Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Do you believe in miracles? The Syracuse Orange (10-12, 4-7) are set to host future #1 pick Cooper Flagg and the #2 Duke Blue Devils (19-2, 11-0). Tip-off is at 7:00 pm on ESPN2 and here’s what we’re predicting in this one: Szuba: Duke 91, Syracuse 59 Duke is so good and incredibly balanced in all aspects of the game, but I think the Blue Devils … [Read more...] about Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions and poll vs Duke
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No. 2 Duke 83, Syracuse 54: Orange defense diced by Blue Devils
Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Duke shut down the Orange to win a tenth straight game over its northern ACC counterpart. SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball failed to solve the Gourdian Knot that is Duke Blue Devils, falling by a final score of 83-54 inside the JMA Wireless Dome on Wednesday night. The Syracuse defense was diced by a balanced Duke offensive … [Read more...] about No. 2 Duke 83, Syracuse 54: Orange defense diced by Blue Devils
Syracuse crushed by No. 2 Duke 83-54 in largest loss of season
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Few games elicit more hype around central New York than when Duke comes to town. It’s a tradition stemming from Syracuse’s move to the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013. Due to each program’s status in the upper echelon of college basketball, it instantly becomes the most … [Read more...] about Syracuse crushed by No. 2 Duke 83-54 in largest loss of season
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU battles Vermont
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse’s season couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. In its 24-5 season-opening demolition of Jacksonville Saturday, eight players scored at least two goals. Midfielder Michael Leo led the way with five points on four goals, while attack Joey Spallina recorded three … [Read more...] about Opponent Preview: What to know before SU battles Vermont
Stepansky: SU’s 1st Final 4 team doesn’t get the recognition it deserves
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Every great accomplishment needs a pioneer who did it first. Whether the first to run a country like George Washington or the first to land on the moon like Neil Armstrong, someone has to lead the way. There’s often no proven formula or blueprint for initial success. But once … [Read more...] about Stepansky: SU’s 1st Final 4 team doesn’t get the recognition it deserves