By PAUL CIFONELLI Pittsburgh only led for 8.2 seconds in its game at Syracuse, but those 8.2 seconds were the final ones. Au'diese Toney tipped in a missed three by Ithiel Horton that gave Panthers a 61-60 lead and sealed a comeback victory. The Panthers made two separate comebacks in the contest, with Pittsburgh trailing by 16 with 11 minutes left in the game. Syracuse … [Read more...] about Syracuse blows 18-point lead, falls to Pittsburgh
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Tuesday’s SU-Notre Dame game postponed
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse's upcoming game against Notre Dame has been postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. The tilt, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has not been rescheduled. The postponement comes after members of Buffalo's men's basketball program tested positive for COVID-19. Syracuse's last game was against Buffalo and the Orange are pausing basketball-related … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s SU-Notre Dame game postponed
Guerrier named ACC Player of the Week
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier was named ACC Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 15 to Dec. 21. This was the first time Guerrier was given the honor and he is the first Syracuse player to be recognized this season. Guerrier averaged 22.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in two games against Northeastern and Buffalo this past week. He had 18 points and a … [Read more...] about Guerrier named ACC Player of the Week
Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT
By PAUL CIFONELLI With 16 minutes left in the game, Josh Mballa gave Buffalo a 59-43 lead. It was the second time in the last minute the Bulls had that advantage. Syracuse then put on a press, crawled back into the game and won 107-96 in overtime. The Orange's biggest run over the last 16 minutes was 5-0, but the Bulls always had an answer to keep it close. Alan Griffin and … [Read more...] about Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT
Syracuse grinds out 62-56 win over Northeastern
By PAUL CIFONELLI Joe Girard III, Quincy Guerrier and Marek Dolezaj combined to score 53 of Syracuse's 62 points as the Orange defeated Northeastern. The game was scheduled just two days ago to give Northeastern its third game of the season. Girard led all scorers with 21 points. He also had a career-high six steals and converted on all nine of his free throw attempts. … [Read more...] about Syracuse grinds out 62-56 win over Northeastern