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The skid is over: Syracuse men’s basketball rides hot shooting to 86-72 win over Notre Dame
College basketball is a 40-minute game, and Syracuse Men’s Basketball has learned that the hard way multiple times in the past few weeks. But Saturday night, in front of a decent-sized crowd at the JMA Wireless Dome, it really was just the first 20 minutes that sealed the deal. 17 first-half points from JJ Starling…
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Second-half struggles have doomed Syracuse’s season
If you have a strange sense of deja vu every time you watch Syracuse men’s basketball, you’re not alone. Because every single Syracuse game seems to follow a single script. The start? Very slow. Fall behind early. The rest of the first half? A slow climb back to contention. Donnie Freeman finds his shot. And…
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3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 68-88 loss to N.C. State
Riding a three-game conference losing streak, Syracuse traveled to Raleigh searching for answers—and found none, falling 86–66 to N.C. State. The loss didn’t solve anything or reveal new fixes; instead, it reinforced the same problems that have plagued the Orange throughout conference play. Copeland gets the last word Former Syracuse guard—and now Wolfpack starter—Quadir Copeland…
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Syracuse Players Reflect on Struggles in Loss to Miami
There was no shortage of urgency inside the Dome on Saturday afternoon — and by the final buzzer, no shortage of frustration either, as Syracuse fell 86–75 to Miami. Entering the game desperate for momentum, the Orange instead saw familiar issues resurface, as Miami dictated the terms defensively, controlled the glass, and silenced Syracuse’s biggest…
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Miami takes down Syracuse 85-76 at the Dome
Syracuse 76, Miami 85 – SU entered Saturday afternoon with everything but momentum. After consecutive ACC losses to Boston College and Virginia Tech, the Orange’s NCAA Tournament chances had dipped to just 2%. Still, with the 15–4 Miami Hurricanes in town, SU saw an opportunity to get back on track with a meaningful win inside…
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Takeaways From Syracuse Basketball’s 76–74 Loss Against Virginia Tech
The Orange returned to the JMA Dome after a rough 81-73 loss at Boston College last weekend, a game in which SU truly threw the game away with 18 total turnovers. SU welcomed a Virginia Tech squad in a similar record position: Both the ‘Cuse and the Hokies needed resume-builders. It was a tight game that…
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How Donnie Freeman’s Dominance Is Reviving Syracuse Basketball’s ACC Tournament Hopes
In four games since Donnie Freeman’s return from an ankle injury, Syracuse Men’s Basketball has leaned heavily on its star forward. When the Orange head to Boston College to take on the Eagles tomorrow afternoon, they’ll likely continue to ride his hot hand. Freeman was firing on all cylinders to open the season, leading the…
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Finally a good sign for Syracuse Basketball? Maybe.
The season outlook for Syracuse Men’s Basketball is bleak. Sure, there’s one big win (Tennessee) and a couple of close losses to good squads. But blemishes to Hofsta and Clemson really hurt the resume. So what does Syracuse need? A lot of convincing ACC victories in the next months. A lot of them. Tuesday night…
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Syracuse’s offense stalls in 64-61 loss to Clemson
Syracuse’s offense sputtered in a 64-61 loss to Clemson as the Orange shot just 40% from the floor and 33% from deep.
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When Losses Start to Matter
In college basketball, no two losses are created equal. Each defeat tells a specific story, even if most are clumped together in the “loss” column as the season goes on. Just one month ago, Syracuse basketball suffered what many would call a “good loss” in Las Vegas at the Players Era Festival, falling to No.…
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Three Things Syracuse Basketball Must Fix in ACC Play to Reach the NCAA Tournament
In a do-or-die season for Adrian Autry as head coach of Syracuse Men’s Basketball, the team sits at 8-4 with one game left before ACC play. Despite a marquee win over Tennessee at the Dome, the Orange have a lot of work to do with three ranked losses in the Players Era Tournament and an…
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Naithan George’s season-high 22 points help Syracuse beat Northeastern 91-83
Naithan George scored a season-high 22 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and help Syracuse take down Northeastern 91-83.
