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Syracuse fires Fine amid investigation
By Fred Omar Imbert
November 28, 2011 - 1:46am
Syracuse University fired men's basketball associate coach Bernie Fine Sunday after a third man stepped forward, accusing the longtime coach of molesting him when he was younger and ESPN released a taped conversation between Fine's wife and accuser Bobby Davis.

Bernie Fine, Syracuse University men’s basketball associate head coach, was fired by the university Sunday after sexual assault allegations toward Bobby Davis, a former ball boy for the men’s basketball team, surfaced last week.

Men's basketball cruises to NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals
By Tyler Greenawalt
November 16, 2011 - 1:03am
The Syracuse men's basketball team knocks off Albany, 98-74, to advance to the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

Kris Joseph led the No. 5 Syracuse to a 98-74 rout of the Albany Great Danes (1-2) Tuesday at the Carrier Dome. Joseph led the Orange (3-0) with 19 points in a game featuring a high-powered and determined Syracuse offense. With the win, the team moves on to the semifinals of Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off at Madison Square Garden.

Joseph scores 1,000th career point as SU downs Manhattan
By Fred Omar Imbert
November 15, 2011 - 11:38am
The No. 5 Syracuse University men's basketball team defeats Manhattan in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off, 92-56.

 

The No. 5 Syracuse University men’s basketball team (2-0) defeated the Manhattan Jaspers (1-1) 92-56 Monday at the Carrier Dome in the Dick's Sporting Goods National Invitation Tournament’s Season Tip-Off first round.

A coach's dream
By Jacob Klinger
November 13, 2011 - 9:31pm
Amanda Kullman came to Syracuse with only one year of varsity volleyball under her belt, but the sophomore setter has left her mark on the Orange.

This year’s Syracuse women’s volleyball team boasts players from China, Hawaii, Canada and Puerto Rico. Most of them came to Syracuse on lucrative scholarships after many years full of volleyball. This is not the case, however, for sophomore setter Amanda Kullman. Yet, as interim head coach Kelly Morrisroe puts it, “The kid’s a coach’s dream.”

Orange makes short work of Rams
By Fred Omar Imbert
November 13, 2011 - 9:29pm
The Syracuse men's basketball team kicks off its regular season with a strong showing against Fordham, winning 78-53.

The No. 5 Syracuse men’s basketball team (1-0) tipped off its season Saturday at the Carrier Dome against the Fordham Rams (0-1), winning 78-53 in front of a crowd of 22,906.

Couldn't grab the bull by the horns
By Pete Gegick
November 12, 2011 - 11:43am
The Syracuse University football team's bowl game hopes continue to waiver as the Orange falls to the University of South Florida, 37-17.

There were three chances to turn plays into touchdowns. Three golden opportunities to put points on the scoreboard and add to the team's touchdown total. Three chances to match the offensive output of the University of South Florida, a team with B.J. Daniels in its arsenal.

Syracuse offense finds consistency in Nick Provo
By Pete Gegick
November 9, 2011 - 5:02pm
The Florida-native prepares for a homecoming showdown against South Florida, who hopes to rebound from a four-game losing streak against a similarly struggling Syracuse squad.

Don’t look now, but Nick Provo, the starting tight end for the Syracuse Orange, is making a case for offensive Most Valuable Player.

Syracuse Orange fight off College of Saint Rose 87-69 in preseason finale
By Lorenzo Arguello
November 9, 2011 - 1:15am
Men's basketball team gears up for the regular season with a victory over Saint Rose in their final exhibition game, 87-69.

Despite an obvious edge in talent, Syracuse went into the half of its final exhibition game tied before finally putting away Saint Rose, 87-69. 

Field hockey takes Big East crown again
By Jeff Laboon
November 6, 2011 - 10:55pm
The Syracuse University field hockey team held off the University of Connecticut to claim its second-straight Big East Conference Tournament title.

The No. 6 Syracuse University field hockey team (18-3) edged No. 4 University of Connecticut (17-2) to claim its second consecutive Big East Championship Sunday at J.S. Coyne Stadium. The Orange nearly blew a three-goal lead toward the end of the first half, but held on to claim the tournament crown, 3-2.

Men's basketball victorious in preseason opener
By Tyler Greenawalt
November 1, 2011 - 11:42pm
A slow start by Syracuse didn't last long, as the Orange ran away with the win in the first of two exhibition games this season, 79-49.

After a disappointing first half, Syracuse regained composure to readily defeat the Cal State-Los Angeles Golden Eagles, 79-49, at the Carrier Dome Tuesday.