Previewing SU's matchup against Wake Forest
For its 2nd ACC game, Syracuse plays Wake Forest at home. The Demon Deacons are led by Hunter Sallis, who averages 17.8 points per game. Read more »
Writer archives: Zak Wolf
Syracuse defeats Bucknell 75-63 in nonconference finale
Syracuse closed out its nonconference schedule with a 75-63 victory over Bucknell at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse's final nonconference matchup vs. Bucknell
Syracuse faces Bucknell in its last nonconference game of the season Saturday. The Bison have lost their last 6 games dating back to Nov. 21. Read more »
Former Iowa kicker Tripp Woody transfers to Syracuse
Former Iowa kicker Tripp Woody announced he’s transferring to Syracuse. Woody spent his freshman year at Iowa, but didn’t attempt any kicks. Read more »
Georgetown outlasts Syracuse 75-71 in 100th meeting
Syracuse went the final 4:12 without a field goal in its 100th meeting with Georgetown, leading to a 75-71 loss. Read more »
Duck: Zak Wolf
I started writing this last September during my first semester as an assistant. I was lost and didn’t think I was good enough to eventually… Read more »
Previewing the 100th meeting of Georgetown vs. Syracuse
SU currently leads the all-time series 54-45 over Georgetown, winning the last two contests and first between Adrian Autry and Ed Cooley. Read more »
Eddie Lampkin Jr. responds to Derrick Coleman’s comments on No. 44
Eddie Lampkin Jr. responded to former SU basketball player Derrick Coleman's comment which was critical of him wearing the legendary No. 44. Read more »
Jaquan Carlos’ season-high 12 assists propel Syracuse to win over UAlbany
“I just had that bop, and that step, that swagger to me today.” Jaquan Carlos recorded a season-high 12 assists with 14 points to help Syracuse take down UAlbany 102-85. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over UAlbany: New lineup, Carlos’ dimes
Syracuse deployed a new starting lineup against UAlbany, implementing Jyáre Davis and Elijah Moore while Donnie Freeman came off the bench. Read more »
Shooting struggles hinder Syracuse through 4-4 start
Syracuse has struggled from 3 eight games into its season. The Orange currently rank 352nd in the country with a 26% 3-point percentage. Read more »
Donnie Freeman, Jyáre Davis dominate in SU’s loss to Notre Dame
“I thought Donnie and Jyáre had it going, and we stuck with that.” Donnie Freeman and Jyáre Davis combined for 40 points in Syracuse’s loss to Notre Dame. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Notre Dame: Guard shuffle, 3-point woes
Syracuse struggled to contain Notre Dame’s Braeden Shrewsberry, who scored a career-high 25 points, leading the Fighting Irish to a win. Read more »
Guard disparity hurts Syracuse in crushing loss to Tennessee
Syracuse’s guards struggled without J.J. Starling in its loss to Tennessee. Besides Elijah Moore’s 24 points, SU’s guards combined for nine. Read more »
Observations from SU’s blowout loss to Tennessee: Starling’s absence, 2nd-half struggles
With J.J. Starling out due to a hand injury, Elijah Moore scored a career-high 24 points. But the rest of SU's guards tallied just nine. Read more »
Kyle McCord named Associated Press Player of the Week
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord was named the Associated Press’ Player of the Week Monday. McCord tallied 380 yards and 3 TDs in SU's win over Miami. Read more »
Donnie Freeman earns ACC Co-Rookie of the Week honors
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman earned ACC Co-Rookie of the Week honors after a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds vs. Cornell. Read more »
Syracuse beats Cornell 82-72, snaps 2-game losing streak
Donnie Freeman scored a season-high 23 points to make up for J.J. Starling’s poor shooting night. This helped Syracuse defeat Cornell 82-72. Read more »
What to know about Cornell before its 129th meeting with Syracuse
Syracuse hasn’t lost to Cornell since 1968, defeating the Big Red 43 straight times. SU will look to extend its winning streak on Wednesday. Read more »
Inconsistent shooting hampers Syracuse in 5-point loss to Texas Tech
Syracuse hit five first-half 3-pointers but shot just 1-for-9 from deep in the second half in its loss to Texas Tech. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Texas Tech: Toppin limited, Starling plays point
Though Syracuse held Texas Tech leading scorer JT Toppin to 5-for-16 shooting, it wasn’t enough as the Red Raiders defeated the Orange 79-74. More observations on SU’s defeat. Read more »
Syracuse falls short of comeback in 70-66 loss to Texas
Syracuse trailed by as much as 16 points in the second half, but took its first lead with four minutes remaining. Texas then made enough plays down the stretch to hand the Orange a 70-66 loss, their first of the season. Read more »
Dan Engelstad’s unorthodox journey led him to Syracuse assistant role
During his 17-year coaching career, SU assistant Dan Engelstad has fostered strong relationships at multiple programs. It’s allowed him to quickly rise through the coaching ranks. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know before Legends Classic bout with Texas
Syracuse takes on Texas in its first of two games at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. The Longhorns are led by Tre Johnson, who averages 23.5 points per game Read more »