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Syracuse Falls to Hofstra 70-69, has Undefeated Record at Home Snapped
Fresh off its 71-63 win over Saint Joseph’s at the Dome on Thursday, Syracuse Men’s Basketball returned to action to play its second game in three days. The Orange would have its undefeated record at home snapped in a 70-69 loss to Hofstra. The contest was the second match of what’s supposed to be a…
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Syracuse Outlasts Saint Joseph’s Despite Slow Start
Syracuse 71, St. Joes 63: Syracuse returned to the Dome for the first time since their electric 76–72 upset over 13th-ranked Tennessee; A win that halted SU’s three-game losing skid, and led to a full-on court storming. After nine days off, the Orange aimed to keep their newfound energy rolling as they hosted Saint Joseph’s…
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When Marbury Met Boeheim: A Glimpse into Syracuse’s Legendary Coach
In his 47 years at the helm, Jim Boeheim could be described as many things: a loyal lifer, a defensive mastermind, and at times the most stubborn man in Central New York. It was Boeheim who transcended Syracuse, turning the Orange from an independent afterthought to a force to be reckoned with in the Big…
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Statement Made: Syracuse Women Knock Off Auburn in ACC–SEC Showdown
Syracuse entered Wednesday night 6–1 for the second straight season under head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. But that record didn’t tell the whole story. The Orange had cruised through an easy early schedule and still had plenty to prove as they returned to the court to face Auburn in the annual SEC/ACC Challenge. It wasn’t a…
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Syracuse Basketball Shocks No. 13 Tennessee: Orange Earn Statement 62-60 Upset at the Dome
After a winless showing at the Player’s Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Syracuse Basketball returned home and took down #13 Tennessee 62-60 in what was one of its biggest wins in years. The story heading into this one was clear: under Autry, the Orange were just 2–16 against quadrant-one opponents before their trip to Las…
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Previewing Syracuse Basketball’s First Big Tests at the Players Era Festival
Previewing Syracuse Basketball’s First Big Tests at the Players Era Festival It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you want to call it “Turkey Tournaments”, “Ballroom Madness”, or “Feast Week”, college hoops fans receive a Turkey-sized portion of top-ranked matchups all throughout Thanksgiving week. On today alone (Monday), Division 1 games start…
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Syracuse outlasts Monmouth 78-73 in the Dome
Syracuse, N.Y. — After a 10-day layoff, Syracuse returned to the JMA Dome on Tuesday night looking for its first 4–0 in 8 seasons. The Orange also welcomed back senior guard J.J. Starling, who had missed the previous two games after suffering a leg injury early in the season opener against Binghamton. But Monmouth, entering…
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Syracuse Misses Out on Five Star Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr
Syracuse men’s basketball is still without a commit for its 2026 high school recruiting class. The Orange have been in contention for four stars such as new Rutgers commit Imahri Wooten, and recent Marquette commit Alex Egbuono but have failed to secure a commit. While making the top 7s and top 5as of these players…
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How sustainable is Syracuse’s early undefeated start?
Syracuse men’s basketball is off to a flying start, but with tough opponents coming up, how much of it is sustainable?
