Gery: Hack reflects on father's influence in desire to pursue sportswriting career
Sports captivate so many of us for different reasons. They’re a special part of people’s lives and identities from childhood to adulthood. And every fan,… Read more »
Writer archives: Ryne Gery
Gery: With trip to Final Four, Boeheim overcomes adversity to climb back to top of profession
WASHINGTON — Jim Boeheim smiled as his seniors considered whether the Syracuse head coach had relaxed at all in the last four years. Brandon Triche… Read more »
Carter-Williams propels Syracuse past Marquette, into Final Four with all-around performance
WASHINGTON — Michael Carter-Williams leaned forward, wearing his black East Region champions hat backward, as he sat in front of his locker and tried to… Read more »
Postseason surge after miserable regular-season stretch leads Syracuse to Elite Eight matchup with Marquette
WASHINGTON — The confidence level never wavered. But Syracuse’s season had reached its breaking point. It was March 10, the day after Georgetown’s 61-39 annihilation… Read more »
Syracuse's zone has caught opponents off guard, but Marquette will be ready
WASHINGTON — Marquette head coach Buzz Williams made his way past his school’s band and the Golden Eagles fan base, receiving congratulatory messages for his… Read more »
Carter-Williams, Triche punish smaller Indiana guards in Syracuse's 61-50 Sweet 16 win
First, it was Brandon Triche, getting to the rim with little regard for the 6-foot defender in front of him. Then, it was Michael Carter-Williams… Read more »
ELITE ZONE: Syracuse's 2-3 proves too much for Indiana, Orange rolls through Sweet 16 with 61-50 victory against Hoosiers
WASHINGTON — Brandon Triche broke out into laughter. The Syracuse guard, still wearing his orange uniform in the locker room about 40 minutes after the… Read more »
Indiana's Crean runs fiery practice, counts on edge ahead of Sweet 16 matchup with Syracuse
WASHINGTON — Tom Crean spoke with conviction about his players’ “edge” at his press conference on Wednesday. He described it as their willingness to go… Read more »
Q&A with Michael Norman of the Indiana Daily Student
Syracuse faces top-seeded Indiana on Thursday in the Sweet 16 in Washington, D.C. The Hoosiers spent much of the season ranked No. 1 in the… Read more »
Boeheim, current Syracuse players reflect on 1987 national title loss to Indiana
WASHINGTON — It took Jim Boeheim 16 years to get over Indiana guard Keith Smart’s game-winning shot in the 1987 national championship. The iconic moment… Read more »
With renewed health, Keita ready to take on Indiana's All-American Zeller
WASHINGTON — Plagued by a sinus infection, Baye Moussa Keita struggled to breathe. The 6-foot-10 center could do little to help his Syracuse team as… Read more »
Q&A with Golden Bears beat writer Jonathan Kuperberg of The Daily Californian
After blowing Montana away to open the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Syracuse will take on 12th-seeded California at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday in the third… Read more »
Q&A with Montana beat writer Bob Meseroll of the Missoulian
Syracuse (26-9) will open NCAA Tournament play in the second round against Montana on Thursday at 9:57 p.m. in San Jose, Calif. The 13th-seeded Grizzlies… Read more »
Syracuse draws No. 4 seed facing No. 13-seed Montana in East region
Jim Boeheim is confident in his Syracuse team heading into the NCAA Tournament after a strong showing at Madison Square Garden last week. The Orange… Read more »
Struggling Syracuse heads to final Big East tournament looking for fresh start, chance to build momentum
On the heels of Syracuse’s brutal loss to Georgetown, Jim Boeheim took some time to reflect and reminisce on his program’s 34-season run in the… Read more »
Carter-Williams lone bright spot for Syracuse in blowout loss to Georgetown
WASHINGTON -- Michael Carter-Williams tried to keep Syracuse in the game. The 6-foot-6 point guard sliced through Georgetown’s pressure defense and absorbed contact for tough… Read more »
HUMILIATED: Syracuse offense falls flat against swarming Georgetown defense in rivalry-closing 61-39 loss
WASHINGTON — The display of raw emotion marked the end of the game. Georgetown guards D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Markel Starks fittingly converged at the Big… Read more »
Collective effort: Triche's family helps mold senior guard into consistent, reliable leader
Three sets of eyes fixate on Brandon Triche. They follow his every move, studying his footwork and analyzing his mechanics at an otherwise deserted Melo… Read more »
Early shooting slump leads to third straight narrow defeat for Syracuse
James Southerland couldn’t get anything to fall. Neither could Brandon Triche or backcourt mate Michael Carter-Williams. By halftime, the three combined to shoot 4-for-20 from… Read more »
SEEING RED: Late turnovers frustrate Boeheim, Syracuse in 58-53 loss to No. 10 Louisville
Brandon Triche started down the court, both hands out, wishing he had the previous play back. The senior guard tried to sneak a bounce pass… Read more »
Q&A with The Louisville Cardinal beat writer Noah Allison
No. 12 Syracuse will look to rebound from consecutive losses when it takes on No. 10 Louisville in the Carrier Dome at noon on Saturday.… Read more »
Boiling over: Decades of controversy, heated battles define storied rivalry between Syracuse and Georgetown
The latest chapter of the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry took place six days ago in Houston. Former SU great John Wallace and Hoya nemesis Jerome Williams, both… Read more »
Fair, Southerland each chip in 20 points in victory over Providence
James Southerland stole the spotlight in the game’s biggest moment. His pair of 3-pointers excited the Carrier Dome crowd as they always do. His two… Read more »
'BRING ON GEORGETOWN': Syracuse routs Providence 84-59 ahead of rivalry matchup with Hoyas
Each Syracuse possession elicited a different emotion on the trip back down the court. It started with excitement. James Southerland ran down the court, waving… Read more »
