By BILLY HEYEN The numbers behind Syracuse's offensive performance Wednesday have been listed all over the place, but they're still pretty glaring: 34 points on 23.6 percent shooting from the field, the lowest point total for the Orange since Jim Boeheim was three months old in February 1945. No. 11 Virginia beat SU, 48-34, in the Carrier Dome. For a Syracuse team with five … [Read more...] about Syracuse film review: Was 34 points a result of good Virginia defense, bad SU offense, or both?
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Athena grad Lamb a tall task for Bonnies
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If Anthony Lamb isn't the last person the St. Bonaventure Bonnies want to see emerge from the locker room Friday night, he's high on the shortlist. Bonnies center Osun Osunniyi's injured knee will force him to watch from the bench as Lamb, fresh off a 42-point effort in last year's meeting, opens his senior season against the 0-1, shorthanded Bonnies. Lamb, a … [Read more...] about Athena grad Lamb a tall task for Bonnies
What We Learned: 3 Takeaways from Syracuse’s 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia
By CHARLIE DISTURCO In its season opener, Syracuse fell flat against the defending national champions, No. 11 Virginia. Offense came at a premium as both squads combined for 82 points, with the defenses suffocating the opposition. There was a lot of hype surrounding the matchup between two Atlantic Coast Conference foes, each replacing talent that has since left for the NBA. … [Read more...] about What We Learned: 3 Takeaways from Syracuse’s 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia
Syracuse’s offense historically bad in season-opening loss to No. 11 Virginia
By BILLY HEYEN Jim Boeheim shook Tony Bennett's hand before the final buzzer had even sounded. Elijah Hughes untucked his jersey. Marek Dolezaj hung his head. Syracuse wouldn't want to stay on the Carrier Dome court any longer after how its meeting with Virginia had gone to open the season. Syracuse (0-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) shot 23.6 percent in a 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s offense historically bad in season-opening loss to No. 11 Virginia
Opening Night Takeaways: Bonnies lose game to Ohio, Osunniyi to injury
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For the second straight year, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team is trying to regroup while hoping an injury to a star post player isn't as serious as it looked. Here are some takeaways from the 65-53 defeat: Player of the Game: Jason Preston, Ohio. He was only the third-leading scorer on his team, but the point guard Preston had full control of … [Read more...] about Opening Night Takeaways: Bonnies lose game to Ohio, Osunniyi to injury