Month: December 2010

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Basketball

Jackson set to lead Syracuse against Irish

December 31, 2010 Charles Kang

The senior forward has averaged 13.6 points and 12.2 rebounds this season, and has led Syracuse (14-0, 1-0 Big East) to its best start since the 1988-89 season. On Saturday, he and the No. 5 Orange will host No. 15 Notre Dame (12-1, 1-0), which upset No. 9 Georgetown 69-55 on Wednesday night.

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Football

Syracuse football is back

December 30, 2010 Judy Salamone

Start spreading the news – Syracuse football is back. Yes, indeed, the neon lights are shining brightly on Broadway after the Orange, New York State’s college team, defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 36-34 in the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30.

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Basketball

Joseph improves outside shot

December 29, 2010 Charles Kang

Joseph has already built the reputation as a slasher and finisher, but this season, the junior has also developed his outside shot. After shooting 26 and 22 percent from distance in his first two seasons, Joseph is shooting 35 percent this year.

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Basketball

Providence preview

December 28, 2010 Charles Kang

Syracuse (13-0) will try to be the first 14-0 Orange team since the 1999-2000 season. It will try to do that against a Providence (11-2) team that is off to its best start since the 1988-89 season.