CATS CRADLED: No. 2 Syracuse uses 20-0 1st-half run to beat Villanova in battle of unbeatens
Jerami Grant knew Syracuse would come back. The Orange fell in an 18-point hole just nine minutes into the game and looked out of whack… Read more »
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Beat writers predict Syracuse to beat Villanova in Saturday matinee
No. 2 Syracuse takes on No. 8 Villanova at 2 p.m. Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams. Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and… Read more »
Ennis brothers prepare to face off for 1st time as opponents as SU takes on Villanova
For 10 years, Tyler and Dylan Ennis were teammates. Ever since Tyler, 4, started playing on 6-year-old Dylan’s CIA Bounce Amateur Athletic Union youth team,… Read more »
Wilson: Freshman Ennis, senior Fair form country's best 1-2 punch
It’s the year of the freshman. Turn on ESPN any time there’s a big college basketball game — hopefully Kentucky, Duke, Kansas or Arizona are… Read more »
Boeheim not worried about Syracuse's scattered schedule
Jim Boeheim quickly shrugged off the notion. Syracuse hadn’t played since Sunday, but the head coach said his team’s sluggishness on the defensive end during… Read more »
Roberson struggles in increased role against High Point
Jim Boeheim blamed his defense for Syracuse’s slow start to the game against High Point on Friday. With a five-day layoff, there was no sense… Read more »
Cooney regains stroke with 5 3s against High Point
The bad days haven’t come often this season for Trevor Cooney after his 2012-13 season was filled with them. But last Sunday against St. John’s… Read more »
Sykes' buzzer-beater leads Syracuse past Saint Joseph's in gritty contest
Among last season’s highlights for Syracuse was Brittney Sykes’ half-court desperation shot as the final buzzer sounded to beat St. John’s by three points. On… Read more »
ON POINT: Syracuse uses 2nd-half run to escape upset bid from High Point
C.J. Fair couldn’t tell you why he reacted the way he did after his ferocious slam during the second half. Syracuse was up double digits… Read more »
Grant will not miss time after suffering left ankle injury
An ankle injury left Jerami Grant as the centerpiece of a bizarre scene during the second half of Syracuse’s 75-54 win against High Point on… Read more »
Heart infection causes High Point's Chaney to retire from basketball
For Allan Chaney, there’s nothing more difficult than watching a basketball game from the bench. An athlete since he took his first steps, Chaney has… Read more »
Sykes, Slim lead Syracuse past Niagara
As Syracuse looks to secure its place as a Top-25 team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, every game is crucial. On Thursday night… Read more »
Big men look to continue improved production against High Point
Syracuse’s frontcourt production has been incredibly lopsided through 10 games this season. C.J. Fair and Jerami Grant dominate the touches in the high post and… Read more »
Bailey: If Grant becomes consistent secondary scoring threat, Syracuse can play with any team in country
NEW YORK — In only two possessions and a handful of his lengthy, court-eating strides, Jerami Grant reminded the 16,357 fans in Madison Square Garden… Read more »
Syracuse uses late run to edge Temple at home
Quentin Hillsman was more than happy to get a win Monday night. But the Syracuse head coach had no qualms calling out his team’s toughness… Read more »
Syracuse looks for revenge against Temple after last year's loss
After waiting 379 days, Syracuse finally has a chance to avenge one of last season’s most devastating losses. On Dec. 2 of last year, Temple… Read more »
Cooney held scoreless by smothering St. John's defense
Trevor Cooney had scored in double figures in seven straight games before Sunday. He had hit five 3s in four of his last five games.… Read more »
Ennis shines in win over St. John's, earns high praise from Boeheim
Gerry McNamara. Pearl Washington. Sherman Douglas. Brandon Triche. Adrian Autry. Jason Hart. None were better during their freshman season than Tyler Ennis is this year,… Read more »
Syracuse continues success in Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK—The normally even-keeled C.J. Fair couldn’t help but laugh. New York’s college team. It’s a term thrown around more by athletic officials and diehard… Read more »
SU fans react to Orange win over St. John's
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