Tag: acc tournament
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Syracuse survives against Florida State 66-62 in ACC Tournament opener
After a historically bad regular season, Syracuse started it’s ACC Tournament run Tuesday night knowing it needs to win it all to make the NCAA Tournament and end a three-year drought. As the 14-seed, SU’s first round task was 11-seed Florida State, who defeated the Orange 90-74 in early Janaury. The Orange looked dominant for…
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A look at SU’s ACC Tournament history
This may be the least hope Syracuse Men’s Basketball has ever had entering the ACC Tournament. The Orange will almost certainly need to win the whole thing to get an NCAA Tournament bid, and everything that’s happened this season says that’s not happening. The run starts tonight against Florida State. But anything can happen March.…
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Syracuse, somehow, will be playing postseason basketball
Well, it may not be deserved. And it surely may be shocking to a lot of us. But Syracuse Men’s Basketball will be playing postseason basketball. The Orange had the chance to control its own destiny. A win yesterday over Virginia Tech would not only have started a win streak for SU, but also would…
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Who Would Syracuse Play In The ACC Tournament Right Now?
There’s no sugarcoating it, Syracuse men’s basketball’s 2024-25 has been awful. However, a 74-60 win over NC State all but guaranteed that total disaster isn’t imminent, and Adrian Autry’s squad will all but definitely be playing in the ACC Tournament in two weeks. But conference realignment has completely flipped this on its head, and a…
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Fizz Five 3/16: NC State Loss, WBB NCAAT Preview, and Grading Autry
With basketball regular seasons complete, Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank recap conference tournament play for both Syracuse squads and what’s to come both on and off the court. 1. MBB Loss to NC State (1:31-9:22)2. Transfer Portal Talk (9:22-16:22)3. WBB NCAAT Prep (16:22-22:34)4. Boeheim’s retirement one year later (22:34-27:56)5. Grading Autry’s first year (27:56-close)
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Observations From The ACC Tournament: Semifinal Round
A Three-Point Threat Transforms Offenses There are multiple things that held Syracuse back this season. Maybe the biggest though was the lack of three-point threats. Outside of Chris Bell there wasn’t a single player on the SU offense who seriously scared teams from beyond the arc. While both Pitt and North Carolina struggled from deep,…
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Observations From The ACC Tournament: Second Round Afternoon Session
Fundamental Basketball Wins Tournament Games It’s something that is very simple and was proved to be right, especially in the first game of the day between Virginia Tech and Florida State. The Hokies probably should have won the game with ease but didn’t play a clean game and it cost them in the end. Countless…
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Should Syracuse Fans Have Reason To Worry About NC State?
For the third time this season, Syracuse and NC State will square off this evening, but this matchup will look a little different. This clash will be at a neutral site of Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, no trips to Syracuse or Raleigh for either side. And the stakes this time around are much…
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What History Says About Syracuse’s ACC Tournament
The hopes for Syracuse to win the ACC Tournament hopes feel pretty slim right now. As the 7-seed, SU will have a favorable matchup against NC State or Louisville to start. But then, the possible opponents shift to a more intimidating group, including Duke, Virginia, Clemson, and North Carolina. However, there’s more to consider than…
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Mintz Can Build Off His Best Game In Orange
Judah Mintz has a lot of weight on his shoulders. Based on the needs of where Syracuse is in the standings prior to the ACC tournament and March Madness, Mintz played his most complete game in an Orange uniform earlier this week. Mintz looked like a different animal in Tuesday’s 84-71 win over Virginia Tech.…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Wake Forest Shocks SU 77-74 + Jim Boeheim Presser Reaction
The Fizz’s Carter Bainbridge holds court to discuss SU’s buzzer-beater ACC Tournament loss to Wake Forest and Jim Boeheim’s answers in his postgame presser. (Originally recorded 3/8/23)
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse embarrased by GT 96-76
Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin recap the unfortunate situation Syracuse basketball finds itself in at the moment. Giving 90-plus points in four straight games to conference foes, potentially dropping to the 10-seed in a bad ACC, losing a prized recruit in the process and the inevitability of the Boeheim burnout.
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Judah Mintz is the Reason Syracuse is in Position to be in Position
Each game has built on the previous one. It’s like a step ladder, and Judah Mintz continues to take one, sometimes two steps up each game. Syracuse is now 16-10 overall and 9-6 in the ACC thanks in large part to Mintz’s play. He was key in the Orange’s 75-72 win over No. 23 NC…
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So Long, 2021-22 SU Hoops. We Hardly Knew You.
Nothing quite showcases the highs and lows of a collegiate season quite like a basketball postseason tournament. Of all the teams that have played or will play on this week, Syracuse men’s hoops may best personify the hectic emotional nature of the postseason. After a mostly listless regular season, SU ambushed its first round ACC…
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Super Shorthanded Syracuse Ends Season with Valiant 88-79 Loss to Duke
No Jesse Edwards. No Benny Williams. And the worst of it all, no Buddy Boeheim, suspended for one game after the ACC ruled he punched Florida State’s Wyatt Wilkes in the gut yesterday. All odds were stacked against nine-seed Syracuse heading into Thursday’s matchup with top-seed Duke. With all the hurdles to overcome, it would’ve…
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Saturday’s Meltdown Was One Final Indignity For Exhausted SU
With the ACC Tournament looming tomorrow, Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball is in the midst of tough times. That may even be an understatement, considering a Jim Boeheim-coached team has never been this bad at the end of a regular season than this year‚Äôs current 15-16 rendition. Even SU‚Äôs last NIT team (the 2016-17 group) wasn‚Äôt in…
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Breaking Down Syracuse vs. Florida State
The ACC tournament is nearly upon us. Just a couple of days from now Syracuse will be down in Brooklyn battling it out for ACC supremacy. Its first opponent? Florida State. A team SU split its season series with. Oddly enough, each team got its win on the other‚Äôs home floor. The Orange took care…
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Which Teams Should SU Hope To Draw In The ACC Tournament?
