Center Leary thrives at free-throw line, helps Orange late in games
Practice was over on Wednesday, but Shakeya Leary didn’t leave the court with the rest of her teammates. Instead, she walked over to the other… Read more »
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Gait sets goal as 'national championship or bust' for SU
In Gary Gait’s six seasons as head coach of Syracuse women’s lacrosse, he’s accomplished quite a bit. In fact, his resume is more polished than… Read more »
Heralded freshman Evans practices at midfield, attack
If John Desko coached the Syracuse men’s basketball team, he’d favor perimeter shooters. Standing in an empty Carrier Dome with the basketball court stacked up… Read more »
Grant's all-around performance, emphatic dunk secures comeback win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The same sound that ushers in each episode of SportsCenter echoed out from the middle of the visitor’s locker room at… Read more »
Fans react to No. 2 Syracuse's win over Boston College
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5 keys for No. 2 Syracuse against Boston College
Boston College has underachieved all season. The Eagles were expected to make some noise in the Atlantic Coast Conference, but instead have done just the… Read more »
Wilson: Syracuse stands alone in ACC as traditional powers falter
The Atlantic Coast Conference is, at its heart, a southern league — the Triangle in North Carolina its hoops haven. It’s added a bit of… Read more »
No. 2 Syracuse overcomes poor starts from Ennis, Cooney in win over Tar Heels
In one half on Saturday, Tyler Ennis committed more turnovers than he had in a single game all season. His passes weren’t as crisp and… Read more »
Christmas puts together all-around game, helps energize SU to win over UNC
Rakeem Christmas flung his arm forward once to swat Joel James’ layup past the 3-point line. He sprinted downcourt, grabbed a Tyler Ennis miss and… Read more »
Coleman misses No. 2 Syracuse's win over North Carolina
DaJuan Coleman played three minutes in Syracuse’s previous game, but remained on the bench for the entirety of the No. 2 Orange’s 57-45 win against… Read more »
ON THEIR HEELS: Syracuse's zone stymies North Carolina, sparks star wings in victory
C.J. Fair swatted a jump shot and bolted up court as Jerami Grant grabbed the loose ball. With Syracuse on the break, Grant hit Michael… Read more »
Bailey: Inconsistent and unpredictable, North Carolina proves capable of knocking off No. 2 Syracuse
The rage that roared in Roy Williams’ voice four days ago was replaced with cheer and pomp. On Monday, the North Carolina head coach growled… Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to stay undefeated against North Carolina at home
David Wilson: Syracuse 68, North Carolina 61 Achilles' Heel The Tar Heels play up to their competition and they'll do it again on Saturday, but… Read more »
Roberson sees more playing time in Syracuse's win over Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Just three days after failing to get on the court at all against Miami, Syracuse freshman forward Tyler Roberson had to wait… Read more »
Fair provides timely scoring, game-high 17 points in double-digit win over Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. — He can never do it quietly. He can make all the rudimentary mid-range jump shots he wants and still spend time on… Read more »
Syracuse prepares to face inconsistent Virginia Tech in first ACC road matchup
Fifty-one years ago. That had been the last time Syracuse won a regulation game with fewer than 50 points — the Orange defeated Kent State… Read more »
Virginia Tech coach Johnson says Smith, Barksdale, Wood questionable for Syracuse game
Virginia Tech guard Adam Smith and forwards C.J. Barksdale and Marshall Wood are questionable for the team’s game against Syracuse on Tuesday at 9 p.m.,… Read more »
Boeheim remains confident in Cooney despite guard's shooting woes against Miami
His day against St. John’s wasn’t great, but Saturday against Miami was the first time this season you could truly call a Trevor Cooney performance… Read more »
Boeheim says Coleman will be game-time decision versus Virginia Tech
Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman will be a game-time decision for the team’s game against Virginia Tech at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, head coach Jim Boeheim… Read more »
Autry returns to Virginia Tech as Syracuse assistant coach
In 2010, Adrian Autry packed his things in Blacksburg, Va., and headed to Dayton. Previously an assistant with Virginia Tech, he was on his way… Read more »
Syracuse edged by N.C. State in 1st ACC game as member school
It did not take long for Syracuse to receive its “Welcome to the Atlantic Coast Conference” moment. When the Orange took the floor at Reynolds… Read more »
Bailey: Syracuse establishes itself as Atlantic Coast Conference favorite
C.J. Fair was calm in answering questions after No. 2 Syracuse’s 49-44 win against Miami (Fla.) on Saturday. It was a game in which the… Read more »
Coleman dresses, misses 2nd straight game with left leg contusion
Syracuse (14-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) center DaJuan Coleman did not play in the Orange’s 49-44 win against Miami (8-6, 0-2) on Saturday. Coleman, who has… Read more »
Christmas guides Orange to come-from-behind win
One week after playing what Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim called his worst half of the year, center Rakeem Christmas helped deliver the Orange a… Read more »
