Tag: ACC basketball
Observations from SU’s defeat to Pitt: Early turnovers, 3s galore
Chris Bell took over against Pittsburgh with a season-high 23 points and seven made 3s, but Syracuse still fell to the Panthers 80-69. Here are more observations on the Orange's road loss. Read More »
Syracuse crumbles in 2nd half en route to 80-69 loss to Pitt
Syracuse led Pittsburgh by as much as 16 points in the first half but was outscored by 18 in the second half, leading to an 80-69 loss. Read More »
Beat writers agree SU will fall to Pitt for 2nd time
Syracuse heads to Pittsburgh on Tuesday in hopes of splitting the season series against the Panthers. Our beat writers expect Pitt to win. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse's 2nd contest against Pittsburgh
Pitt's deadly backcourt tandem of Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett each average over 16 points per game, leading the Panthers. Here's more on Pitt ahead of Syracuse's 16th ACC game. Read More »
Ian Jackson’s team-high 23 points leads North Carolina past Syracuse
North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson broke out for a resurgent 23 points Saturday, knocking down five 3-pointers to lead the Tar Heels past Syracuse 88-82. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to UNC: 2-3 zone appears, late push falters
North Carolina was lethal from deep against Syracuse, as the Tar Heels hit 13 3s to help quell the Orange's 11-point second-half comeback. Read More »
Syracuse drops 10th ACC game in 88-82 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse dropped its 10th ACC game of the season, falling 88-82 to North Carolina Saturday. The Orange now have just a two-game advantage in the win column over NC State to qualify for the final ACC Tournament spot. Read More »
Carmelo Anthony to join NBC as in-studio analyst
Carmelo Anthony is set to join NBC as an in-studio analyst when the network broadcasts NBA games next year, The Athletic reported Thursday. Read More »
In The Paint: North Carolina
The Daily Orange has everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse’s matchup against North Carolina Saturday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Read More »
BASKETBALL WUNDERKIND: GM Alex Kline’s newest challenge is building SU a winning roster
Alex Kline is tasked with building Syracuse, which is about to miss its fourth-straight NCAA Tournament, a winning roster as its first GM. Read More »
HIS TEAM: J.J. Starling has evolved into Syracuse's No. 1 option in junior year
“It’s like when Superman goes into that telephone booth and changes.” J.J. Starling has established himself as Syracuse’s No. 1 option in his junior season, averaging a career-high 18.6 points per game. Read More »
‘PACKAGE DEAL’: Elijah Moore, Ian Jackson starred together in HS. Now, they're ACC foes.
Elijah Moore and Ian Jackson built a bond across their high school careers while becoming a top backcourt tandem in the nation. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will fall to UNC
Our beat writers don't expect Syracuse to bounce back from its loss to Miami hosting North Carolina on Saturday. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse's ACC clash with North Carolina
North Carolina was picked to finish second in the ACC’s Preseason Poll but has struggled to a 7-6 conference record. Read More »
Gallagher Driscoll leads his alma mater Bishop Ludden after storied career
“It's an honor and privilege to be the basketball coach at a wonderful place.” Following a stellar career at Bishop Ludden, Gallagher Driscoll returned to his alma mater to lead the Gaelic Knights as their head coach. Read More »
Eddie Lampkin Jr.’s 22 points, 13 rebounds not enough to help SU past Miami
Despite Syracuse falling to Miami, Eddie Lampkin Jr. recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds against Miami for his 10th double-double of the season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Miami: Cleveland's breakout, poor defensive effort
Miami’s Matthew Cleveland recorded a career-high 32 points against Syracuse, helping the Hurricanes take down SU for their second ACC win. Read More »
‘It’s just unacceptable’: Syracuse falls 91-84 to last-place Miami
Despite J.J. Starling’s team-high 25 points, Syracuse fell 91-84 to Miami, the worst team in the ACC. The loss halted the Orange’s momentum after moving up the conference standings with its win over Boston College Saturday. Read More »
Matthew Cleveland guides Miami through coaching change in senior season
As a senior, Miami’s Matthew Cleveland has scored 20-plus points in each of the last six games. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Miami for 3rd road win
Following its triple-overtime win over Boston College, Syracuse hits the road to take on Miami. Our beat writers agree that SU will defeat the last-place Hurricanes for its third road win. Read More »
Previewing SU’s road matchup vs. Miami
SU has won two of its last three matchups and hopes to build a bigger cushion in its ACC Tournament position against Miami. Read More »
Syracuse's late-game defense sparks 3OT win over Boston College
Syracuse forced Boston College to go 0-for-6 from the field and allowed one point in the third overtime, helping it secure a 95-86 win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 3OT win over BC: Moore’s aggressiveness, 2nd-half Starling
Elijah Moore buried three 3-pointers and scored 11 points in the first half against Boston College, the most points he’s totaled since Dec. 21 against Maryland. Read More »
Syracuse outlasts Boston College 95-86 in 3OT thriller
Syracuse defeated Boston College 95-86 Saturday in three overtimes to sweep the season series against the Eagles. The Orange were led by J.J. Starling's team-leading 28 points and 24 in the second half and three overtime periods. Read More »