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 »
Writer archives: Jesse Dougherty
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse runs out of gas in 2nd half, drops 93-83 decision at No. 13 North Carolina
Syracuse found itself up five at halftime on the road, but couldn't keep the momentum after the break, losing 93-83 to No. 13 North Carolina. Read more »
Gbinije balances scoring mindset between roles as forward, backup point guard
Michael Gbinije may laugh about his ever-evolving game, but his ability to navigate his adaptation of more point-guard and scoring responsibilities could be the difference for the Orange offense moving forward. Read more »
Cooney depends on versatility as opposing defenders restrict him from deep
Against St. John's and Clemson, two Syracuse losses, Trevor Cooney was held in check by opposing perimeter defenders. He'll have to diversify his game on offense if he wants to continue to be an effective scoring option for the Orange. Read more »
Dougherty: Christmas mocks Wooden Award watch list with ACC dominance
Syracuse senior Rakeem Christmas was left off the watch list for the Wooden Award — college basketball's top individual honor — even though his numbers are better than most of the candidates' stats. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick observations from Syracuse's 66-53 loss to Clemson
Syracuse's guards couldn't get it going against Clemson, and the Orange dropped its first conference game of the season. Read more »
5 keys for Syracuse to defeat Clemson, stay unbeaten in conference play
Syracuse travels to Clemson Saturday afternoon with hopes of staying undefeated in ACC play. Here are five keys for the Orange to do just that. Read more »
Syracuse continues search to replace McCullough's contributions on offense, defense
Michael Gbinije noticed it in pregame warm-ups before facing Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Syracuse wasn’t laughing as much. It wasn’t as loose. Its 6-foot-10 freshman forward stood hunched over a pair of crutches wearing black pants, a black T-shirt and a gold chain — a far cry from a basketball uniform. Read more »
Joseph looks to increase aggressiveness, earn crunch-time minutes from Boeheim
Kaleb Joseph sat for he final 16:13 of Tuesday's win against Wake Forest. Jim Boeheim has opted for sophomore Ron Patterson instead, and said Joseph just needs to shoot more. Read more »
Cooney continues consistent play, drops 21 points to support Christmas' career night
Trevor Cooney continued his consistent play, logging 21 points despite missing 11 shots. He provided stable support to Rakeem Christmas' career-high point total and was a key part in guiding SU to its fourth straight ACC win. Read more »
Gbinije explodes for 16 points after halftime, leads Syracuse to overtime win over Wake Forest
Michael Gbinije only scored one point in a listless first half, but helped lead Syracuse to a win with 16 points after the break. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's overtime win over Wake Forest
Syracuse outlasted Wake Forest after a potential game-tying heave rimmed out at the overtime buzzer. Here are three quick observations from SU's 86-83 win on Tuesday night. Read more »
Wake Forest forward Thomas poses threat to thin Syracuse frontcourt
Devin Thomas already posed a huge threat to Syracuse. Now, with the season-ending injury to Chris McCullough, the Orange will face an even bigger test on Tuesday night. Read more »
SU Athletics confirms McCullough out for season with torn right ACL
After going to the ground with an injury at around the 12-minute mark of Sunday's game, freshman forward Chris McCullough didn't return. On Monday, SU Athletics confirmed he is out for the season with a torn right ACL. Read more »
Syracuse wins battle of 3-point line, holds Florida State to 2-of-16 from deep
Syracuse held Florida State to a 2-for-16 mark from 3-point range while SU itself made 10 shots from beyond the arc. The Orange was stout in defending against the long ball, which in part guided SU to a third straight conference victory. Read more »
Cooney's 28 points, 7-of-11 3-point mark lead Syracuse to 70-57 win over Florida State
Trevor Cooney shot 7-of-11 from 3-point range en route to a season-high 28 points against Florida State. His, along with Syracuse's 3-point success, gave SU a 70-57 win and a 3-0 start to ACC play. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 1-point win over Georgia Tech
Syracuse squeezed out a 46-45 win against Georgia Tech that was anything but pretty. Here are three quick observations from SU's second straight nonconference victory. Read more »
Boeheim says forward Coleman will not play this season for Syracuse
SU head coach Jim Boeheim said DaJuan Coleman won't play for Syracuse this season. Read more »
Syracuse basketball stat pack: What Roberson’s efficiency says about him, Orange offense
Tyler Roberson provides an important dynamic for Syracuse off the bench. His offensive efficiency gives Syracuse a third post option when Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough are in foul trouble. Read more »
Christmas earns ACC Player of the Week honors for double-doubles against Colgate, Long Beach State
Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas' emergence as a reliable option on offense has continued, and he earned ACC Player of the Week honors for his two latest double-doubles. Read more »
