By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (2-1) and Cornell (1-3) are moving in opposite directions ahead of their game Wednesday night. The Orange have won two in-a-row, while the Big Red have lost three-straight games. It'll be Jimmy Boeheim's third game for Cornell in the Carrier Dome, and the second time facing off against his younger brother Buddy. Both brothers should start and feature … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Cornell: Previewing the Big Red
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Diaper dandies: Vasquez and Winston lead Bonnies to first win of season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO TORONTO -- Alejandro Vasquez doesn't remember how his bow and arrow celebration started. The extra flair he adds to a big three-pointer comes naturally when he sees the ball catch nothing but net. "Just something I do," Vasquez said, beaming. The air archery was on display at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night as the freshman drilled three three-pointers and … [Read more...] about Diaper dandies: Vasquez and Winston lead Bonnies to first win of season
Marek Dolezaj shines all over the court in Syracuse’s 89-67 win over Seattle
By BILLY HEYEN Somehow, Marek Dolezaj's spin-o-rama into two-handed slam from Wednesday night was just the appetizer. No, he didn't quite have a Sportscenter Top 10-level dunk Saturday. But nearly every time Dolezaj touched the ball for Syracuse, good things happened. "We had a lot of fun today," Dolezaj said via Syracuse's Youtube channel. Dolezaj finished one point shy of his … [Read more...] about Marek Dolezaj shines all over the court in Syracuse’s 89-67 win over Seattle
Joe Girard III shines in first start as Syracuse dominates Seattle, 89-67
By BILLY HEYEN Elijah Hughes had just swung his right hand for a monster block. Syracuse had pushed the ball in transition and found Joe Girard III wide open on the right wing. In his first career start for the college team he considered "home" in a first half in which he couldn't miss, Girard drained the triple. As he ran back down the floor, he stole Hughes' patented … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III shines in first start as Syracuse dominates Seattle, 89-67
Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s
By BILLY HEYEN Everyone knew the ball was going to Anthony Lamb. Vermont had already used one timeout ahead of its sideline out of bounds play with 10 seconds to play. The second time around, the bounce pass to Lamb was there. Lamb jab-stepped once as he looked up at the clock. He pump faked, took two dribbles right and rose up fading away from just beyond the foul … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s