Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Can the Orange defend the Dome? The Syracuse Orange (11-14, 5-9) will host the North Carolina Tar Heels (14-11. 7-6) in what was the biggest The game will tip off at 6:00 on ESPN. Last year Syracuse pulled off the big upset of a top-ten UNC squad. This year, Syracuse is fighting to make the ACC Tournament while the Tar Heels are currently on … [Read more...] about Syracuse men’s basketball: game thread vs North Carolina
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North Carolina 88, Syracuse 82: Tar Heels scorch Orange from deep, survive late comeback
Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Syracuse once again came up short, falling to 5-10 in league play. SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On a wintry night in central New York, the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team was outdone by a hot-shooting North Carolina Tar Heels club, falling 88-82 inside a snow-covered JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. The Orange (11-15, 5-10) surrendered 30-61 shooting — … [Read more...] about North Carolina 88, Syracuse 82: Tar Heels scorch Orange from deep, survive late comeback
Syracuse defeats Mercyhurst for 1st time since 2022 in 4-2 win
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. In a season that’s featured many highs and lows for Syracuse, victories away from home ice have been tough to come by. Entering Saturday, the Orange had earned four wins away from Tennity Ice Pavillion, two of which came last week to Robert Morris. Before that series sweep, SU’s … [Read more...] about Syracuse defeats Mercyhurst for 1st time since 2022 in 4-2 win
‘We just have to learn how to win’: No. 2 SU fades late in loss to No. 6 Maryland
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It was a familiar sight. Gary Gait strolls to the podium. He sits down with a smirk on his face, masquerading the pain of defeat. He complements the opponent but stresses his unwavering belief in his team. Call it coach speak, though this postgame scene was … [Read more...] about ‘We just have to learn how to win’: No. 2 SU fades late in loss to No. 6 Maryland
Observations from No. 2 SU’s loss to No. 6 Maryland: 3rd-quarter Terp takeover, Spallina silenced
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Syracuse swept aside its first three opponents this season. It throttled Jacksonville 24-5 on Feb. 1, jumping out 10-0 and keeping the Dolphins silent in the third quarter. The Orange blew away Vermont 13-5, leading 10-1 at halftime. Then, after No. 16 Towson … [Read more...] about Observations from No. 2 SU’s loss to No. 6 Maryland: 3rd-quarter Terp takeover, Spallina silenced