Pittsburgh moves on without injured reserve Johnson, freshmen expected to fill void
When Pittsburgh takes on Syracuse in the Carrier Dome on Saturday, it will do so without one of its best shooters. Redshirt sophomore forward Durand… Read more »
Basketball
Q&A with Panthers beat writer Ryan Bertonaschi of Pitt News
No. 2 Syracuse (17-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast) faces No. 22 Pittsburgh (16-1 4-0) on Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. The Daily Orange… Read more »
Rivalry continued: Former Big East rivals Syracuse, Pittsburgh square off for first time as ACC foes
When Syracuse announced its move from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference two years ago, fans first complained about the death of the… Read more »
Bailey: Syracuse, Pittsburgh carry underperforming ACC early in conference play
Jim Boeheim, Jamie Dixon and Mike Brey shared an exchange while traveling together this summer. The three Big East coaches who would lead their respective… Read more »
Around the nation: Kansas-Oklahoma State matchup highlights weekend schedule
No. 9 Oklahoma State at No. 15 Kansas, 4 p.m., CBS At the beginning of the season, Oklahoma State sophomore guard Marcus Smart was angered… Read more »
Last time they played: Southerland leads Syracuse past Panthers in Big East tournament with 3-point stroke
If Syracuse’s run to the championship game of the 2013 Big East tournament was the “James Southerland Show,” its quarterfinal matchup with Pittsburgh was the… Read more »
Him in mind: Pittsburgh's Zanna uses father's death as motivation in basketball journey half a world from home
Talib Zanna broke down in tears. His sister, who was on the other line of the phone call in Nigeria, was also crying. Just seven… Read more »
Syracuse commits 21 turnovers in sloppy effort at Maryland
Until Thursday night, Syracuse’s offense had the fewest amount of turnovers per game in the Atlantic Coast Conference at 14.3. Against Maryland, SU’s steady hand… Read more »
Syracuse defense looks to continue interior dominance against Maryland
For Syracuse, the No. 1 question coming into this season was how the team would repl?ace the offensive production of graduated center Kayla Alexander —… Read more »
Center Leary thrives at free-throw line, helps Orange late in games
Practice was over on Wednesday, but Shakeya Leary didn’t leave the court with the rest of her teammates. Instead, she walked over to the other… Read more »
Gross downplays immediate possibility of building new facility
Syracuse Director of Athletics Daryl Gross downplayed the immediate possibility of constructing a new athletic facility during an interview on ESPN Radio CNY late Wednesday… Read more »
SHAPING UP: After rough redshirt freshman year, Cooney finds confidence, shooting stroke for Orange
For the first time all season, Trevor Cooney was mired in a slump. The same shots that consistently swished through the net for the first… Read more »
Tennessee star Stokes transfers chess skills to hardwood
Every other week, Jarnell Stokes heads to the Wendy’s down the road from the University of Tennessee campus. When he gets there, he walks past… Read more »
Gait sets goal as 'national championship or bust' for SU
In Gary Gait’s six seasons as head coach of Syracuse women’s lacrosse, he’s accomplished quite a bit. In fact, his resume is more polished than… Read more »
Christmas, Keita underperform in Syracuse's win over Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Rakeem Christmas glared out from the bench as he watched Syracuse flounder against Boston College’s sharp-shooting Lonnie Jackson and efficient post… Read more »
Grant's all-around performance, emphatic dunk secures comeback win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The same sound that ushers in each episode of SportsCenter echoed out from the middle of the visitor’s locker room at… Read more »
Ennis, Cooney spark SU offense with active defense atop zone
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney are mostly known for their offense. And for good reason. Both average in double figures, move… Read more »
Coleman misses 5th straight start as swelling in left knee keeps him off court
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — DaJuan Coleman was unable to play in No. 2 Syracuse’s (17-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast) 69-59 win against Boston College (5-12, 1-3)… Read more »
Fans react to No. 2 Syracuse's win over Boston College
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SOARING BACK: Syracuse uses strong 2nd-half surge to avoid upset at Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Conte Forum was literally shaking. The cozy arena was transformed into a frat house, as “Seven Nation Army” blared from the… Read more »
Keita starts for Syracuse due to apparent miscommunication
Senior center Baye Moussa Keita will make his first start of the season for Syracuse against Boston College on Monday due to an "apparent miscommunication"… Read more »
5 keys for No. 2 Syracuse against Boston College
Boston College has underachieved all season. The Eagles were expected to make some noise in the Atlantic Coast Conference, but instead have done just the… Read more »
