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Virginia, Syracuse look to build consistency going into ACC tourney
While Virginia and host Syracuse have failed to reach expectations this season, both are looking to build momentum for the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament when they close out the regular season on Saturday.,Virginia (15-15, 8-11 ACC) was picked to finish fifth in the league, but the Cavaliers a...

SMU hunts ACC tournament double-bye vs. Syracuse
At home for the final time in its inaugural ACC season, SMU looks to regain its rhythm Tuesday night against a Syracuse team aiming to do the exact same.,The Mustangs (21-8, 12-6 ACC) have not won consecutive games since a stretch of five wins from Jan. 25-Feb. 11. That coincides with the departure ...

Syracuse forces OT but ultimately falls to Virginia Tech
Ben Hammond poured in 21 points and his 3-pointer with 1:36 to play in overtime proved to be a dagger as Virginia Tech won 101-95 in an Atlantic Coast Conference thriller on Senior Day in Blacksburg, Va.,Jaydon Young led all scorers with 26 points as the Hokies (13-16, 8-10) put a dent in Syracuse's...

Syracuse seeks sweep of struggling Boston College
Not much has gone right for Syracuse this season, but the Orange have a chance to sweep their season series with Boston College when the Eagles pay a visit Saturday.,The Orange (10-13, 4-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) have lost four of their last five games, including an 83-54 rout by No. 2 Duke on We...

Cooper Flagg, No. 2 Duke aim to extend dominance in clash vs. Syracuse
Cooper Flagg wasn't even born the last time Duke dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference like it has this season.,Now a prized freshman for the second-ranked Blue Devils (19-2, 11-0 ACC), the 18-year-old will try to help Duke secure its first 12-0 start in conference play since 2005-06 when it visit...

Pitt prevails at Syracuse, halts four-game slide
Jaland Lowe had 22 points and six assists to guide Pitt to a 77-73 road victory over Syracuse on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference action., ,Ishmael Leggett added 16 points and Cameron Corhen chipped in 12 for the Panthers (13-6, 4-4 ACC), who snapped a four-game losing streak. Zack Austin and D...

Chase Hunter puts up 23 as Clemson clobbers Syracuse
Chase Hunter scored 23 points to propel Clemson to an 86-72 home victory over Syracuse on Wednesday.,Viktor Lakhin chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (16-4, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won seven of their past eight games. Jaeden Zackery contributed 14 points for Clemson...

Syracuse looks to stop 'warrior' Ian Schieffelin, surging Clemson
Ian Schieffelin can barely practice these days, but he expects to play for surging Clemson when the Tigers host Syracuse in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Wednesday in Clemson, S.C.,More than two months into the season, Schieffelin is dealing with back and calf issues that have limited his abil...

Report: Syracuse QB Kyle McCord to declare for NFL Draft
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord will declare for the NFL Draft after leading the nation with 4,779 yards, ESPN reported Friday.,A senior this past season, McCord broke DeShaun Watson's ACC record for passing yards in a season. The former Ohio State starter played just one season with the Orange.,Mc...

Syracuse still chasing signature win as Wake Forest visits
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry has certain expectations for his players and his program, but the team has not reached that bar through the first two months of the season.,The second-year coach hopes the Orange can deliver a more complete effort Tuesday when Syracuse concludes the calendar year against ...

Syracuse bids to snap skid in encounter vs. Bucknell
Syracuse takes aim at snapping its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday afternoon.,The Orange (5-6) are coming off a disappointing 87-60 loss to Maryland last Saturday in a game in which they trailed 43-17 at the half.,Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he...

Selton Miguel, Maryland rout Syracuse
Selton Miguel drilled a career-high six 3-pointers, fellow transfer Ja'Kobi Gillespie logged his first-career double-double and Maryland steamrolled Syracuse 87-60 on Saturday at the Gotham Classic in New York City.,Miguel, a South Florida transfer, shot 8 of 11 from the field and finished with 24 p...
