Providence Friars

SU throttles Providence for 38th Dome victory
By Mark Volain
February 20, 2013 - 10:34pm
After a scoring spree in the first half, No. 8 Syracuse cruised past the Friars in an 82-59 victory.

Syracuse played like a top-ten team should play Wednesday night, dismantling Providence College, 84-59.

"We had real good patience on offense," head coach Jim Boeheim said. "That first half, you really couldn't play better basketball than that."

Defense, rebounding key for Syracuse women against Providence
By Joe Diglio
February 2, 2013 - 5:46pm
The No. 24 Syracuse women's basketball team defeated Providence, 75-59, with the help of defense, rebounding, and the return of veteran senior Tyson-Thomas.

The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team combined offensive rebounding and pressure defense to create extra scoring opportunities in a 75-59 win against the Providence Friars (6-15, 1-7) Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome. The No. 24 Orange (18-3, 6-2) employed a full court press that helped force 27 turnovers, and the offense gathered 20 offensive rebounds, leading to 18 second-chance points.

Syracuse outlasts Providence
By Mark Volain
January 9, 2013 - 10:11pm
Although the Friars led at halftime, the Orange came back in the second half to secure its third Big East victory, 72-66.

When the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team has close games, CJ Fair shines. That remained true in Wednesday nights' 72-66 victory over Providence College.

The junior led the No. 7 Orange (15-1, 3-0 Big East) with 23 points and 11 rebounds. He was 9-for-10 from the line and also added four blocks.