With just three games remaining in its regular season, Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball is desperately scrapping to try and get into a postseason tournament. Last night, the Orange dropped the first of four straight difficult games against top ACC competition. SU fell in South Bend to Notre Dame 79-69 and has now lost seven of its…
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Six Tournament Predictions for Six ACC Teams
There are seven ACC teams in the tournament. But right now, we’re only talking about six, because we here at the Fizz have been covering every aspect of Syracuse and San Diego State. From the Aztecs’ weaknesses, to SU’s recent tournament failures and even the rest of the Midwest region. Best of all, two Fizz…
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Buddy Boeheim is Back to His Usual Self
Ring the bell, sound the horn. Buddy Boeheim is officially back following his 27-point outburst against NC State. It has been a common narrative all season to declare someone as the true number one. Or at least a player who has the chops to take SU to previously unreachable heights. Boeheim is the player to…
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Emergency Fizz Cast: Virginia ACC QF Preview
Listen as Ian Unsworth, John Eads, and Cam Ezeir preview SU’s next ACC tourney game against 1 seed Virginia. The boys analyze Syracuse’s 89-68 win over NC State and look back on the regular season meeting between the Orange and the Cavs. Tune in ahead of tomorrow’s noon contest!
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How Can SU Beat NC State (Again)?
Syracuse embarks on postseason play Wednesday at noon in the second round of the 2021 ACC Tournament. The Orange earned the 8-seed in the field and will face 9-seed NC State (again). Cuse‚Äô Nation collectively hoped Duke would get the nod at the 9 slot, but a blowout loss to UNC negated that.¬†¬† So now…
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FizzCast: NC State/ACC Tournament Preview
John Eads and Ian Unsworth are joined by the Fizz’s newest addition to the staff Cam Ezeir to preview Syracuse-NC State and the entire ACC tournament.
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Who Can Carry SU to an ACC Tournament Run?
With the ACC Tournament around the corner, Syracuse basketball is squarely on the bubble, in need of at least one win. But it seems like a run in the conference tournament would push the Orange over the edge into the Big Dance. In order for Syracuse to make a deep run, they’ll have to rely…
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Is NC State a Good or Bad Draw for Syracuse in the ACC Tournament?
It’s settled. After a busy Saturday around the league Syracuse’s first opponent in the ACC Tournament will be NC State. The Orange slide in as the 8th seed, the Wolfpack are the 9th seed. Syracuse (15-8 overall, 9-7 ACC) and NC State (13-9, 9-8) will play Wednesday at noon on the ACC Network. The bright…
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Fizz Radio 3/6: NCAA Tourney, ACC Tourney & What If?
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys wrap up Syracuse basketball’s regular season and look to the NCAA Tournament, go through all of the ACC Tournament scenarios, and play a little game called “What If?”. Oh, and of course get to your Fictional Fizz and Fizz…
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Syracuse vs. Clemson: Three Keys to Victory, and Tournament Implications
Syracuse’s first game against Clemson was an absolute mess. The Orange shot 12% from the field in the first half, and allowed a slow Clemson offense to put up 78 points. SU was thoroughly outclassed in Littlejohn Coliseum. But just under a month later, Syracuse’s season is in a much different place. The Orange are…
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Fizz Radio 2/20: Notre Dame Preview, SU FB Hires New OL Coach & 2022 FB Commit
Ian Unsworth and John Eads host this week’s Fizz Radio. The boys give their thoughts on the Louisville postponement, talk about SU’s tourney chances, and preview the ACC Tournament. Additionally, Unsworth and Eads preview Saturday’s game against Notre Dame with a special guest. Finally, the guys talk about Syracuse Football hiring Mike Schmidt as the…
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Syracuse Basketball Top 5 Series: Surprises
The 2019-2020 Syracuse basketball season was a rollercoaster of emotions for all parties involved. Players, fans, and coaches alike were riding high after SU‚Äôs five-game ACC win streak, only to be severely let down after the Orange dropped five out of their next six games and fell out of NCAA Tournament contention. In a season…
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Three Things Syracuse Needs To Do To Beat North Carolina
Syracuse might be the six seed and have the better record than 14 seed North Carolina. But, they are three point underdogs today according to Vegas. Given that UNC has won 9 straight against SU, has the Greensboro crowd on its side, more talent and looked great in a convincing win over Virginia Tech Tuesday…
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Beat the Best to Be the Best: Syracuse’s Path to an ACC Championship
With Syracuse dropping its last game to Miami, the Orange must advance through the ACC Tournament to have any chance at a NCAA tourney bid. One win isn‚Äôt going to do it for SU. Jim Boeheim‚Äôs squad has to beat the best to lift the ACC Tournament trophy and go dancing. Florida State, Duke, Louisville,…
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