Tag: Battle
University of Miami’s Chris Lykes overcomes height with lateral quickness
Lykes’ 5-foot-7 frame is often considered a disadvantage, but the Miami sophomore has turned it into an advantage Read More »
Frank Howard breaks down his stealing techniques
As a junior in 2017-18, Howard led the ACC with 1.9 steals per game. How does he steal so well at a high rate? Read More »
Tyus Battle’s success at point guard gives new look to Syracuse offense
Battle often mans the one when Frank Howard rests, allowing Buddy Boeheim to play more and SU to flash a different look on offense. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to beat Miami by single-digits
Syracuse looks for its third-straight victory as Miami comes to the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Syracuse’s next opponent: What to know about Miami
The Orange host the Hurricanes on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Michigan made: With big goals, Eric Devendorf hits the ground running at Detroit Mercy
The former Syracuse star and assistant strength coach wants to one day run his own program. Read More »
Film review: The passes that led Oshae Brissett to compare Marek Dolezaj to Magic Johnson
Dolezaj tallied five assists in SU’s win over Pittsburgh, all in the second half. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Experiencing Cameron Indoor during Syracuse’s upset win
See what the beat writers had to say after the historic road trip to Durham. Read More »
Jacob Wittig creates his own legacy at No. 21 University of Rochester
Three decades after his father starred in football and baseball, Wittig leads Yellowjackets on the court. Read More »
Tyus Battle earns conference, national weekly honors after Syracuse’s historic win at Duke
Battle scored 32 points to beat the Blue Devils in overtime and added 22 to beat the Panthers in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse’s win against Pitt
See what the beat writers had to say after the Orange's conference win. Read More »
As Syracuse’s 3-point shooting improves, its offense could look a whole lot different
The Orange have shot over 40 percent from deep in each of their last two games, both wins. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse defeats Pittsburgh, 74-63
Here are the best shots from Saturday's win. Read More »
Syracuse maintains steady control all game in double-digit win over Pittsburgh
The Orange won their second-straight conference game five days removed from its monumental upset of No. 1 Duke. Read More »
Solid defense, 3-pointers and more takeaways from Syracuse’s 74-63 win over Pittsburgh
The Orange picked up their four conference victory and second-straight win. Read More »
Xavier Johnson’s breakout has revitalized Pitt basketball
Johnson, now a freshman at Pittsburgh, finds himself amidst a breakout season, averaging 17.1 points and 4.7 assists per game, both team-highs. Read More »
Beat writers predict a close game in Syracuse’s matchup with Pittsburgh
Syracuse and Pittsburgh tip-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday from the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Syracuse’s next opponent: What to know about Pittsburgh
The Orange and Panthers tip off their 114th all-time meeting on Saturday in the Carrier Dome at 2 p.m. Read More »
By developing his weak hand, Tyus Battle hopes to score more and boost draft stock
Syracuse’s junior guard and leading scorer is driving left — and finishing. Read More »
Unplugged: How Syracuse athletes handle their tech addiction
In an age of smartphone dependency, SU athletes find their own ways to be present. Read More »
Syracuse benefits from guards’ rebounding in ACC play
Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and Elijah Hughes have crashed the boards more to help SU to conference wins. Read More »
Beat writer Q&A: Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette breaks down Syracuse-Pitt
The Orange host the unranked Panthers, who just beat No. 11 Florida State, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Read More »
DiSturco: Syracuse’s win over No. 1 Duke deserves recognition, but expectations need to simmer down
Syracuse stunned the Blue Devils on its home floor, but the Orange still needs to build a stronger NCAA Tournament resume. Read More »
Adam Weitsman and his $150,000 bet to Syracuse basketball
Weitsman now plans to give $50,000 to three Boys & Girls Club facilities and $25,000 to another after SU’s upset victory over No. 1 Duke. Read More »