With double-bye locked up, Syracuse takes time to prepare for Big East tournament
In the locker room before Syracuse’s season finale against Louisville, head coach Quentin Hillsman only needed to write one thing on the board to motivate… Read more »
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Syracuse's seniors get win of careers against No. 13 Louisville in final home game
When it was all done, Carmen Tyson-Thomas stepped back onto the Carrier Dome floor and looked around. It finally dawned on her: She would never… Read more »
Back in the Carrier Dome, Syracuse looks to fix 2nd-half struggles against Villanova
When the Orange led going into halftime, it would come away with a win. That assumption was nearly as safe as the one that said… Read more »
Syracuse squanders halftime lead for 2nd straight game, falls to No. 2 Notre Dame
For 20 minutes, Syracuse controlled the game. But a minute into the second half, Notre Dame finally took the lead. Quentin Hillsman called a timeout.… Read more »
DeJoe adds extra dimension to Syracuse's man-up unit as sharpshooter
In a low-scoring affair, Syracuse needed to make the most of its extra-man opportunities. The Orange cycled the ball around the outside in the third… Read more »
Syracuse announces construction of new indoor practice facility
Construction of a new $17-million indoor practice center will begin later this year, Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross announced Tuesday. The football team will be… Read more »
Syracuse announces inaugural ACC football schedule
Syracuse will play its first Atlantic Coast Conference football game against Clemson on Oct. 5, SU Athletics announced as part of its full schedule release.… Read more »
Maltz returns to mix for balanced offense against Army
Albany found a way to take Derek Maltz out of the game. He was held almost completely in check in Syracuse’s season-opening loss to the… Read more »
SELF DEFENSE: Syracuse shuts down Army, Thul in 1st win of season
A week ago, the Syracuse defense was embarrassed. The unit was dismantled by Albany’s three-headed offensive monster of Thompsons – Lyle, Miles and Ty –… Read more »
Syracuse falls on road to South Florida 68-66
Rachel Coffey entered Saturday’s game red hot. In Syracuse’s win over Rutgers earlier this week the guard ignited the offense in the second half with… Read more »
South Florida's fast-paced offense provides latest test for No. 21 Syracuse
Just more than five minutes into Syracuse’s win over Rutgers on Tuesday night, Kayla Alexander was whistled for her second foul. The center trotted to… Read more »
Coffey drains clutch 3-pointers in season-best performance in win over Rutgers
Syracuse clung to a double-digit lead late in the second half. But Rutgers wouldn’t go away. Every time the Orange scored, the Scarlet Knights answered… Read more »
Combined aspirations: Former Syracuse standouts head to Indianapolis looking to raise draft stock
Justin Pugh now wakes up at 7 every morning. He reports to Competitive Edge Sports at 8:30, ready to start his new job. He gets… Read more »
Breakout offense, early run help Syracuse bury Pittsburgh
Syracuse’s defense swarmed Ashlee Anderson in the corner. Elashier Hall and Shakeya Leary came with the double team. With the shot clock winding down, the… Read more »
Where the light is: With more experience, Syracuse searches for way to reclaim past glory
When John Desko addressed his players before the first practice of the season, he had a simple message: They have what it takes. Even after… Read more »
Beat writers weigh in, predict Orange to rebound from mediocre 2012
David Wilson Overall record: 12-4 Big East record: 4-2 Big East tournament finish: Runner-up Postseason finish: Second round A lack of experience was at the… Read more »
Syracuse prepares to travel to Georgetown for final time as member of Big East
It’s a season of lasts for Syracuse. The Orange is in its last Big East season and will play in its last Big East tournament… Read more »
Connecticut center Wolf suspended indefinitely
Enosch Wolf, a center for Connecticut, has been suspended from the team indefinitely after being arrested Monday morning. The 7-foot-1 center was arrested at 5:55… Read more »
Four Syracuse players invited to NFL Combine
Quarterback Ryan Nassib, wide receiver Alec Lemon, safety Shamarko Thomas and tackle Justin Pugh all have been invited to the NFL Combine. The combine begins… Read more »
Malik Brown flips commitment from Syracuse to Tennessee
Two-star defensive end Malik Brown has decided to play for Tennessee, not Syracuse as he originally said. The 6-foot-3, 253-pound end from William T. Dwyer… Read more »
Ianzito leads, thrives in Syracuse's trademark up-and-down style of play
Steve Ianzito could do whatever he wanted on the field in high school. He made contributions on both ends of the field. He got out… Read more »
Offensive tackle Kendall Moore headed to Syracuse
Kendall Moore, a three-star tackle from Chicago, has committed to Syracuse, Rivals.com reported Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tackle from Simeon Career Academy was originally committed… Read more »
Tyler Rouse to play football at Boston College
Baldwinsville running back Tyler Rouse will make his college decision official Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. as part of National Signing Day, and he will choose… Read more »
Syracuse continues rigorous stretch as it travels to Cincinnati
It’s a grueling stretch of the season for Syracuse. Away games, home games, then away games again. The Orange has finally played some close games,… Read more »
