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 »
Men’s Basketball
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 »
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 »
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 »
Virginia Tech head coach Williams talks Christmas-Cooney scoring combo
It doesn't get much better than Rakeem Christmas and Trevor Cooney as far as Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams is concerned. “It’s as good… Read more »
Boeheim: Syracuse's 3-point defense must improve against Virginia Tech
The 3s have to stop. North Carolina made too many of them on Jan. 26, just like Virginia Tech did in the second half of… Read more »
Richardson becomes 1st Syracuse commit to be named McDonald's All-American since 2012
Syracuse basketball four-star commit Malachi Richardson was named a McDonald's All-American on Wednesday night. He's the first SU commit to garner the honor since DaJuan Coleman in 2012. Read more »
Cooney fades in 2nd half after explosive start as Syracuse falters down stretch
After pacing Syracuse with 15 first-half points, Trevor Cooney scored a much quieter 13 in the second as SU fell to UNC on Monday night. After toying with the crowd early on, Cooney was dogged by J.P. Tokoto on defense for most of the second half and scored his last five points with the game already out of Syracuse’s reach. Read more »
Dougherty: Syracuse plays as well as it can, still comes up short in loss to UNC
Trevor Cooney scored 28 points against North Carolina. Syracuse did all that it could against No. 13 UNC, but that still wasn't enough for the upset win. Read more »
