Syracuse won't enjoy comforts of home
K urt Silcott sat 150 miles from the epicenter of Syracuse men's basketball awaiting the NCAA Tournament Draw on Sunday evening. That night, Silcott, the… Read more »
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Dougherty returns to Syracuse after foot injury
The clean-cut photograph in the Syracuse men's lacrosse media guide taken months ago hardly resembles the Kevin Dougherty of today. His once-amiable face is now… Read more »
Despite splitting apart on the field, Anita and Alile Eldridge remain inseparable
On the wall of Albert Eldridge's home in Syracuse hang trophies, plaques and certificates that serve as reminders to his families athletic dominance. There are… Read more »
Never should have been that close
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Syracuse proved two points Saturday afternoon. First, the Orangemen showed they can come from behind, as they did in their buzzer-beater win… Read more »
After struggling through suspensions, Villanova has steadied
It didn't involve a hotel or a stripper, but the Villanova men's basketball team was involved in a scandal of its own. Unlike the circumstances… Read more »
Edelin to miss game at Miami
Sophomore guard Billy Edelin did not practice Thursday afternoon and will not travel with the Syracuse men's basketball team Friday for its game with Miami… Read more »
SU sees through Edelin saga to prepare for UM
Take away the cloud of secrecy and the speculation about sophomore Billy Edelin, and the Syracuse men's basketball team is still left with a basketball… Read more »
Syracuse snaps skid against RU
Nineteen thousand fans finally let out a pent-up breath of air after the Syracuse men's basketball team did away with Rutgers last night. Instead of… Read more »
Team meeting helps spark Syracuse win
After losing four of five games in the Big East, the Syracuse men's basketball team knew something had to be done. So the Orangemen called… Read more »
Edelin misses third game this season
Everyone thought Billy Edelin's absence was over when he entered the game against Providence last week. The sophomore guard was held out of two games… Read more »
Syracuse tries to fend off PC to prevent losing streak
A lot has changed since Jan. 5, 2002, when the Syracuse men's basketball team last met Providence. Before Carmelo Anthony had cornrows and Providence forward… Read more »
Pitt, UConn rematches loom for SU
With the undoing of the Big East's divisional alignment, the Syracuse men's basketball team will face both Connecticut and Pittsburgh twice this year. Seems a… Read more »
Orangemen suffer blowout loss to No. 5 UConn
Hartford, Conn. - A quick glance at the Syracuse men's basketball team showed its fatigue. The Orangemen's bodies - legs bandaged and ankles taped, screamed… Read more »
Edelin to sit out indefinitely for personal reasons
Billy Edelin assumed a familiar position Saturday during Syracuse's win over Virginia Tech, and it wasn't on the basketball court. The sophomore point guard sat… Read more »
Syracuse men's basketball defeats Virginia Tech
Coming of its lowest scoring output since 1968, the Syracuse men's basketball team wanted to come out firing against Virginia Tech.Not only did the Orangemen… Read more »
Back from suspension, McCroskey playing with clear mind
At the height of his depression in the fall, Louie McCroskey's friends - his teammates on the Syracuse basketball team - would say they couldn't… Read more »
Strong defensive start keys Seton Hall win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - By Jim Boeheim's estimation, the Syracuse men's basketball team's 74-67 loss last night was decided in the game's first four minutes.… Read more »
Pirates snap SU streak at 13
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Gerry McNamara entered the locker room, fresh from a post-game shower, with a towel draped around his body. He dressed slowly… Read more »
Syracuse's freshmen are struggling to meet high expectations
Terrence Roberts stood at his locker after Saturday's 96-73 win over Boston College. While the media suffocated his Syracuse basketball teammates Gerry McNamara and Hakim… Read more »
First-half run propels Orangemen to victory
It took just six minutes for the Syracuse men's basketball team to defeat Boston College on Saturday. Six minutes to score 21 points. Six minutes… Read more »
Pasqualoni stays, coaching staff to remain intact
One minute before Friday's 11 a.m. press conference called to determine his fate, Paul Pasqualoni peeked his head out from behind a door and saw… Read more »
Orangemen make good on promise to seniors with win over Notre Dame
Friday night, the members of the Syracuse football team gathered at their team hotel and made a proclamation. Win one for the seniors. And while… Read more »
Syracuse earns C for season
In late August, Syracuse head coach Paul Pasqualoni sat comfortably in the shade outside of Manley Field House. He spoke uninhibitedly about the upcoming season… Read more »
Fighting Irish tradition no secret to SU
Come Saturday, it might come as a shock to some to see Notre Dame - those of the gold helmets, Touchdown Jesus, Rudy and a… Read more »
