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Orange Watch: Final chapter closes on the Big East era of Syracuse basketball

March 17, 2013 Brad Bierman

Just like that, we thought watching the scene, 34 years in the Big East, 31 years of tournament games at Madison Square Garden was officially over, and we’ve been part, in some way shape or form, of everyone one of them, but it’s ended.

Louisville Cardinals knock off Syracuse Orange for Big East crown

March 17, 2013 Jim Stechschulte

A complete and total meltdown is the easiest way to describe what happened on Saturday night in the Big East Tournament championship game at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Syracuse pleased with performances in New York despite loss to Louisville

March 17, 2013 Charles Kang

Despite Syracuse playing its worst half of basketball in four days, head coach Jim Boeheim still left New York (for the final time) pleased with his team.

Syracuse struggles to handle Louisville’s pressure

March 17, 2013 Charles Kang

Less than eight minutes later, the Cardinals turned that 16 point deficit into a 56-48 lead, thanks to a 27-3 run and a mercilessly attacking full court press. Louisville would go on to a 78-61 win, their third Big East title since 2009.

VIDEO: Louisville uses second-half push to blow past Syracuse for Big East title

March 17, 2013 The Juice

Trailing by sixteen early in the second half, the Louisville Cardinals exploded late for a 78-61 win to claim the Big East title.

Syracuse 61, Louisville 78 — What we learned

March 17, 2013 Ben Glidden

The Louisville pressure has frustrated opposing offenses all season. It does something very unique by hand checking and bumping with the body consistently down the court.

Big East Championship Game Instant Juice: Syracuse 61, Louisville 78

March 16, 2013 Brad Bierman

Syracuse played Louisville in the finals of the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden. It was Syracuse’s final game as a member of the Big East.

Syracuse dominates No. 5 Johns Hopkins, 13-8

March 16, 2013 Corey Mallonee

A quick take on Syracuse’s 13-8 win over arch rival Johns Hopkins: WHAT HAPPENED: The Orange lit up Hopkins in

Orange Watch: Surprise contributor Trevor Cooney more than happy to step-up for Syracuse

March 16, 2013 Brad Bierman

Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney supplied the Orange with a surprising 10 points in the first half of their win over Georgetown. SU will play in the Big East Tournament finals against rival Louisville.

Syracuse F CJ Fair struggles, but throws down monster dunk

March 16, 2013 Charles Kang

Instead of pulling up for his patented left hand floater or attempting a layup that could get blocked, Fair rose and threw down an emphatic jam over the outstretched arms of Porter.