Getting to know California
After beating No. 13-seed Montana in the Round of 64, Syracuse moves on to face No. 12-seed California. Though the Golden Bears have fallen from… Read more »
2013 NCAA Tournament
Last time they played: Syracuse 95, California 73
Scoop Jardine’s hot streak reached a whole new level. The sophomore point guard came into the matchup against California with a 12-point, 5-of-7 shooting performance… Read more »
Syracuse gives initial reactions to Round of 32 opponent California
SAN JOSE, Calif. — California narrowly held on against UNLV yesterday to advance to the Round of 32. The 12th-seeded Golden Bears moved on to… Read more »
TOO EASY: Syracuse dominates overmatched Montana, cruises to 81-34 win in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Kareem Jamar cursed loudly as he walked off the court. His teammate, Will Cherry, simply shook his head when he followed… Read more »
California's versatile defense, strong inside game sends Golden Bears to 64-61 win over UNLV
SAN JOSE, Calif. — California overcame woeful free throw shooting in the final moments to hold off UNLV and advance to the Round of 32… Read more »
Montana to mix zone, man-to-man against Syracuse
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A few weeks ago, Jim Boeheim opined on the increased amounts of zone defense his team had faced. Seemingly every team… Read more »
Syracuse's matchup with Montana involves family connection for Boeheim
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Before the questions about the NCAA investigation, the ones that prompted short and terse replies, Boeheim smiled atop the podium inside… Read more »
Just in time: Syracuse playing best ball of season as it heads into NCAA Tournament
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brandon Triche and James Southerland laughed, smiled and joked atop the podium. They were jovial, enjoying the moment and an accurate… Read more »
Syracuse and Montana have never played in basketball, but 98 years ago they fought to a tie in football
Syracuse and Montana have never played in basketball, but the two sides played once in football — in 1915. Syracuse, while on a three-game West… Read more »
Q&A with Montana beat writer Bob Meseroll of the Missoulian
Syracuse (26-9) will open NCAA Tournament play in the second round against Montana on Thursday at 9:57 p.m. in San Jose, Calif. The 13th-seeded Grizzlies… Read more »
Syracuse searches for 1st-ever NCAA tournament victory as it faces Creighton
Quentin Hillsman immediately pointed out the Bluejays’ deep shooting after Monday's Selection Show. Creighton averages more than nine made 3-pointers per game and ranks 12th… Read more »
Syracuse not getting distracted in wake of reports of NCAA investigation
SAN JOSE, Calif. — For the second time in two years, Syracuse entered the NCAA Tournament in the middle of a story where basketball was… Read more »
Bearing down: Despite injuries to key players, Montana carries momentum from stellar regular season into NCAA Tournament
The odds were against Montana before the season even began. Will Cherry, the Grizzlies’ celebrated point guard, broke his right foot in a pick-up game… Read more »
CBS's Seth Davis picks Montana over Syracuse in NCAA Tournament
If Seth Davis is to be believed, Syracuse will lose Friday. Within moments of the No. 4-seed Orange's matchup with the No. 13-seed Montana Grizzlies… Read more »
Syracuse's bracket features quality shooting teams, skillful guard play
Syracuse earned the No. 4 seed in the East Region for the 2013 NCAA Tournament. The Orange, fresh off of a run to the Big… Read more »
Syracuse draws No. 4 seed facing No. 13-seed Montana in East region
Jim Boeheim is confident in his Syracuse team heading into the NCAA Tournament after a strong showing at Madison Square Garden last week. The Orange… Read more »
Cohen: Ups, downs of final week still leave Syracuse unpredictable
NEW YORK — The week began with a historic loss, moved 226 miles north to a setting that inspired hope, and ended with yet another debilitating… Read more »
