Basketball Archives - Page 32 of 328

In the first half, Girard had 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including a pair of 3s, while handing out four assists against a single turnover.

Once again, Syracuse wilted in the second half, this time losing a ten-point halftime lead to longtime rival Georgetown.

In a fantastic atmosphere reminiscent of Big East days, Georgetown outlasted Syracuse in the final minute.

You don’t have to be a Hall of Fame coach to see that Syracuse basketball’s defense has been a problem this season.

Jesse Edwards finished 8-for-15 at the free throw line, while no other Syracuse player attempted a foul shot.

No. 6 Villanova proved to be too much for Syracuse in the nightcap of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

After Syracuse pulled to within 55-51 with 6:17 left, Villanova took control on a 6-0 run to win at Madison Square Garden.

Shackleford was a four-year starter from 1975-1979, who played all five positions and was there at the beginning of Jim Boeheim’s career.

Syracuse basketball ended Florida State’s 25-game home winning streak as it hung on for a hard-fought 63-60 win.

Playing its best defense of the season, Syracuse stunned Florida State with a second half comeback.