Beat writers split on Syracuse-Boston College
Following an upset victory over then-No.18 Virginia, Syracuse hosts Boston College at the Dome Wednesday night. Read more »
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Buddy Boeheim’s ascent to Syracuse’s best shooter born out of necessity
Buddy Boeheim has the most 3-pointers of any group of high-major player. After a year of being implored to shoot more, Buddy’s heard the same message and is now acting on it. Read more »
Meet Derryck Thornton and Jay Heath, the graduate transfer and true freshman leading Boston College
Derryck Thornton’s not just a veteran locker room presence. At BC, he’s playing the best basketball of his collegiate career. Read more »
D.O. Sportscast: Men's basketball beat reflects on SU's upset win against Virginia
Syracuse upset No. 18 Virginia 63-55 on Saturday. Our beat writers break down the victory and what it means for the Orange's season going forward. Read more »
Quincy Guerrier increases playing time by being more ‘aware'
Guerrier's pre-game routine starts three hours before tip-off, and the freshman spends 45 of those minutes shooting. Read more »
The Final Word: Syracuse upsets No. 18 Virginia
Beat reporters Michael McCleary and Nick Alvarez react to Syracuse's upset victory over No. 18 Virginia. Read more »
Interior game does 'enough,' lifts Syracuse to 63-55 OT win against No. 18 Virginia
Syracuse's top two forwards out-rebounded Virginia's top pair 20-19, part of an interior presence that propelled the Orange to their best win of the season. Read more »
Syracuse upsets No. 18 Virginia, 63-55, with OT scoring outburst
Syracuse scored 20 points in overtime to surge past No. 18 Virginia. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 63-55 overtime win over No. 18 Virginia
Syracuse overcame foul trouble in the frontcourt and defeated the No. 18 Cavaliers on the road. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Virginia ahead of Saturday’s rematch
The first time Syracuse and Virginia played in the 2019-20 season, SU scored its lowest amount of points in the Jim Boeheim era. Read more »
Beat writers predict another loss for Syracuse against No. 18 Virginia
Ahead of Saturday's rematch with Virginia, our beat writers agree Syracuse will struggle once again on the road. Read more »
Syracuse struggles to solve transition woes
The Orange posted just one fast-break point in their last game, highlighting a troublesome trend for an uneven offense. Read more »
The Final Word: Virginia Tech 67, Syracuse 63
Beat writers Michael McCleary and Nick Alvarez discuss Syracuse's 67-63 loss to Virginia Tech in the Carrier Dome on Tuesday night. Read more »
Syracuse's reliance on Elijah Hughes evident in loss to Virginia Tech
In a rare inconsistent performance from Elijah Hughes, Syracuse’s offensive futility was too much for him to overcome. Read more »
Superlatives from Syracuse's 67-63 loss to Virginia Tech
Syracuse's conference loss further damages their resume and tournament hopes. Read more »
Syracuse defense breaks down late in another close loss
Syracuse's defense suppressed the Hokies' 3-point attack in the first half, but holes opened in the second as Virginia Tech pulled away with a 67-63 win. Read more »
Beat writers split on Syracuse-Virginia Tech outcome
Beat writers Josh Schafer, Michael McCleary and Nick Alvarez predict Syracuse's outcome against Virginia Tech. Read more »
Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia Tech
Everything you need to know about Virginia Tech, Syracuse's second opponent of 2020. Read more »
Roundtable: State of Syracuse men’s basketball heading into ACC play
As conference play heats up, The Daily Orange men's basketball beat writers weigh in on three major storylines. Read more »
Robert Braswell out for season with leg injuries, Syracuse announces
The sophomore appeared in seven games this season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds. Read more »
The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse's 88-87 loss to Notre Dame
Beat writers Nick Alvarez and Michael McCleary break down the Orange's loss to UND. Read more »
3-point explosion gives Syracuse blueprint for conference success
For better or worse, Syracuse’s conference play has been determined by its shooting prowess from deep. Read more »
In game of runs, late layup and free throws lift Notre Dame over Syracuse, 88-87
Prentiss Hubb, after picking up a technical that sparked a Joe Girard III run, sunk two free throws to seal the Fighting Irish's win. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 88-87 loss to Notre Dame
Saturday's game, the first of the decade for SU, offered the Orange a chance at boosting a resume desperately in need of wins. Read more »
