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Orangemen earn 5th-seed, date with BYU in Denver
By Adam Kilgore
Flanked by Syracuse men's basketball teammates and a slice of pizza in hand, Hakim Warrick watched the team names flash, one by one, on the big-screen television. Never mind that the Orangemen had seemingly locked up a spot in the tournament with late-season wins over Connecticut and Pittsburgh.
Edelin speaks for first time since unexpected leave
For the first time since he unexpectedly left the Syracuse men's basketball team, point guard Billy Edelin spoke publicly about his situation. The 6-foot-4 sophomore called The Daily Orange from SU's campus while the school was on Spring Break. "There's a lot of people saying a lot of things," Edelin said.
Predictions by Cieplicki turn out to be right
By Eric Fontes
Keith Cieplicki said it would be a difficult season before the Orangewomen ever stepped on the court. Four months after his preseason prediction, the first-year Syracuse women's basketball coach can say he was right. The Orangewomen (6-21, 3-13 Big East) finished twelfth out of fourteen teams in the conference and ended their season with a 64-36 loss to Boston College in the opening round of the Big East tournament on March 6.
Georgetown stifles Orangewomen offense in loss
By Anthony Mague
Hoyas, known for their ferocity, are usually the ones kept on a chain. But for the second straight year, the Georgetown women's lacrosse team put Syracuse's explosive offense on a leash and beat the Orangewomen, 10-5, in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Last season, the Hoyas held Syracuse to only three goals, SU's lowest output ever, in an 11-3 loss.
Opening-round tickets on sale today at noon
By Staff Reports
Staff reports Student tickets for the Syracuse men's basketball team's NCAA Tournament first round game against Brigham Young will go on sale Tuesday at noon at Gate E of the Carrier Dome. The price of a single-session ticket is $55. Eighty-two tickets will be on sale for SU students.
Early loss in Big East Tourney a wake-up call for SU
By Adam Kilgore
By Adam Kilgore Sports Editor NEW YORK - Two days after being named to the seven-player All-Big East Conference First Team, Hakim Warrick lay on the Madison Square Garden baseline in disbelief. For the second straight possession, Warrick had missed a shot that would have given the Syracuse men's basketball team the lead in its Big East quarterfinal game against Boston College last Thursday.
Tough opponents take toll on frequent-flying Syracuse
By Andrew Levy
Inconsistency has plagued the Syracuse softball team. Nearing the end of tournament play, the Orangewomen are still searching for an identity. After dropping their first five games of the season, the Orangewomen rebounded, winning five of their next six games.
Orangewomen return from Florida burnt
By Nick Friedell
The Syracuse tennis team didn't have a lot of bright spots during its trip to sunny Florida over Spring Break. The Orangewomen went 0-3, losing to Southern Illinois, Boston University and American. Even eternal optimist and Syracuse tennis coach Mac Gifford couldn't find much to smile about.
Syracuse coaches shuffled around
By Staff Reports
Staff Reports Still five months before the season, and the Syracuse football team continues to retool in what has become a busy off-season. Head coach Paul Pasqualoni announced last week a shift in duties for his coaching staff. Steve Dunlap will become the defensive coordinator next season, replacing Chris Rippon, who was appointed assistant head coach and special teams coach.
