Kicia Sears, Author at The Juice Online

3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 107-96 overtime win against Buffalo

December 21, 2020 Kicia Sears

Syracuse managed to defeat Buffalo 107-96 in an eerily quiet overtime performance on Saturday night.

Syracuse basketball’s resilience passes test against Georgia Tech

February 24, 2020 Kicia Sears

Syracuse shot 7-26 from the field and headed into halftime down 38-27.

Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj dazzles against Seattle

November 18, 2019 Kicia Sears

The sample size is small, but Dolezaj seems poised for a breakout junior year.

Marek Dolezaj plays role of ‘X-Factor’ in Syracuse basketball’s recent surge

January 10, 2019 Kicia Sears

Since Dolezaj joined the starting lineup in place of a mostly ineffective Paschal Chukwu, the Orange is a perfect 4-0.

Staying serene under pressure, Hughes helps Syracuse oust Arkansas State

December 24, 2018 Kicia Sears

Hughes also stuffed the stat sheet, adding six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal.

In Photos: Syracuse 72, Georgetown 71

December 9, 2018 Kicia Sears

Syracuse overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat its longtime rival Georgetown 72-71 on Saturday.

Braedon Bayer becomes an unlikely hero for Syracuse basketball

February 13, 2018 Kicia Sears

Bayer checked in with 9:52 left in the first half and played for four minutes.

Geno Thorpe plays Syracuse’s elder statesman in final college season

November 20, 2017 Kicia Sears

Syracuse, with what is almost an entirely new roster, needs its veterans to contribute, and graduate transfer Geno Thorpe showed that he fit the role in Syracuse’s 80-67 win over Texas State University Saturday night.

Orange vs. White Scrimmage: In Photos

October 22, 2017 Kicia Sears

Photos by Initra Marilyn

Could energy, effort really be difference in Syracuse’s last two games?

January 9, 2017 Kicia Sears

Boeheim and Gillon both mentioned that knowing you won’t get taken out of the game for a mistake makes players more confident.