By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse needed a win to enter the conversation for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but shot itself out of the game early to fall at Clemson, 78-61. The Orange only scored 19 points on 12 percent (3-for-25) shooting in the first half to effectively put the game out of reach early on. Clemson, a squad that has scored at least 70 points in five of its 17 games, … [Read more...] about Clemson dominates Syracuse after lopsided first half
Top 25 Wrap: Buckeyes come back to win Top 10 battle
No. 7 OHIO STATE (15-4) 89 No. 8 IOWA (13-5) 85 Ohio State went on a 23-9 run in the second half to turn its 11-point deficit into a lead it didn't surrender. The Buckeyes went into the halftime break down 45-42, but lost the first five and a half minutes 16-8 to get into that hole. Ohio State continued to expand the lead, with it getting as high as seven with 2:39 left in the … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Buckeyes come back to win Top 10 battle
Tonight’s Syracuse-Louisville game postponed due to COVID-19
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse's game that was scheduled for tonight against Louisville has been postponed due to a positive test and contact tracing within Louisville's program. As of now, there isn't a make up date in mind. This is the fourth game the Orange have had postponed due to COVID-19 protocols this season. The program had a two-week break at the end of December and the … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Syracuse-Louisville game postponed due to COVID-19
Syracuse escapes with close win over shorthanded NC State
By PAUL CIFONELLI At points throughout the game, it looked like Syracuse was destined for another loss that would come back to haunt it in March. The Orange couldn't pull away from North Carolina State, which was missing its two leading scorers. Despite the struggle, Syracuse escaped with a 76-73 win that puts the Orange at 10-5 on the season. A pair of free throws from Marek … [Read more...] about Syracuse escapes with close win over shorthanded NC State
Top 25 Wrap: Second-half surge leads No. 15 Kansas past TCU; Tyson scores 31 as Houston rolls
TCU (9-6) 51No. 15 KANSAS (11-5) 59 Kansas outscored TCU 33-18 over the final 16:04 to snap its three-game skid. Down 33-26 at the beginning of the run, the Jayhawks went on an immediate 10-3 run to tie the game. Marcus Garrett put the finishing touches on the stretch, as his dunk with just over three minutes left gave the Jayhawks a 10-point lead that sealed the deal. … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Second-half surge leads No. 15 Kansas past TCU; Tyson scores 31 as Houston rolls