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Syracuse vs. Virginia: Previewing SU’s rematch with the No. 18 Cavaliers

January 10, 2020 by Billy Heyen Leave a Comment

By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (8-7, 1-3 Atlantic Coast) travels to Charlottesville to take on No. 18 Virginia (11-3, 3-1) on Saturday. The Orange are coming off back-to-back losses, first to Notre Dame and then to Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers will look to rebound from a surprising loss to Boston College in their last game. Here's a preview of Syracuse at Virginia, a rematch of each … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Virginia: Previewing SU’s rematch with the No. 18 Cavaliers

Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame

January 4, 2020 by Billy Heyen Leave a Comment

By BILLY HEYEN In an alternate universe, one where the referee's whistle blows once more and sends Joe Girard III to the foul line with a chance to tie the game, Syracuse might've opened the new year with a memorable win. It would've been a signature moment for the freshman point guard from Glens Falls. Instead, the whistle didn't blow and the final buzzer sounded. Syracuse's … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame

Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Previewing the Fighting Irish

January 3, 2020 by Billy Heyen Leave a Comment

By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (8-5, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) welcomes Notre Dame (9-4, 0-2) to the Carrier Dome on Saturday to resume ACC play in the new year. The Orange concluded nonconference play with a 14-point home win over Niagara, while the Fighting Irish beat Alabama A&M by 26 on Dec. 29. Two teams that could be fighting for the ACC's final NCAA Tournament spot will look to … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Previewing the Fighting Irish

Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade

December 27, 2019 by Billy Heyen Leave a Comment

By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse basketball's last decade will be remembered for Final Fours and a conference switch and much more. But maybe most memorable will be some of the individual moments of ecstasy that the Orange brought to their fans. There's nothing quite like a late-game or buzzer-beating shot. The final installment of 'Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review' attempts to … [Read more...] about Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade

Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth

December 26, 2019 by Billy Heyen Leave a Comment

By BILLY HEYEN A season ago, Syracuse found itself in an undesirable spot in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. Starting point guard Frank Howard was suspended, but his backup, Jalen Carey, hadn't played double-digit minutes since Jan. 12, more than two months earlier. SU's season ended that day as Jim Boeheim played Carey three minutes. Boeheim likes to keep his rotation … [Read more...] about Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth

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