Tag: syracuse basketball
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Embarrassed By Louisville 85-61
Three Point Defense: F- The amount of wide-open threes that Syracuse gave up is just comical. Whether it was after an offensive rebound, off a screen, or just at a random point in a possession it was so easy for the Cardinals all game long. Louisville entered the game shooting the 9th most threes of…
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Syracuse searching for three straight wins
Headed into tonight’s matchup against Louisville, Syracuse men’s basketball is trying to pull off something it hasn’t done since the very start of the season…win three games in a row. That stat alone speaks volumes to where the squad is at this point in time. However, things are looking up for the ‘Cuse. Despite a…
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Should Kyle Cuffe Be Starting?
The current state of Syracuse basketball is… something to say the least. Currently sitting at 8-8 with the thick of ACC play coming up, it’s time for the best starting lineup to materialize for Adrian Autry. Despite a lot of struggles from guards Jaquan Carlos and even Choppa Moore, an unlikely hero has stepped up…
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Syracuse In 2025 Is Trending Up
Syracuse climbed to 8-8 with a 79-71 win over Boston College for the team’s first road win of the year. Is this a sign of real improvement?
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Beats Boston College 79-71
ACC Basketball: F- The level of basketball in what used to be the best conference in the country is just gross. Watching the SEC and the elite offense that’s played in that league, it’s just sad to watch this. So many missed shots, turnovers, and just straight-up bad basketball. Teams in the league aren’t just…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Grinds Out 62-55 Win Over Georgia Tech
Syracuse earned its first win over an ACC opponent this season, beating Georgia Tech 62-55 in a defensive slugfest to improve to 7-8.
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Is there still hope for Syracuse basketball?
The Orange sit at 6-8, the worst start to a season since 1968 when Syracuse was at 4-10. Take that in for a second. It’s been over 50 years since Syracuse have had this bad of a start. In that 1968 campaign, SU would finish the season at 9-16. And while the 2024-25 Orange are…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Blown Out in 90-74 Loss to Florida State
Syracuse dropped to 5-7 on the year with a 90-74 loss to Florida State. After trailing by 2 at the half, the Orange faltered down the stretch.
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Keys to Success for Syracuse Against Florida State
Syracuse will look to avoid their fourth loss in their last five games and dropping to 6-7 in a matchup against Florida State.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Struggles Early in 81-71 Loss to Wake Forest
Syracuse fell 81-71 to Wake Forest on Tuesday, and the Orange drop to 5-6 with the loss as one of three ACC teams with a losing record.
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Fizz Report Card: Maryland trounces Syracuse 87-60 in Gotham Classic
“Yes, this was the worst.” That was SU head coach Adrian Autry’s response after being asked if Syracuse’s 87-60 loss to Maryland in the Gotham Classic was the worst defeat of his coaching career. The Orange put up a mere 17 first half points, and struggled to get anything going on either side of the…
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Syracuse Disappoints Again Versus Georgetown
Syracuse struggled again in a tough 71-75 loss to Georgetown in their 100th matchup, dropping the Orange to 5-5 on the season.
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Fizz Report Card: Georgetown defeats Syracuse 75-71
The 100th meeting of Syracuse and Georgetown didn’t go as planned for the Orange. Syracuse came out flat, started the second half slow and fell apart in the final five minutes. The Hoyas took advantage, overcoming a slow start from deep to beat the Orange 75-71. The loss drops SU to 5-5 and 0-5 against…
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This year’s Georgetown-Syracuse game is a freshman battle
Syracuse and Georgetown is a series steeped in history. Players of all positions and years have stepped up over the years. But in meeting 100 – it seems as if it will be a freshmen battle. While each team has some older guys who have made an earlier impact, it’s been first-years paving the way…
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Georgetown is the most important game yet for Adrian Autry’s coaching career
Tomorrow is a historic day. One of the finest college basketball rivalries—Syracuse and Georgetown—meets for the 100th time. While the game has lost some of its zing from the past, it still means a lot. The Dome will likely be packed. Most importantly, it feels like a must-win for Adrian Autry. Now I’m not going…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse 102, UAlbany 85
Syracuse put up its best performance of the season in a 102-85 win over UAlbany on Tuesday night. That makes for some pretty good grades, but there’s still plenty of room to grow. After all, this is what an ACC team is supposed to look like against UAlbany. Jaquan Carlos: A This performance is what…
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How Syracuse Can Get Back on Track Against Albany
Syracuse is off to a slow start this season, but a matchup with Albany could help the Orange right the ship. Following a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame to open ACC play, Syracuse is now 4-4 through its first 8 games, far off the pace last season that saw the Orange put together a 20-win-season.…
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Is Syracuse’s Season Over Before It Begins?
