Jim Boeheim

Roberson's 20 points push Orange past Phoenix
By Yonah Perline
November 22, 2015 - 10:56pm
A crucial turnover allowed Syracuse to pull away mid-way through the second half.

Syracuse forward Tyler Roberson hit a jump shot to put the Orange up by six with about nine minutes to play in the second half of Saturday night's men's basketball game against the Elon Phoenix (2-2). Directly after, teammate Michael Gbinije stole the Phoenix inbound pass and knocked down a three-pointer. A five point play in a matter of seconds effectively put the game away and Syracuse would go on to win 66-55 in their third straight game in the Carrier Dome.  

Orange fans had last laugh in 79-66 win over St. Bonaventure
By Andrew Chelney
November 18, 2015 - 9:47am
The Bonnies held the lead for most of the game, but strong second-half play from Syracuse overcame the deficit.

The announced Carrier Dome attendance had quite a few St. Bonaventure (1-1) fans in the stands out of the 21,379 people that came to see the matchup. They were loud, visible, and pestering Orange fans throughout the game. However, Syracuse (2-0) had the last cheer as the Orange overcame a 32-21 deficit to topple St. Bonaventure 79-66. 

 

Orange men's basketball wins season opener
By Tyriq Butler
November 14, 2015 - 11:25am
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks made a push towards the end, but it was too little too late.

The Syracuse Orange used a solid defensive effort on opening night in front of 21,286 fans at the Carrier Dome to defeat the Lehigh Mountain Hawks by a final score of 57-47. 

“It doesn't look like a good win, but it is a good win,” head coach Jim Boeheim, who’s now coaching in his 40th season, told reporters following the game. 

Syracuse rout Le Moyne in first men's basketball exhibition game, 97-58
By Andrew Chelney
November 3, 2015 - 12:40pm
The Orange came out of the off-season ripe and ready for action.

Graduate student Michael Gbinije scored 21 points and added 4 assists in a Syracuse dominated game.

Syracuse men’s basketball falls to dominant Duke team
By Will Muoio
February 25, 2018 - 2:51pm
The Orange were limited to 44 points in 40 minutes.

DURHAM, N.C. — In a game with 35 missed threes and 48 points in the paint, Syracuse (18-11, 7-9 ACC) felt the pressure of Cameron Indoor Stadium and crumbled under Duke (24-5, 12-4 ACC) 60-44.

Syracuse soars to big win over Eagles behind Battle's 24 points
By Will Muoio
January 24, 2018 - 9:56pm
Five Orange players scored double digits and forced 17 turnovers in the 81-63 win.

Eight days between games is the longest stretch that Syracuse has had this season. The Orange last played on Jan. 16, when they beat Pittsburgh 59-45 for their second ACC win of the season. This allowed the young team time to practice without interruption.

What they did in the last eight days paid off, as Syracuse ran away from Boston College, winning 81-63 against their ACC foes.

Orange pull away from Pittsburgh, grab crucial home ACC win
By Will Muoio
January 16, 2018 - 11:49pm
Frank Howard led Syracuse with 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals.

Syracuse men's basketball grabbed a much needed ACC win on Tuesday, pulling away from the Pittsburgh Panthers to win 59-45.

The Orange (13-5, 2-4 ACC) were riding a four-game losing streak, having lost four days ago in a double overtime game against Florida State. After making his opening three point shot, junior guard Frank Howard took control of the team.

Men's basketball bounced by Wake, Howard lead Orange scorers with 23 points
By Brian Ho
January 4, 2018 - 10:49am
Despite Howard’s 23, foul trouble and perimeter defense plagues Orange down the wire.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-6, 1-1 ACC) beat the Syracuse Orange (12-3, 1-1 ACC) 73-67 for the first time in series history. a 5-0 advantage Cuse held before tonight.

The Deacs bullied their way into the Orange zone early on and ultimately looked the bigger and tougher team all game long. An example of this was on the boards as Wake Forest outrebounded Syracuse 38-29.

Backcourt decisive as SU finish 2017 with first ACC win of season
By Will Muoio
December 31, 2017 - 9:42pm
SU starters score 64 of 68 points in ACC opener.

Syracuse basketball begin ACC play with a convincing 68-56 win over Virginia Tech.

The Orange (12-2, 1-0 ACC) welcomed the visiting Hokies (11-3, 0-1 ACC) to the Carrier Dome looking to win its first ACC opener since 2014-2015, when they beat Virgina Tech 68-66 in Blacksburg, Va.

Strong second-half surge leads Syracuse past EMU
By Brian Ho
December 27, 2017 - 11:42pm
This was the final non-ACC game for the Orange

Coming off a home loss to St. Bonaventure last Friday, Syracuse (11-2) bounced back to beat Eastern Michigan (8-4) 62-47 Wednesday night.

The Orange squared off against former Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy and the Eagles. The two teams last met Dec. 19, 2016, when the Orange won 105-57.

The Orange offense had a tough time attacking the 2-3 zone of Eastern Michigan early and trailed by seven before point guard Frank Howard knocked down his first from beyond the arc to shift momentum Syracuse’s way.