The Syracuse Orange are now 8-4 with the final non-conference game approaching, but it hasn’t been totally pretty. The Orange defeated Northeastern by eight points at home on Saturday, but against an opponent that ranks sub-200 in the NET, certainly fans were expecting a more promising result coming off a not-so-convincing win the game prior […]
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Since defeating Tennessee, the Syracuse Orange (8-4) men’s basketball team has struggled to play a complete game. On Saturday afternoon, the offense looked better, but the defense was unable to contain the Northeastern Huskies who kept fighing back from double-digit deficits. A stronger performance from the foul line helped the Orange to the win, but […]
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The Syracuse Orange (7-4) men’s basketball team hopes to put on a more complete performance when they host the Northeastern Huskies (4-5). The action starts at 4:00 in the JMA Dome and streaming on ACCNX. Before today’s game, catch up on some recent posts: An update on some of the Orange’s metrics Akir Souare finally […]
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The days of a player committing to a program and staying four years at that school and getting a degree are — for the most part — gone. Every school now has a diaspora of former, and possibly future, players across the country, spread in different places. Here’s a look at how former Syracuse Orange […]
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This week we asked Orange fans which basketball transfer had the biggest impact so far and you went with center William Kyle by a wide margin. Kyle’s been the most consistent men’s player, but women’s additions Domonique Darius and Laila Phelia have helped the Orange to an 11-1 start. The College Football Playoff starts tonight […]
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It’s some Saturday afternoon hoops from the JMA Dome. The Syracuse Orange (7-4) men’s basketball team will host the Northeastern Huskies (4-5) in the second-to-last non-conference game of the season. The action starts at 4:00 in the JMA Dome and streaming on ACCNX. Here’s what we’re predicting: Kevin: Syracuse 83, Northeastern 59 As sloppy as […]
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In front of a record-setting crowd for “school day” inside the JMA Wireless Dome, the Syracuse Orange capped off their non-conference schedule for 2025-26 with their most dominant performance of the year. Syracuse defeated Mercyhurst by 66 points (106-40), taking total control of the contest from start to finish. The Orange outscored the Lakers by […]
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The Syracuse Orange (7-4) men’s basketball team hopes to get back on track tomorrow afternoon when they host the Northeastern Huskies (4-5). The action starts at 4:00 in the JMA Dome and streaming on ACCNX. Here’s what we’re watching for in this one: Kevin: Defending the Perimeter Northeastern is shooting 31% from 3 this year, […]
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Akir Souare is a perfectly normal backup big man. He cleans up the trash with offensive rebounds, blocks shots, and patrols the paint for about eight minutes per game. He’s also a major statistical outlier. Despite his consistent minutes, he hadn’t attempted a single field goal — or scored a point — before Wednesday’s game […]
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The Syracuse Orange (7-4) have begun to struggle a little bit as the season continues to go on. After a huge upset win against Tennessee, Syracuse has seen itself sputter in recent weeks, with the worst of it coming in a 70-69 loss to Hofstra in the dome. As we look forward to closing out […]
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Through 11 games in the 2025-26 season, the Syracuse Orange are giving their fans plenty of presents. After its latest win over Binghamton, Syracuse is now heading into its final non-conference game of the year with a 10-1 record and a five-game winning streak. With the ACC slate looming, the Orange are hoping to continue […]
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On the latest 7PM in Brooklyn, actor and Anthony Edwards’ “White Boy of the Year” winner, Timothée Chalamet talked some hoops memories with Carmelo Anthony. So with Chalamet being a certified ball-knower, it’s not a stretch to suggest he’s got some favorite Cuse memories. They didn’t get into it on 7PM in Brooklyn, so until […]
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Since our last update, four more Syracuse Orange players have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal. Quarterback Luke Carney and defensive backs Jalil Martin, Kaylib Singleton and Ta’Ron Haile are the latest to depart the Orange. Carney’s going to draw the most fan attention, but Singleton was the 2nd highest rated recruit in […]
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The Syracuse Orange are back in the win column, but the margin of victory and how the game played out was certainly not what most fans expected. Syracuse led the contest for all but 19 seconds, yet the team’s lead never crossed the 20-point mark in its 14-point home win over Mercyhurst. Overall, it was […]
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – In a battle between the nation’s bottom two free-throw shooting teams, the inability to convert from the charity stripe was not the story on Wednesday. Syracuse shot a season high 75% from the line on Wednesday to help them to a 76-62 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers, improving to 7-4 on the […]
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The Syracuse Orange (6-4) look to bounce back after the loss to Hofstra when they host the Mercyhurst Lakers (4-7) tonight in the JMA Dome. The game tips at 7:00 and will be streaming on ACCNX. Before tonight’s game, catch up on some recent posts: Two legends will have their jersey retired this season The […]
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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, the Syracuse Orange (6-4) try to get back into the win column when they host the Mercyhurst Lakers (4-7). Mercyhurst is ranked 332nd in KenPom and this is a game that the Orange should put away early. Tip is at 7:00 on ACCNX and here are our […]
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The Syracuse Orange (6-4) look to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Hofstra when they host the Mercyhurst Lakers (4-7) tonight in the JMA Dome. The game tips at 7:00 and will be streaming on ACCNX. Here’s what we’re watching for tonight: Kevin: A sense of urgency In the three Q1 games I saw […]
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Christmas came early for Syracuse lacrosse fans on Tuesday when Gary Gait and SU announced the release of the Orange’s 2026 men’s lacrosse schedule. With ‘Cuse coming off an ACC Tournament Championship and a return to the Final Four for the first time since 2013, Gait has compiled a schedule that will attempt to hold […]
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Through ten games in the 2025-26 season for the Syracuse Orange, some things have gone well while others haven’t. That said, there is one statistic that can’t be ignored, because the program is currently dead last in it. As of Tuesday, Syracuse is ranked No. 361 out of No. 361 in free throw percentage, converting […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Syracuse fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 12-team College Football Playoff kicks off this weekend and we want to know which game […]
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In its penultimate non-conference game, Syracuse Orange women’s basketball took care of business once again. The Orange won their tenth game of the season, improving to 10-1 with a 72-54 win over Binghamton inside the JMA Wireless Dome. Dominique Darius led the way with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Neither team was able […]
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The Syracuse Orange announced its ACC conference opponents for the 2026 football season. The conference joins the other Power Four conferences to play nine conference opponents, but with a twist. Because there are 17 teams in the conference, it is impossible for all ACC schools to play nine conference games in a season. Syracuse is […]
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December means the NFL Playoffs are fast approaching so let’s look at how the former Orange on NFL rosters fared this week. Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams Williams made 8 tackles in the loss to the Texans. Atlanta Falcons: Matthew Bergeron Bergeron played 71 snaps and helped the Falcons to a road win over Tampa Bay. […]
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Looking ahead to the spring, two former Syracuse Orange men’s basketball players who thrived during the pre-Jim Boeheim era of the program will soon have their numbers hanged up for good in the JMA Wireless Dome. Former forward Rudy Hackett and guard Jim Lee — who each played for three years with the Orange and […]
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