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Ambrose-Hylton's tip-in gives SMU 77-75 comeback victory over Syracuse

Keon Ambrose-Hylton tipped in the winning basket with 2.9 seconds remaining to lift SMU to a 77-75 win over Syracuse on Tuesday night

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Hammond, Young lead Virginia Tech to come-from-behind 101-95 OT win over Syracuse

Freshman Ben Hammond had a career-high 21 points off the bench, he and Jaydon Young combined for 15 points in overtime, and Virginia Tech outlasted Syracuse 101-95

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines off bench Tuesday Bell accumulated 23 points (7-15 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 80-69 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Syracuse looked overmatched in this game, but Bell was able to carry the team offensively despite coming off the bench. The junior forward has been trending in the right direction of late and has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Bell returns home, leads Syracuse into matchup with Stanford Chris Bell gets an opportunity to celebrate a San Francisco Bay Area homecoming under a new name when he leads Syracuse against host Stanfor...

JANUARY 29, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

JANUARY 29, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores 18 points off bench Bell accumulated 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and one block across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 85-61 loss to Louisville.

Impact Bell didn't do much outside of scoring, but his contributions were enough to rank him as the team's highest scorer. Bell has played in the second unit in Syracuse's last four games, and he's likely to remain in that role after scoring in double digits three times in that span.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Bell is not included in the starting rotation for Saturday's game against Florida State, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Bell will not be starting for the first time this season and will be replaced by JJ Starling. The junior forward has logged over 15 minutes in two of his last three outings.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 18 points Bell chipped in 18 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 102-85 victory over Albany.

Impact Donnie Freeman came off the bench and led Syracuse in scoring with an excellent 24-point performance, but Bell was the highest-scoring player among the starters for the Orange. This was his sixth game with double-digit points across nine appearances, and he should remain a regular presence in the starting lineup going forward.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 22 points Friday Bell closed with 22 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 11-11 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 79-74 loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Bell was impressive as a scorer despite the loss, and even though he didn't contribute much in other categories, the 22-point output was enough to keep him relevant in most fantasy slates. Bell has reached the 20-point mark in two of his five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Bell propels Syracuse past NC State Chris Bell drilled eight 3-pointers -- all in the first half -- en route to 26 points as Syracuse held off North Carolina State for an 87-83...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Chris Bell Discusses Loss to Clemson All Syracuse caught up with Syracuse forward Chris Bell after the Orange’s loss to Clemson in the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. You can wat...

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores season-high 30 points Bell amassed 30 points (11-15 FG, 8-10 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 94-92 win over Louisville.

Impact Bell was coming off two single-digit scoring performances against Boston College and Wake Forest, but he bounced back with an outstanding performance here, and his offensive contributions were key as the Orange surpassed the Cardinals in a tight contest. Bell has scored in double digits in six of his last nine appearances, averaging 12.6 points and shooting 47 percent from the field in that span.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse edges Louisville 94-92 behind Chris Bell's career-high 30 points and 8 3-pointers

Chris Bell scored a career-high 30 points and made eight 3-pointers, Quadir Copeland was credited with a basket after a goaltending call with 3.8 seconds left, and Syracuse edged L...

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Bell scores 20, Brown adds 19 and Syracuse holds off Boston College 69-59

Chris Bell scored 20 points, Maliq Brown added 19 points, and Syracuse defeated Boston College 69-59

JANUARY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Maliq Brown, Chris Bell and free throws boost Syracuse over Boston College (Donna Ditota's Quick Hits) The Orange played Boston College Wednesday night in the JMA Wireless Dome.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • SYRACUSE.COM

Mintz and Bell combine for 53 points as Syracuse eases by LSU 80-57 in the ACC/SEC Challenge

Judah Mintz scored a career-high 33 points, Chris Bell added 20 points, with six 3-pointers, and Syracuse dominated the second half in beating LSU 80-57 in the ACC/SEC Challenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

WATCH: Chris Bell Discusses Career Performance, Syracuse's Comeback Win Syracuse forward Chris Bell poured in a career high 25 points to help the Orange rally from a 24 point deficit to beat Colgate 79-75 Tuesday...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays 28 minutes in return Bell registered three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 72-63 victory over Wake Forest.

Impact Bell returned to Syracuse's starting rotation after being held out of each of the previous two contests due to an apparent coach's decision. It's unclear exactly why Bell did not see the court in these contests despite appearing to be healthy, though it appears he should be set to reprise his usual role in the Orange's starting rotation heading into Wednesday's rematch with Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament. Bell has averaged 6.5 points and 1.8 rebounds while starting all 29 of his appearances this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting unit Bell is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest.

Impact Bell will replace Justin Taylor in the starting five Saturday. Bell didn't play in Syracuse's last two outings, despite being available, but appears set to resume his typical role.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from rotation Bell appears to have fallen out of the rotation after not playing the last two games, Cuse Sports Talk reports.

Impact Bell has looked healthy during warmups for each of the last two games, but ultimately did not see the floor. For much of the season the freshman has been a pretty solid piece, but he likely did something to upset coach Jim Boehiem. It's unclear if Bell will return to the rotation this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Tuesday Bell (undisclosed) is not listed in the starting five for Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact The freshman will not be in the starting lineup Tuesday as he didn't play in his last game due to an undisclosed injury. If Bell doesn't play against Georgia Tech, his next chance to return would be Saturday against Wake Forest.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No action Saturday Bell (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 99-82 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact The first red flag popped up when Bell was not given the starting nod after starting each of the previous 28 games for the Orange this season. It was a similar situation with Maliq Brown conceding starting duties to Benny Williams, though Brown ended up getting in the game. It's unclear if this is injury-related or just a coach's decision to hold out Bell. His next chance to compete will be Tuesday against Georgia Tech.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed in starting five Bell is not listed in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Bell is not in the starting lineup as the Orange introduce a different starting five with Benny Williams and Justin Taylor getting the starting nods. This season, Bell has started in all 28 of his starts, averaging 6.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up into starting five Bell will start Saturday's game versus Notre Dame.

Impact Bell was already expected to be available despite suffering a leg injury during the Jan. 11 win over Virginia Tech, and it appears this injury will not even keep him from retaining his usual starting role Saturday. Over 17 starts this season, the 6-foot-7 freshman has averaged 6.7 points and 1.5 boards while playing 18.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Bell (leg) will be available for Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The freshman will be available after being a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Notre Dame. Bell is averaging 6.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ambrose-Hylton's tip-in gives SMU 77-75 comeback victory over Syracuse

Hammond, Young lead Virginia Tech to come-from-behind 101-95 OT win over Syracuse

Syracuse edges Louisville 94-92 behind Chris Bell's career-high 30 points and 8 3-pointers

Bell scores 20, Brown adds 19 and Syracuse holds off Boston College 69-59

Mintz and Bell combine for 53 points as Syracuse eases by LSU 80-57 in the ACC/SEC Challenge