There’s no sugarcoating it: Syracuse basketball has struggled to begin the season. A 69-64 loss to Notre Dame in the team’s first ACC game further cemented those concerns. The Orange sit near the bottom of a stacked conference with a 4-4 mark, which puts them 15th out of 18 teams. Syracuse is also one of…
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These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back
These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back What is going on with Syracuse basketball? After a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame, the Orange look out of sorts, can’t make free throws, and can’t find the ocean from long-range. There are some serious issues with this team, and problems that can’t be fixed overnight. So…
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Syracuse falls in ACC opener to Notre Dame
After getting blown out by Tennessee on Tuesday, today’s matchup presented a prime opportunity for SU to bounce back. Notre Dame came into the contest losers of five straight, but in the ACC opener for both sides, the Orange came up short falling by five down in South Bend. The loss marks the second straight…
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Elijah Moore Needs To Start For Syracuse
Last night was rough for Syracuse basketball. Sorry, that’s an understatement. The ‘Cuse was embarrassed by #3 Tennessee. Without JJ Starling, the offense looked extremely stagnant. JaQuan Carlos isn’t a scorer. He never has been and Adrien Autry has said that he doesn’t need to be one (I don’t understand how you can have a…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Manhandled By #3 Tennessee 96-70
You can’t sit here and say that’s not what you expected to happen. After a 4-2 start to the season, Syracuse men’s basketball traveled out of New York for its first true road game of the season. Unfortunately for them, it was to Knoxville for a clash in the ACC/SEC Challenge with #3 Tennessee. To…
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The Evolution of Sports Analytics in Syracuse Athletics
Sports analytics have revolutionized the way teams, coaches, and players approach the game, and Syracuse University athletics is no exception. Over the years, analytics have evolved from simple stats like points per game to complex algorithms that predict performance, evaluate player potential, and optimize strategies. This data-driven approach is not only reshaping Syracuse sports but…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Escapes With 82-72 Win Over Cornell
Syracuse defeated Cornell 82-72 to snap a two-game losing streak after coming up short in the Legends Classic against Texas and Texas Tech, and the Orange improved to 4-2 with the win. It would have been a tough pill to swallow if Syracuse had lost this game, as it hasn’t lost to the Big Red…
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Syracuse Needs to Blow Out Cornell
Through its first five games, Syracuse has had an interesting season to say the least. The Orange took two really good teams, Texas and Texas Tech, down to the wire and almost won both. Yes, you would have wanted a win in at least one of those games, but they showed that this squad can…
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Two Areas Of Concern For SU Hoops
Syracuse fans learned a lot about the standing of head coach Adrian Autry’s squad over the last two nights at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. SU came back but ultimately fell to Texas on Thursday, 70-66, and then lost to the Red Raiders of Texas Tech last night by a score of 79-74. Let’s start…
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Legends Classic Day Two: Syracuse Falls to Texas Tech 79-74
The dust has settled, and at the end of the day, Syracuse is the biggest loser of the Legends Classic tournament at the Barclays Center down in Brooklyn. SU fell to Texas Tech 79-74 in the third-place game tonight, and once again some vices continue to cause struggles. Instead of doing a report card like…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls Short To Texas 70-66
It was certainly a valiant effort, but the same demons from games past came out once again, and Syracuse fell to Texas 70-66 in the semifinal game of the Legends Classic for its first loss of the season. It was a tale of two halves with so much to dive into, so let’s get right…
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Is it time to hit the panic button for Syracuse?
Through three games this season, the Orange are undefeated 3-0. Yet, none of SU’s wins have been convincing by any stretch of the mean. Syracuse’s largest margin of victory this season has been nine points, which might sound good. Yet, all three of those contests have been against bottom-of-the-barrel non-conference opponents. Le Moyne, Colgate, and…
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Can Syracuse Beat Texas?
It’s been an interesting start to the season, to say the least for Syracuse Men’s Basketball. The Orange are 3-0 but have barely scraped by in all three games against low-major opponents. Yes, those opponents have struggled, however, the transitive property game is very dangerous, especially in basketball. Teams are shooting excellently against the Orange.…
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What the Legends Classic could mean for Syracuse
It’s tournament season! Well, kind of. We’re still a far way away from March Madness (and Syracuse Men’s Basketball has some major work to do before then). But, Syracuse plays in its in-season tournament this week, this time in Brooklyn, New York for the Legends Classic. It’s a stacked field. Joining SU are Texas, Texas…
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Kiyan Anthony’s Impact on Syracuse Basketball
Friday was a good day for everyone affiliated with Syracuse University. Kiyan Anthony’s commitment was not just a local story about the son of Carmelo Anthony following in his father’s footsteps; it was a national story involving a highly-respected figure in the world of basketball. There’s something significant about Anthony choosing the cold, frigid winters…
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Syracuse Needs to Run the 2-3 Zone
Syracuse basketball has irreversible schematic problems with its defense. This defense is worse than it’s been in my entire lifetime of watching the Orange play basketball. Transition defense has been bad, closeouts have been bad, rotations have been bad, and players aren’t even putting their hands up to pressure a shooter at times. Syracuse let…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Downs Youngstown 104-95 in 2OT
In the first-ever matchup between the two schools, Syracuse took down Youngstown State in double overtime. The Orange won 104-95 in a back-and-forth affair, improving to 3-0 after opening its season with narrow wins over Le Moyne and Colgate. Syracuse was again dominant on the glass, collecting 40+ rebounds for the third straight game. The…
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Three things Syracuse needs to do against Youngstown State
Syracuse Men’s Basketball has already had plenty of excitement this week off the court. But there is actual basketball to be played, as well. Syracuse looks for its second straight 3-0 start today when it hosts Youngstown State for the first time in program history. It’s been an interesting start to the year, as SU…
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Kiyan Anthony Officially Commits To Syracuse
Fizz Nation, I owe you all a sincere apology. On Wednesday, I said that “I don’t see a world where Kiyan Anthony chooses Syracuse.” Well, I was met with a lot of disagreement about that take, and here I am, sitting wrong. Just a few minutes ago, four-star recruit Kiyan Anthony announced on the “7…
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