilizes full-court press late to capture thrilling comeback win over Virginia Tech
For 34 minutes, Syracuse struggled to stop Virginia Tech defensively. Once it started using the press, though, the Hokies lost their way. Read more »
Williams' Rooke-Ley sets D-III record for consecutive free throws, continues dominance as one of nation's best from charity stripe
Hayden Rooke-Ley is one of the nation's best free throw shooters. He made his first 67 from the line this season. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse squeaks out last-second victory over Virginia Tech
Syracuse needed every second to defeat the 9-13 Hokies. Here are the photos from the thrilling comeback win. Read more »
Gbinije hits game-winner with one-tenth of a second left against Virginia Tech, lifts Syracuse to 72-70 win
Michael Gbinije hit a floater in the lane with one-tenth of a second left to give Syracuse a 72-70 win over Virginia Tech. The Orange pressed furiously for the last several minutes, taking a game away from the Hokies that once seemed decided. Read more »
Fast Reaction: 3 quick observations from Syracuse's comeback win over Virginia Tech
Syracuse was down 13 to Virginia Tech in the second half, but SU's pressure changed that quickly in the comeback win at home. Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to beat Virginia Tech
Syracuse barely beat Virginia Tech in the ACC opener in January. The beat writers don't think it'll be that close on Tuesday. Read more »
Roberson continues growth as starting forward heading into Virginia Tech matchup
At the beginning of SU's season, Tyler Roberson was the same in games as he is before them — passive and largely ineffective with the ball. Now, as SU hosts Virginia Tech on Tuesday night, it can’t afford a down game from its de facto starting power forward. Read more »
Hokies guard Johnston shares VT student-athlete experience with sisters
Senior guard Will Johnston earned a walk-on spot at Virginia Tech out of high school, and has now started the Hokies' last six games. He experiences life at VT with two of his sisters, who are also athletes at the school. Read more »
Syracuse drops to No. 9 Florida State on road, 62-52, despite solid defense
Syracuse fell to a Top 10 team for the second time in five days, losing a 62-52 decision at No. 9 Florida State on Monday night. Read more »
