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On this week in 2010, Syracuse knocked off then-No. 7 Villanova

February 22, 2017 Rachel Marcus

That same day, two of the teams ahead of SU in the polls lost. The next week the Orange, at 27-2, stood atop the polls.

Recruiting season is in full swing for Syracuse football, basketball teams

July 5, 2016 Steve Auger

How things pan out over the next couple of months for the football and basketball teams will certainly be compelling to watch.

Syracuse arm-chair thoughts on the NCAA Tournament

March 31, 2015 Steve Auger

While stuck between hoping the rest of the snow vacates itself from my yard ASAP and waiting for Scott Shafer to land Syracuse’s first 2016 verbal commit (it’s recruiting season, baby!), here are some random musings on the madness that is March.

Orange Watch: Syracuse basketball seeking better grades in the spring semester

December 22, 2014 Brad Bierman

JayVaughn Pinkston had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Darrun Hilliard scored 23 points, keeping No. 7 Villanova undefeated with an 82-77 overtime win over Syracuse on Saturday.

Syracuse blows big lead and bows to Villanova

December 21, 2014 Jim Stechschulte

If you are interested in moral victories, there are a few to take away from Syracuse’s performance on Saturday at No. 7 Villanova.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 77, Villanova 82 OT

December 20, 2014 Brad Bierman

PHILADELPHIA — A quick take on Syracuse’s disappointing 82-77 overtime loss to No. 7 Villanova in front of 18,369 at

Orange Watch: From 0-2 to 2-0, what a difference a year makes for Syracuse football

September 16, 2014 Brad Bierman

With a rookie head coach on any level comes on-the-job training, even for a nuance as small as changing communication location from high atop the field as a defensive coordinator, to roaming up and down the sideline as the boss.

Why eight wins still realistic possibility for Syracuse football

September 12, 2014 Jim Stechschulte

Most importantly, though, Syracuse now understands that they have to play their best every time out. After such a graphic example of what happens when they are not at their best, there is no doubt the Orange are aware of their situation. While they did escape with a win in their opener, they know they were fortunate to do so and simply need to be better to avoid close calls like that again.

Syracuse basketball has brutal stretch in ACC schedule

September 5, 2014 Steve Auger

Syracuse hits the road to start ACC play with a trip Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech. The Hokies are one of four teams the Orange plays home-and-homes with in league play. The others being Boston College, Duke, and Pittsburgh.

Syracuse 27, Villanova 26 — What we learned

September 3, 2014 Wes Cheng

Late in the first half, linebacker Dillon Lucas came crashing in after Terrel Hunt had been tackled, delivering a late hit to the SU quarterback. In retaliation, Hunt punched Lucas while still on the ground, and was ejected from the game.