Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Paging Royal Ivey The Syracuse Orange (3-0) men’s basketball team leave Central New York for the first time as they face the Texas Longhorns (3-1) in the opening night of the Legends Classic. The game tips at 7:00 on ESPN2 from the Barclays Center and here’s what we’re watching for: Szuba: Who’s slowing Tre Johnson? Texas freshman Tre Johnson … [Read more...] about Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Texas
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Fake Nunes previews Syracuse vs UConn
David Butler II-Imagn Images At least this UConn coach isn’t annoying on the sidelines It’s Wednesday, so you know what that means... time for the blog that gives you the internet’s most ridiculous college football preview series- it’s #FakeNunes time. Can we keep finding ways to get #jokesandgarbage into a Syracuse Orange preview? You be the judge.... Now onto this … [Read more...] about Fake Nunes previews Syracuse vs UConn
Nikki Shimao’s Temple connections helped Syracuse feel like home
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. In 2021, Nikki Shimao arrived at Temple’s practice just like any other day. At the time, she was a sophomore walk-on. Little did she know that then-Owls head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam would reveal in front of the whole team that she’d be going on scholarship. Shimao broke down … [Read more...] about Nikki Shimao’s Temple connections helped Syracuse feel like home
Willemijn Boogert developed into 2-way star through SU career
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Blood streamed down Willemijn Boogert’s face. The midfielder was playing in a showcase tournament as a senior in high school, and got hit in the face with a field hockey stick. She was pulled out of the game to get treatment but was adamant about returning. Ten minutes later, … [Read more...] about Willemijn Boogert developed into 2-way star through SU career
Film Review: Quick-pass game opened up SU’s offense early vs. Cal
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Jeff Nixon’s impact as Syracuse’s play caller has been palpable. The Orange are averaging 31.8 points per game in their first year under the offensive coordinator, their most since 2018. It’s a high-flying offense, ranking fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference with 4,456 total … [Read more...] about Film Review: Quick-pass game opened up SU’s offense early vs. Cal