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NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Syracuse memories and open thread

NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Syracuse memories and open thread

Are you still enjoying March Madness? The Syracuse Orange have made it to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen 24 times in program history. While the Orange won’t be adding to that list this season, we want to keep looking back on happier times. Before we get to that, we want to update you on the TNIAAM bracket challenges. HighSocks 21 currently leads the men’s while TreyCuse leads the women’s bracket. A lot will change over the next four days so don’t give up yet.....unless you had the Purdue men and Stanford women. Now let’s look at some of the better Syracuse...
Syracuse football: spring position battles to watch on special teams

Syracuse football: spring position battles to watch on special teams

Photo by Bryan Bennett/ An area the Orange need to improve in 2023 As the Syracuse Orange begin spring football practices, we finish our look at position battles with the special teams. This group is going to be under the microscope as Syracuse looks to replace a couple of multi-year starters. Kicker The Orange enter the first season without Andre Szmyt so we’ll be watching for kicking updates throughout camp. Brady Denaburg handled kick-off duties last season and he will likely battle James Williams, who is listed as punter/place kicker. Williams was a...
Syracuse women’s basketball: Dyaisha Fair will return next season

Syracuse women’s basketball: Dyaisha Fair will return next season

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports A huge boost to the Orange. The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team got some great news as they prepare for tomorrow night’s NIT game against Columbia. All-ACC first-team honoree and star guard Dyaisha Fair announced that she will return to Syracuse to complete her eligibility in 2023-24. Fair made the announcement Wednesday afternoon via this tweet: 2 is back pic.twitter.com/zOGc7g08Mk— Dyaisha Fair (@DyaishaFair) March 22, 2023 Fair is averaging 20 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game for Syracuse. She’s a...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Orange surge past No. 6 Stony Brook, 16-11, to improve to 10-0

Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Orange surge past No. 6 Stony Brook, 16-11, to improve to 10-0

‘Cuse used another mid-game run to put their foot down on another highly ranked opponent. For about a quarter and a half on Wednesday night, Stony Brook was executing the perfect game plan to attack the Syracuse zone and put themselves in position to ultimately pull the upset. And as they have done time and again this season, the Syracuse Orange women’s lacrosse team eventually put a stop to those best-laid plans by asserting authority through their overwhelming depth of talent. The result was a 16-11 Syracuse win over the No. 6 Stony Brook Seawolves that improved...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Stony Brook preview and game thread

Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Stony Brook preview and game thread

We’ve got ourselves a primetime, top-6 matchup on Wednesday night in the Dome. The newly minted No. 1 Syracuse Orange women’s lacrosse team is getting an immediate test as they welcome the No. 6 Stony Brook Seawolves to the JMA Dome tonight. It’s a nationally televised late night clash as the opening draw is set for 8 PM on ESPN U. Everything you need to know for tonight's game. #6 Stony Brook ️ https://t.co/lmgfJAygnr ESPNU https://t.co/Vox0JwxbiK WJPZ 89.1FM Live Stats https://t.co/7dO4HqI4a6 pic.twitter.com/vQvvtDXmTC— Syracuse Women's Lacrosse (@CuseWLAX)...
Syracuse men’s basketball: Orange showing interest in Temple transfer

Syracuse men’s basketball: Orange showing interest in Temple transfer

Temple Owls forward Zach Hicks (24) shoots for three during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum. | Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports SU is portaling. Syracuse Orange associate head coach Gerry McNamara reached out to Temple transfer Zach Hicks, according to reports from Stockrisers and Mike McAllister. Temple’s Zach Hicks tells @Stockrisers he’s heard from DePaul, Syracuse, Penn State, SLU, UTEP, Santa Clara, Oklahoma, Towson, Tulane, others. Averaged 10 points and nearly six boards per game this past season.— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 21,...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse: The Official Kayla Treanor Hat Tracker debuts

Syracuse women’s lacrosse: The Official Kayla Treanor Hat Tracker debuts

A new fashion stat debuts Syracuse Orange fans. Were you worried that Jim Boeheim’s retirement ended our fashion analytics? Fear not. Our crack research staff has hopped on the bandwagon of the #1 women’s lacrosse team in the country and we present to you: The Official Kayla Treanor Hat Tracker™ That’s right. Throughout the season we will be tracking the headwear of the Orange head coach and we’ll see which sideline style has the most success. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got so far A few early-season outdoor games have given us three different toques which we...
Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Orange overpower St. Bonaventure, 22-6

Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Orange overpower St. Bonaventure, 22-6

