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No. 16 North Carolina, Syracuse clash after humbling losses
North Carolina and Syracuse both look to rebound from their most lopsided losses of the season Saturday when the 16th-ranked Tar Heels visit the Orange.,The Tar Heels (20-6, 8-5 ACC) fell to North Carolina State 82-58 on Tuesday while playing without star freshman Caleb Wilson (fractured hand) and H...
No. 3 Duke routs Syracuse ahead of Michigan matchup
Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting as No. 3 Duke manhandled Syracuse in a 101-64 victory on Monday in Durham, N.C.,Isaiah Evans hit three 3-point shots on the way to 21 points and Patrick Ngonbga II posted 12 points for the Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference...
No. 4 Duke, Syracuse both optimistic ahead of ACC clash
No. 4 Duke has plenty to be excited about entering the last few weeks of the regular season, and Syracuse might have some renewed hope heading into the final stretch.,The teams clash for the only time this regular season Monday night at Durham, N.C., in Atlantic Coast Conference play.,Duke (23-2, 12...
Nate Kingz's game-winner lifts Syracuse over SMU
Nate Kingz drove the lane and hit the winning layup with 2.3 seconds to play to lift host Syracuse to a wild 79-78 win over SMU on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coast Conference dustup.,The Mustangs led 61-49 with 12:15 to play before Syracuse (15-11, 6-7 ACC) rallied. Naithan George grabbed a r...
SMU on right side of bubble as road test against Syracuse looms
SMU takes its varied offensive attack on the road as it looks to build its resume for the postseason when it plays against host Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coast Conference game.,It's the first time the teams will square off in Syracuse after SMU defeated the Orange twice last seas...
Syracuse turns lights out on Cal in double overtime
Led by Nate Kingz's 27 points, Syracuse came away with a 107-100 double-overtime win against visiting Cal on Wednesday night.,William Kyle III collected his fourth double-double of the season for the Orange (14-11, 5-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. He was a...
Syracuse turns lights out on Cal on double overtime
Led by Nate Kingz's 27 points, Syracuse came away with a 107-100 double-overtime win against visiting Cal on Wednesday night.,William Kyle III collected his fourth double-double of the season for the Orange (14-11, 5-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. He was a...
Cal, Syracuse try to regroup after double-digit losses
Looking to boost their chances of making the NCAA Tournament, California travels to Syracuse on Wednesday in an Atlantic Coast Conference game.,The Golden Bears (17-7, 5-6 ACC) had their two-game winning streak snapped on Saturday at home against No. 20 Clemson, 77-55. The 22-point margin was their ...
No. 18 Virginia rides stingy defense into clash vs. Syracuse
Syracuse will attempt to solve No. 18 Virginia's underrated defense in Saturday afternoon's Atlantic Coast Conference contest in Charlottesville, Va.,Defense was the calling card for the Cavaliers (19-3, 8-2) throughout the Tony Bennett coaching era, but an offense that averages 83.3 points per game...
Syracuse’s Problems Are Big Enough That Even Carmelo Anthony Is Weighing In
Syracuse basketball’s struggles hit a new low as Carmelo Anthony reacts publicly and pressure mounts on Red Autry....
No. 14 North Carolina builds 32-point lead to squeeze Syracuse
Caleb Wilson delivered 22 points and nine rebounds to help No. 14 North Carolina to an 87-77 Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Syracuse, Monday in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Henri Veesaar contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds as the Tar Heels (18-4, 6-3) captured their fourth straight and improved to 13...
New PG Derek Dixon boosts No. 16 North Carolina with Syracuse next
Inserting Derek Dixon into the starting lineup has paid dividends for No. 16 North Carolina, which carries a three-game winning streak into its Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Monday night with Syracuse in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Coach Hubert Davis elevated the freshman point guard after a 95-90 loss...
Nate Kingz, Syracuse find winning touch against Notre Dame
Nate Kingz scored 22 of his season-high 28 points in the second half, after J.J. Starling notched 17 of his 21 in the first, and Syracuse snapped a four-game losing streak with a 86-72 victory over visiting Notre Dame on Saturday night.,Starling and Kingz highlighted a much-needed result for the Ora...
Syracuse or Notre Dame will end January by breaking out of slump
It's been more than two weeks since Syracuse won a game. Notre Dame hasn't fared much better.,The Orange look to avoid a fifth straight defeat when they host the Fighting Irish, who have one win this month, on Saturday night in ACC play.,After losing to Clemson in its ACC opener, Syracuse (12-9, 3-5...
Darrion Williams, NC State finish strong to down Syracuse
Darrion Williams racked up 23 points and Quadir Copeland scored 19 points against one of his former teams as North Carolina State defeated Syracuse 88-68 for its third consecutive victory on Tuesday night at Raleigh, N.C.,Ven-Allen Lubin tacked on 18 points courtesy of 8-for-8 shooting from the fiel...
NC State's Quadir Copeland gets shot at former club Syracuse
When Syracuse visits North Carolina State on Tuesday night, expect quite a bit of attention to fall on Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland.,He started his college career at Syracuse, but now, in his first season with NC State, he has made significant contributions to his new team in Raleigh, N.C.,Copelan...
Miami snaps two-game skid with road win over Syracuse
Malik Reneau posted 20 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, as Miami snapped a two-game skid with an 85-76 victory over Syracuse on Saturday afternoon.,Tre Donaldson and Shelton Henderson both finished with 16 points for the Hurricanes (16-4, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who opened the game on ...
Syracuse looks to end frustration with visit from Hurricanes
Frustration has become an ongoing theme amid Syracuse's mini slump of late, something they'll try to move past when they host Miami on Saturday. ,As the Orange's late first half double-digit lead evaporated and became a two-point home loss against Virginia Tech on Wednesday, a smattering of boos cou...
Ben Hammond propels Virginia Tech past Syracuse
Ben Hammond scored 24 points as Virginia Tech hung on for a 76-74 road win over Syracuse on Wednesday., ,Tobi Lawal contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds for Virginia Tech (15-5, 4-3 ACC), which overcame 4-of-17 3-point shooting, not to mention 10 missed free throws. Hammond added four rebounds, fou...
Virginia Tech, Syracuse prepare for pivotal stretch in ACC play
With the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament less than two months away, Virginia Tech and Syracuse are both hoping to build momentum while making a move in the league standings.,Both teams are expecting another tough battle Wednesday when the Hokies visit the Orange.,Virginia Tech (14-5, 3-3 ACC) p...