MBB : Orange looks to bolster defense against Notre Dame
It was embarrassed on national television by a conference rival, 88-74. It walked off the court with an 'overrated' chant echoing throughout the Verizon Center.… Read more »
Writer archives: Michael Bonner
MBB : ALL CYLINDERS: Potent offense leads Syracuse past Notre Dame
For the first time all afternoon, the 30,021 fans who packed the Carrier Dome Saturday sat on their hands, as Notre Dame's guard Kyle McAlarney… Read more »
MBB : 18-point 1st-half deficit too much to overcome
WASHINGTON - The Syracuse locker room after Wednesday night's game looked a lot like the first half of its game against Georgetown. Nobody showed up.… Read more »
MBB : Vacation's over
After starting its conference season against four of the worst teams in the league, Syracuse embarks on a stretch of four games against the Big… Read more »
MBB : TWO GOOD: Devendorf, Rautins combine for 46 points in blowout of Seton Hall
Eric Devendorf walked across the Syracuse locker room, wrapped in a towel, after his team had just blown out Seton Hall, 100-76. When he stepped… Read more »
MBB : Ten-day break comes at perfect time for banged up No. 16 Orange
Andy Rautins sat near his locker with two large ice packs around his knees, minutes after Syracuse had overcome a 16-point deficit against Cornell. The… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse sneaks by Virginia to stay unbeaten
Jonny Flynn walked into the locker room and wanted to let everyone know who the star of the game was. As he walked over to… Read more »
MBB : Freshman Joseph continues to adjust to college game
Kris Joseph walked out of the locker room and through the hallway out onto the court. As he took his first step onto Jim Boeheim… Read more »
MBB : Strong start keys decisive win over Oakland
Paul Harris walked back down the court after an early Syracuse turnover. He looked down at the court, talking to himself while flicking his wrist… Read more »
MBB : Taking over
It looked like Eric Devendorf was the only player in the locker room. Eleven microphones pointed his direction. There were other players available. Kris Joseph… Read more »
MBB : Size inside helps SU outplays smaller Dolphin man defense
As Syracuse walked onto the court, it clearly had a distinct advantage. Arinze Onuaku, Paul Harris and even Kristof Ongenaet dwarfed their defenders. When the… Read more »
Is this the best conference ever?
Rick Pitino has accumulated eight conference tournament championships and four regular season crowns in the Southeastern Conference, Conference USA and the America East. None have… Read more »
MBB : Skipping school
Brandon Jennings went to see his coach last spring after he took his final exam at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. Jennings, the top-rated point… Read more »
MBB : Despite erratic play, Syracuse cruises in final exhibition game
It seemed a harmless sequence halfway through the first half. Indiana (Pa.), a Division II opponent, battled for back-to-back offensive rebounds to cut Syracuse's lead… Read more »
MSOC : Syracuse stuns No. 21 Louisville with 3 unanswered goals
As the ball hit the back of the net, Hansen Woodruff bolted from the box toward the stands with his arms fully extended, sliding feet… Read more »
MSOC : In meaningless game, Syracuse rallies to finish season in thrilling fashion
Senior Spencer Schomaker waved his teammates on the field over to huddle just outside the goalie box prior to the start of overtime.In all likelihood… Read more »
Doubling up
Nineteen national championships were tugging at Kevin Drew. Two lacrosse powerhouses flaunted their credentials. Syracuse boasted its 10 titles, while the team SU had beat… Read more »
Coaches pick Orange 8th in Big East
NEW YORK CITY - When Jay Wright was informed Syracuse had been picked eighth in the annual Big East preseason coaches' poll, the Villanova head… Read more »
MSOC : Late goal helps Syracuse end winless streak
Spencer Schomaker pumped his arms over his head. There were still four seconds on the clock, but with the ball in DePaul's end, Schomaker felt… Read more »
MSOC : Depth allows SU to shuffle players in, out of lineup
Tom Perevegyencev prepared differently for Syracuse's men's soccer game against Rutgers Saturday. Twelve games into the season, the SU forward started his first game. Perevegyencev… Read more »
A legend returns
Carmelo Anthony wasn't the star that April night five-and-a-half years ago, when Syracuse became national champions.That was then-freshman Gerry McNamara, who stole the show in… Read more »
MSOC : SU defense can't keep up with Rutgers, allows season-high 20 shots
Brien Chamney didn't want to talk about it. Every question thrown the defender's way came back with a frustrated succinct answer. Syracuse lost in overtime… Read more »
MSOC : Woodruff's health remains a mystery
Fourteen days ago, Hansen Woodruff sat on the bench and stared at his teammates as they prepared for their Big East opener against Marquette. When… Read more »
Staff : No. 2 field hockey team wins pair of tight road games
Syracuse field hockey earned a pair of road wins this weekend, beating Providence, 4-2, Friday before edging Massachusetts, 5-4, on Sunday.Four different players scored to… Read more »