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How William Kyle III Is Powering Syracuse Basketball’s Strong Start
In the early chapters of its season, Syracuse Basketball is on a mission to elevate its game and set a new standard. To reach that next level, a team needs players who turn potential into performance and exceed expectations. For the Orange, that player has been William Kyle III. Despite sharing the floor with returning…
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Syracuse Basketball Begins the Season with a Loud 2-0 Start
Following the 2024/25 season, there were many questions surrounding Syracuse basketball. Is Adrian Autry the right leader for the post-Boeheim era? Has the famed “Orange Standard” slipped in the minds of high school recruits and prospective transfer players? The Orange’s offseason seemed to answer some questions surrounding the program’s future. In addition to their top…
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Takeaways from Syracuse Basketball’s 83-43 Win Over Delaware State
Syracuse completed its goal for week 1 of the college basketball season: grab two wins against a light non-conference slate. Today was another Orange victory in dominant fashion as they jumped out to a 10-2 lead just minutes into the contest and never looked back. He looked strong in his freshman season (2024/2025), but he…
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Predicting the rest of Syracuse’s non-conference schedule
Syracuse Men’s Basketball had a surprisingly refreshing first game of the season. After last year’s near-upset loss to Le Moyne to begin the season, SU cruised against Binghamton to open up the 2025-26 season. So barring any major changes, it’s safe to say this year’s team is better than last year’s. And with that grand…
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Syracuse’s offense shines in opening night win
To be good in college basketball, you must beat the bad teams. Syracuse did that, crushing Binghamton 85-47 in SU’s season opener. In the win, the Orange totaled 10 dunks (most since 2013 versus Monmouth) and were excellent on the glass. SU, especially on offense, looked noticeably more explosive and athletically gifted than the previous…
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The Quest for March Begins: Syracuse Basketball Opens Against Binghamton Tonight
Syracuse went 2-0 in exhibition play, where six of its eight projected starters made their Orange debut. After a 76-66 road win against Buffalo, SU made its dome debut on Wednesday against Pace. Despite a rough first half in which ‘Cuse only led by two heading into the locker room, but its second half performance…
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Biggest Questions Heading Into 2025
After two exhibition wins against Buffalo and Pace, Syracuse hosts Binghamton to open the regular season tomorrow. The Orange hit the court after last year’s 14-19 campaign, SU’s worst record since 1967. Led by returnees Donnie Freeman and J.J. Starling, SU tries to bounce back from their 2024 struggles and do something that has not…
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Syracuse beats Pace 75-57 to close out preseason
Syracuse 75, Pace 57 – There was no style points in SU’s second and final preseason exhibition match. The Orange, who were in the JMA Dome for the first time this season, came out sluggish despite facing D2 Pace. After trading buckets at the start, the Setters found their groove versus a sluggish Orange defense.…
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Syracuse Basketball Closes Exhibition Play With Win Over Pace
While Syracuse Football gears up for a Halloween showdown with North Carolina, Syracuse Basketball wrapped up exhibition play in a 75-57 victory over Pace. Despite beating the Setters by 18 points, the win was anything but convincing. To say the Orange got off to a slow start would be an understatement. At the half, SU…
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Syracuse Basketball’s Pre-Vegas Wish List
Syracuse recently squeaked out an exhibition win against Buffalo last Saturday; while star freshman Sadiq White was held out of the contest with a day-to-day injury, many of the Orange’s “Anticipated” starting five played most of the game. While SU gained a victory, many of its star players did not have their most efficient nights…
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s win over Buffalo
Buffalo 66, Syracuse 76 – Basketball season comes at a good time for the Orange. After Syracuse Football dropped their 4th straight game to 7th ranked Georgia Tech, a preseason win from Aidran Autry’s squad was a welcome sight for the SU faithful. Cuse started off strong, hitting 6 first half threes and building a…
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Syracuse Basketball Looks for a Revamped Offense This Season
Last season, where Syracuse produced a disappointing 7-13 conference record, its offense was stagnant at times. Top offensive weapons Donnie Freeman and JJ Starling both missed time last season; Now ex-Orange Kyle Cuffe and Peter Majstorovic were thrust into foreign offensive roles. A combination of injuries and a lack of depth derailed SU’s season. Its…
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Forging His Own Legacy: Kiyan Anthony Shines Amid Media Frenzy
Syracuse Media Day – After a short Q&A with Head Coach Adrian Autry and a team photo, media members dispersed in every direction. A large group of writers headed towards Sophomore Donnie Freeman and Senior J.J. Starling. The two returnees averaged nearly 30 points per game last season. Several other columnists made their way towards…
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Previewing Syracuse’s biggest ACC matchups
In less than a month, Syracuse basketball begins their highly anticipated 2025 campaign. Last year, under 2nd year head coach Adrian Autry, The Orange missed the NCAA Tournament for the 4th consecutive season. With redemption on their mind, SU returns Sophomore Donnie Freeman and Senior J.J. Starling. The two combined for nearly 30 points per…
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Syracuse Basketball 2025 Outlook: Expectations, Roster Breakdown, and Schedule Highlights
After this past Saturday’s football game where the Orange were smothered by SMU 31-18, basketball season looms for a Syracuse fanbase that has begun to lose energy (And hope) in their team’s success on the gridiron. Fortunately, the ACC Tip-Off media event and Syracuse’s media day are just around the corner. Head Coach Adrian Autry…
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