By BILLY HEYEN Buddy Boeheim's shrug could sum up Saturday's game as well as any one action. Sure, he'd just banked in a desperation heave in overtime, but it was the shrug that matched up with ESPN's commentary. "Where did this come from?" color commentator Dan Dakich said. "Guys are making shots!" https://twitter.com/BillyHeyen/status/1216136205357719552 A barrage of … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s overtime 3-point barrage leads to upset of No. 18 Virginia
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Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame
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. Oakland: Previewing the Grizzlies
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (5-5, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) begins a three-game homestand to close out nonconference play against Oakland (5-6) on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. The Orange are coming off a 10-point loss at Georgetown, while the Grizzlies have dropped two-straight contests, most recently losing by 23 points to national power Michigan State. Here's a preview of … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Oakland: Previewing the Grizzlies
10 numbers to know after Syracuse’s 5-5 start to the season
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (5-5, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) is in a pretty unfamiliar position after its 89-79 loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange have lost five games before Jan. 1 for just the second time under Jim Boeheim as head coach. The other occurrence came in the 2016-17 season, when SU ended the season playing in the NIT and not the NCAA Tournament. With the Orange at an … [Read more...] about 10 numbers to know after Syracuse’s 5-5 start to the season
Syracuse vs. Georgetown: Previewing the Hoyas
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (5-4, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) travels to play former Big East rival Georgetown (6-3) on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C at Capital One Arena. Both teams will have had a week off and are coming off victories. The Orange snagged their first conference win on the road at Georgia Tech, while the Hoyas have won two straight. Here's a preview of Syracuse and … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Georgetown: Previewing the Hoyas