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Orange to face Red Storm at Madison Square Garden   
Yesterday at 11:53 PM
Head coach Jim Boeheim needs one more victory to tie Dean Smith for third place on the Division I all-time wins list.

Breaking down SU's recruiting class with Ryan Murray   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
CuseConfidential's Ryan Murray stopped by CNY Central to talk about SU's latest recruiting class.

SU signs two local soccer stars   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
It could be a true sign that the Syracuse University Men's Soccer program is on the rise.

Does the SU Football team owe an assist to hoop legends Coleman and Bing?   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
When SU fans hear the names Derrick Coleman and Dave Bing, they instantly think of basketball glory. That may never change, but the duo of Orange hoops legends certainly had an "assist" in the recruitment of one of the prized prospects in the SU Football team's latest class.

Report: Fab Melo to return to action Saturday   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Fab Melo's stint of being academically ineligble could be coming to an end.

3 Point Land Blog: Several Big East Teams on the NCAA Tournament Bubble   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Several Big East teams have a lot of work to do if they want to make the NCAA Tournament

22 new players sign on the Orange dotted line   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The SU Football team has completed their 2012 signing class, adding 22 new players into the mix.

Let the Orange Signings begin!!   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
It has already been a busy morning for SU Football, as a number of high school seniors have already signed National Letters of Intent to play football for Doug Marrone in 2012.

SU Football ready to start the signings   
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Wednesday is National Letter of Intent signing day, and SU Head Football Coach Doug Marrone and his staff hope for the best class in years.

After narrow win, Syracuse slides up AP poll   
Monday, January 30, 2012
Kentucky starts it second straight week - and fourth this season - as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press' college basketball poll.

Boeheim wants the Orange on "The Rebound"   
Sunday, January 29, 2012
The # 4 Orange may have improved to 22-1 on the season, but many questions came out of Saturday's 63-61 win over West Virginia.

Bearcats beat SU Women at the Buzzer   
Saturday, January 28, 2012
After Syracuse erased a ten-point second half deficit, Bjonee Reaves hit a jumper with 2.5 seconds left to lead Cincinnati past the Orange women's basketball team 55-54

Fab Melo not expected to play against West Virginia   
Friday, January 27, 2012
Syracuse sophomore center Fab Melo may not play against West Virginia on Saturday. It would be his third missed game because of a reported academic issue.

# 3 UConn beats SU with 2nd Half Surge   
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Syracuse trailed No. 3 Connecticut by seven at halftime before the Huskies opened the second half on a 35-12 run to down the Orange 95-54.

SU unveils new Nike 'platinum' basketball uniforms   
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
UPDATE: Syracuse University says the new platinum-colored jerseys will make a one time only appearance later this month.

SU Womens hoops team prepares for #3 UConn   
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
It's a potentially program-changing game tonight, as the SU Womens basketball team prepares to battle #3 Connecticut in the Carrier Dome.

Orange bounces back, beats Cincinnati   
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Kris Joseph scored 17 points Monday night, and No. 3 Syracuse recovered from its first loss of the season by beating Cincinnati 60-53, giving coach Jim Boeheim a notable career win.

Syracuse falls to #3 in AP poll   
Monday, January 23, 2012
After an undefeated streak ended on Saturday to Notre Dame, Syracuse falls from #1 to #3 in AP poll.

Undefeated streak snapped Syracuse falls to Notre Dame   
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The absence of Fab Melo absolutely hurt the Orange in this game as Notre Dame dominated inside en route to a 67-58 win over Syracuse.

SU Looks for Big East record at Notre Dame   
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Orange looks to extend its winning streak to 21 games to start the season, which would be a BIG EAST record.