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Sunday, March 24, 2013  The Syracuse Orange defeated 12-seed California 66-60 in front of a Golden Bear-biased crowd on Saturday night in the Round of 32, and will advance to the Sweet 16.

Friday, March 22, 2013  After their dominating victory over Montana in the Round of 64, the Orange now play another West Coast opponent in California, but this one is a different story for the Orange, as California's campus is less than an hour from San Jose.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  As I prepare for CNY Central's coverage here from the NCAA Tournament in San Jose, California I must say this is differen't from any work trip I've been on.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Mike Hopkins, a longtime Syracuse Orange assistant coach and former player, has reportedly interviewed for the head coaching job at the University of Southern California.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Head coach Doug Marrone might be lamenting the season-opening loss to Northwestern on Saturday, but remains upbeat despite the one-point setback.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Two days after his Orange played one of the more storied football programs in the country, Syracuse's Doug Marrone wasn't surprised that the first question he fielded on Monday wasn't about the loss at Southern California.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The youthful Orange (2-0) will have to guard against being awestruck when they take the field at the venerable Coliseum to face the Trojans (2-0).

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The Orange might be a bit more enthused about their first road trip of the season if they were healthier.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Syracuse University football coach Doug Marrone may have said it best. "History's not really on our side in this one" the 3rd year Orange Coach said in regards to Saturday's game with USC.

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Any of the four teams remaining in Jacksonville could serve as a model for NCAA tournament success, with each boasting talented guards, several seniors and plenty of tournament experience.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Many of Mike Montgomery's players have never been to New York City, let alone played in Madison Square Garden.