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Cuse into Semifinals of Big East Tourney

Ty Webb — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:03:33 +0000

Syracuse held on to beat Pittsburgh in the Big East quarterfinals yesterday 62-59. The Orange will face Georgetown today for a third time after losing the first 2 meetings. James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams lead the way over the 17th ranked Panthers in the final Big East Conference tournament. Both teams will be joining the [...]

Orange Fall To Golden Eagles

Ty Webb — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:13:35 +0000

Twelfth ranked Syracuse fell to No. 22 Marquette 74-71 last night. This is Syracuse’s second consecutive loss and after an 18-1 start, Jim Boeheim’s team has lost 5 of their last 9. The Orange lead by as much as 11 before a 15-2 Golden Eagles run in the 2nd half gave Marquette the lead for [...]

Syracuse Orange and West Virginia Tangle in Pinstripe Bowl This Afternoon

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:07:09 +0000

If the snowy weather will be keeping you close to home today put on your SU apparel and cheer on the Orange as they take on West Virginia in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The game will be televised by ESPN with kickoff scheduled for 3:15. Speaking of snow, it looks like there will be plenty of it at game time.

SU Coach Jim Boeheim Career Highlights

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:30:52 +0000

Jim Boeheim's 900th career win as coach of the Syracuse Orange put him very select company. He is only one of three Division-One coach's to have reached that milestone. However that is just one of a number of highlights in his long career on the hill. Aside from the obvious improvement in his taste in sports coats here are some other significant accomplishments.

Are There Too Many College Football Bowl Games?

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:22:12 +0000

First of all, congratulations to the Syracuse Orange. They will meet up with West Virginia in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, December 29th. Go Orange. Now having said that let me then say, "What is a Pinstripe Bowl?". Since the NCAA lowered the qualification for bowl eligibility to 6-6 we have seen a parade of mediocre teams playing each other in an ever increasing number of games. Exactly how many bowl games are there?

Colgate At Home And Other Area College Football

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:10:36 +0000

The Colgate Red Raiders (5-3) try to keep their four-game winning streak going this weekend, when they host the Lafayette Leopards (5-3). Game time: 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton. Let's look at other area college football action.

Syracuse Opens Regular Season Sunday In "Battle on the Midway"

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:04:28 +0000

The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, ranked number 9 in the AP pre-season poll, opens its regular season Sunday against San Diego State on the deck of the the USS Midway, a retired Navy aircraft carrier that has been turned into a museum. The game-termed the "Battle on the Midway"-will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports Net.

Syracuse Orange Open Season Today Against Northwestern

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:56:55 +0000

The Carrier Dome will be rocking today when the 2012 Syracuse Orange football season kicks off against Northwestern. Kickoff is at noon. The Orange will be trying to improve on last seasons 5–7 record--1–6 in Big East play--in Head Coach Doug Marrone's third season at the helm. Check the complete 2012 SU schedule.

Fab Melo Leaving Syracuse For NBA Draft

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:42:40 +0000

With Carmelo Anthony it was "one and done". Now Syracuse center Fab Melo is making it "two and through" by announcing his intention to enter the NBA draft. Yahoo Sports reports that the 7-foot sophomore who averaged over 7 points per game and led the Big East in blocked shots has long harbored dreams of joining the pro ranks.

Syracuse Orange Begins "Sweet 16″ Play Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:06:06 +0000

What a ride for Syracuse Orange men’s basketball this season, as even without their star Fab Melo, they’re still alive in the NCAA Tournament in the “Sweet 16″. According to Syracuse Athletics website: “Syracuse University’s ticket allotment for the ‘Sweet 16’ of the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game in Boston, Mass., is sold out. [...]

Color March Madness "Orange"

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:00:28 +0000

It's been an interesting season--to say the least-- for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team. Off court issues have, at times, overshadowed what has been a magnificent year for the team which sports a 31-2 record entering the post-season. Now Boeheim's boys begin their quest for another national title with the start of "March Madness" the NCAA Tournament.

Another Squeaker, But SU Gets The Win

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:25 +0000

Syracuse Orange knew that Louisville could give them trouble, but they pulled it out with a one point win ove the Cardinals. The Orange will be on the road this weekend, when they take on Rutgers this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in New Jersey.

A Nail-Biter, But An Overtime Win For SU

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:16 +0000

Whenever Syracuse Orange and Georgetown Hoyas collide on the basketball court, it's a photo finish. Another nail-biter last night at the Carrier Dome as the Orange beat Georgetown in overtime, 64 - 61.

SU Orange Up Against Arch Rival Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:10:13 +0000

If you're a Syracuse University basketball fan, you know that it doesn't get any better than when the Orange takes on its arch rival Georgetown. Tonight, SU hosts the Hoyas at the Carrier Dome, game time - 7:00 p.m., and it's estimated that over 30,000 fans will be on hand.

SU Orange Now 20-0 And Making History

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Chalk up another win for Syracuse Orange Basketball last night, keeping the team undefeated at 20-0. And, it was a historic night for Coach Boeheim. According to our sister station, WIBX, “Jim Boeheim’s Syracuse Orange are off to the best start in school history, and Monday’s win over Pittsburgh puts Boeheim in a tie for [...]

SU Basketball On A Roll With Another Win

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:10:23 +0000

Although I'm not technically a Syracuse University alumnus, I did graduate from Utica College when it was part of SU, so I am an alum (sort of, kind of). In any event, I root for the SU Orange and their basketball team racked up another win last night.

Syracuse Orangemen Win, Coach Jim Boeheim Won't Quit Amidst Sex Abuse Scandal [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:55 +0000

Two days after Syracuse Orangemen assistant coach Bernie Fine was fired for alleged child sex abuse charges, the mens basketball team cruised to an 84-48 win over Eastern Michigan. Head coach Jim Boeheim met with the media following the win and surprisingly took questions after reading a prepared statement.