A huge third quarter run had ‘Cuse all over the Bonnies on Tuesday night. A bit of a slow start gave way to an explosive second half as the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team eventually dispatched of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 22-6, on Tuesday night in the first ever meeting between the two NYS programs in the JMA Dome. The win is the Orange’s second in a row and moves them back over .500 on the season at 5-4. Ball game.#HHH x #LikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/Zdh3TyCv5I— Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse (@CuseMLAX) March 22, 2023 It took ‘Cuse longer than you might have...
Syracuse men’s lacrosse: St. Bonaventure preview and game thread

Syracuse men’s lacrosse: St. Bonaventure preview and game thread

We’ve got a new opponent alert for the Orange. With the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team coming off a bye this past weekend, it feels like its been a while since we’ve seen them in action. It was one week ago when the Orange last took the field to defeat Hofstra, 16-8, to improve their season record to 4-4. They’re looking to get back above .500 tonight in their first ever meeting with the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Face-off is set for 6 PM on ACC Network Extra. Tuesday Night at the Dome. https://t.co/TC5Ur9G572#HHH x #LikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/dSnnRKALd5—...
Syracuse men’s basketball: Five questions facing the Orange heading into the offseason

Syracuse men’s basketball: Five questions facing the Orange heading into the offseason

Syracuse Orange guard Judah Mintz (3) drives to the basket for a dunk against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome | Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports How will the offseason shape out? After each Syracuse Orange basketball season, we find ourselves asking a lot of the same questions. In a normal offseason, the headlining question typically surrounds Jim Boeheim and his future. That’s been asked and answered. We then pivot to who’s staying, who’s leaving and who will be the newcomers. Here are my five biggest questions facing Syracuse...
Syracuse women’s basketball: the Orange defeat Seton Hall to advance to WNIT Round of 16

Syracuse women’s basketball: the Orange defeat Seton Hall to advance to WNIT Round of 16

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports The Orange are still dancing! From one statement win to another. After defeating Kent State 84-56 in round one of the 2023 Women’s National Invitation Tournament, the Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team (20-12, 9-9) secured an impressive road victory with a 72-54 win over the Seton Hall Pirates. With the win, the Orange advance to the WNIT Super 16 for the first time since 2011-2012. Syracuse allowed just 13 (!!!) points in the first half to Seton Hall, forcing a Pirates offense that is 58th in the country in scoring offense to just...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Orange ranked No. 1 in the country

Syracuse women’s lacrosse: Orange ranked No. 1 in the country

Photo by Greg Fiume/NCAA Photos via The best start in program history just got better. For just the second time in program history, the Syracuse Orange women’s lacrosse team is ranked No. 1 in the country, as was revealed on Monday in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse (@cusewlax) The Orange had been ranked second in the poll for the last four weeks, and moved up to the top spot thanks to Northwestern beating North Carolina on Sunday. ‘Cuse’s...
Syracuse football: Orange land commitments from the Dye twins

Syracuse football: Orange land commitments from the Dye twins

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Catching up on some news while we were in March Madness As the Syracuse Orange heads into spring practice, there was some news on the Class of 2024 recruiting front. The Orange received commitments from Trashon and Travon Dye from Passaic County Technical Institute in New Jersey. Trashon is a 6’0 190 lb running back who is considered a top 75 running back in the country and is ranked 3-stars by On3 and 24/7. He committed to Syracuse over an offer from Temple. Committed pic.twitter.com/b9GxbZbvTG— Travon Dye (@TravonDye) March...
Syracuse men’s basketball: Judah Mintz to declare for NBA Draft

Syracuse men’s basketball: Judah Mintz to declare for NBA Draft

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Mintz will leave the door open to return Well so much for Adrian Autry’s honeymoon period. The new Syracuse Orange head coach got his first challenge tonight when freshman guard Judah Mintz announced he would enter the 2023 NBA Draft. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judah Mintz (@judah.mintz) Mintz says that he’ll retain his college eligibility and leave the option to return on the table, but it’s probably not too surprising after last week’s JJ Starling news. Anyone who has been...
TNIAAM Reacts: Will you be going to the Syracuse football spring game?

TNIAAM Reacts: Will you be going to the Syracuse football spring game?

And can the women’s lax team stay at #1? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Syracuse Orange fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Here’s this week’s survey questions for you to answer. We only have three this week because we know you are still recovering from four days of NCAA Tournament action. Do you believe that Syracuse women’s lacrosse can hold up through the regular season? Will Adrian Autry be at risk of losing other...

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