Beat writers predict a Syracuse win over BC to close out 2022
Syracuse has defeated Boston College in eight straight matchups. Our beat writers unanimously agree the streak will extend to nine. Read more »
Men’s basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about Boston College ahead of SU’s final game of 2022
Syracuse hosts Boston College in its final game of 2022. The Eagles rank 351st nationally from 3-point range at a rate of 26.6% and have the second-least number of attempts in the ACC from deep. Read more »
Jesse Edwards fouls out, limited to season-low 8 points in loss against Pitt
Jesse Edwards finished with nine rebounds and six blocks against Pitt, but his eight points were the fewest in a single game this season, and he fouled out for the third time. Read more »
Syracuse's final 3-minute surge falls just short in 84-82 loss to Pittsburgh
Quadir Copeland keyed a Syracuse comeback that put them within one point of winning against Pittsburgh. But the Orange fell short in the 84-82 loss Read more »
Observations from SU’s 84-82 loss to Pitt: 3-pointers, big comeback falls short
Jesse Edwards finished with a season-low eight points, and Pitt’s 13 made 3s helped it get out to an early lead and escape with a win. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Pittsburgh, Syracuse's 2nd ACC opponent
Pittsburgh features six upperclassmen in its rotation and have a 2-1 road record. Here's what to know about the Panthers as they travel to Syracuse. Read more »
Beat writers split if Syracuse can defeat Pitt in 2nd conference game
Jim Boeheim said Pitt is playing some of the best basketball he's seen this season. Our beat writers differ in their outcomes for SU's game with Pitt. Read more »
Ailing Jesse Edwards dominates second half in Syracuse's comeback win
Jesse Edwards only scored one point in the first half, but came back in the second half and finished with a double-double Read more »
Observations of Syracuse vs. Cornell: Rebounding woes, 1st-half run fuels win
Despite Syracuse going down by as many as 11 points, a 14-5 run to end the first half propelled the Orange to their fifth-straight win Read more »
Syracuse’s 2nd-half defense, Cornell’s missed shots lead to 5th-straight win
“The only reason we won is because they missed shots.” Both teams were tied at 37 entering halftime, but the Orange dominated in the second half en route to their 42nd straight win over Cornell. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will narrowly get by Cornell
The Orange last lost to the Big Red in 1968. Since then, they have beaten the Big Red 41 straight times. Read more »
Opponent preview: Everything to know about Cornell, SU’s final nonconference opponent
Syracuse has beaten Cornell in 41 straight games. The Orange can make it 42 on Saturday Read more »
Former Syracuse basketball star Louis Orr dies at 64
Orr scored 1,487 points in his career at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, leading the Orange to their first Big East title during a senior year when he averaged 16 points per game. Read more »
Despite 86-71 win, Syracuse's poor defensive effort allows Monmouth to hang in
“Some players, it's hard to get up for these games.” Syracuse's poor interior defense allowed Monmouth to hang within striking distance throughout the 86-71 win Read more »
Observations from SU vs. Monmouth: Selective 3-pointers, Jack Collins' career day
The Orange were selective in their use of 3-pointers against Monmouth, leading to a 53% conversion rate from beyond the arc. Benny Williams started cold but ended hot. Read more »
Syracuse overcomes sluggish start to take down Monmouth, 86-71
Judah Mintz was one of five Syracuse players to record double-digit points against Monmouth as the Orange won their fourth straight game. Read more »
Judah Mintz named ACC Rookie of the Week
Judah Mintz was named the ACC Rookie of the Week after averaging 13 points, 7.5 assists and three steals per game this past week. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will blow out 1-9 Monmouth
Our beat writers unanimously agree on a comfortable win for Syracuse at home over Monmouth Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about 1-9 Monmouth
Led by Myles Foster and Myles Ruth, the Hawks own one of the worst effective field goal rates in the country. Read more »
Judah Mintz notches 1st double-double of SU career in win over Georgetown
Judah Mintz finished with 16 points and 10 assists in Syracuse’s 83-64 win over the Hoyas. He also went 10-for-11 from the free-throw line as well. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Georgetown: Ring of Honor additions, 1st half resurgence
Jim Boeheim and Pearl Washington were recognized as members of Syracuse’s Ring of Honor during halftime of the Orange's win over the Hoyas. Read more »
Syracuse comes back with 1st-half run, defeats Georgetown, 83-64
Four Syracuse players finished in double figures, and the Orange cruised for most of the second to a 19-point home win. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will handle Georgetown at the Dome
After beating Oakland, our beat writers predict Syracuse will easily take care of Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about a struggling Georgetown team
Syracuse blew a double digit halftime lead and lost to Georgetown in its previous meeting. But the Hoyas have struggled since then. Read more »
