Wes has worked for Rivals.com covering the New York Knicks, as well as for Scout.com covering Syracuse athletics. Wes has also been a contributing writer for the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), for SportsNet New York (SNY) as a news desk writer covering all of New York professional sports, and reported on the NBA and MLB for the New York Sportscene. A native of Long Island, New York, Wes graduated from Syracuse University in 2005 with a degree in journalism. Contact him at wes[at]sujuiceonline.com.
Syracuse was eliminated from the Big East Tournament, 71-68, by Cincinnati on Friday night. But shortly after, the Orange immediately set its sights on its ultimate goal—an NCAA championship.
Southerland scored 10 points and added four rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 27 minutes as Syracuse moved on to the Big East tournament semifinals with a 58-55 win over Connecticut.
The Orange and the Huskies played the longest game in Big East history three years ago, a thrilling 127-117 win for the Orange. Will Thursday’s game be as historic?
Just two days after winning its record 30th regular season game, Yahoo! Sports reported this afternoon that over the past decade, SU’s basketball program repeatedly violated its internal drug policy.
Brandon Triche had a team-high 18 points and added four rebounds and four assists as Syracuse got its 30th win of the season with a 58-49 win over Louisville.
Seniors Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph each received a rousing ovation from the 33,205 at the Carrier Dome on senior day as the Orange finished the regular season with a 58-49 win over Louisville.