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Syracuse Orange's basketball season might be trending toward disaster with inexplicable Hofstra loss | Sporting News This just can't happen.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Plotnikov's late 3 helps Hofstra beat Syracuse 70-69, Pride get second win against the ACC

Cruz Davis scores 22 points, and German Plotnikov hits a late 3-pointer to help Hofstra beat Syracuse 70-69 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Donnie Freeman - Not expected to play Saturday Freeman (foot) is set to sit out during Saturday's game against Hofstra, Justin Girshon of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Freeman is expected to miss his sixth consecutive matchup as he continues working his way back from a foot injury. The 6-foot-9 sophomore forward will aim to be back for Wednesday's meeting with Mercyhurst.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse Orange to host Hofstra Pride Saturday

The Hofstra Pride will take on the Syracuse Orange

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Iowa State, Iowa Played a Wild Back-And-Forth

Iowa State gets by a game Iowa, Oklahoma takes care of business while Syracuse and Missouri slip, Hannah Hidalgo is the ACC's best and more...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Iowa State, Iowa Played a Wild Back-And-Forth

J.J. Starling - Scores 11 points Thursday Starling provided 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 71-63 win over Saint Joseph's.

Impact Starling has been Syracuse's most consistent player this season, scoring in double digits in six games in a row even though he's not been very efficient. His outside shooting needs some work, as he's making just 30 percent of his treys, but that won't matter much as long as he keeps producing at this consistent rate.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Kyle III - Records double-double Kyle registered 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-9 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 71-63 victory over Saint Joseph's.

Impact Kyle had a strong showing on the defensive end, tallying a combined six steals-plus-blocks and grabbing 11 rebounds, but he also took advantage of his nine trips to the charity stripe to finish with double-digit points. This was Kyle's second double-double of the season, and while his numbers have been inconsistent, he remains a capable player on offense for the Orange.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse and Hofstra meet in cross-conference game

Syracuse takes on Hofstra in non-conference action

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Kyle III's double-double powers Syracuse past Saint Joseph's 71-63

William Kyle III had 12 points and 10 rebounds as Syracuse beat Saint Joseph’s 71-63 on Tuesday, keeping the Orange unbeaten at home

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryce Zephir - Returns to action Zephir (hamstring) produced zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes during Thursday's 71-63 win over Saint Joseph's.

Impact Zephir returned from a hamstring injury during Thursday's win over Saint Joseph's, seeing three minutes of action in the contest. It appears the 6-foot-6 senior transfer from Montana State, who is averaging 1.1 points and 0.8 rebounds on 7.1 minutes per game (eight appearances), will operate in a reserve role this season for the Orange barring injury.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donnie Freeman - Ruled out versus St. Joe's Freeman (foot) is out for Thursday's game versus St. Joseph's, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Freeman will miss his fifth straight game Thursday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. However, given he was a game-time decision, Waters notes that Freeman appears to be making progress towards a return. His next chance to play is Saturday versus Hofstra.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donnie Freeman - GTD Thursday Freeman (foot) is set to be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against St. Joe's, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Freeman will hope to make his return Thursday after missing each of the team's previous four contests due to a foot injury. The 6-foot-9 forward had been lighting it up for the Orange prior to going down, averaging 17.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game across the team's first four contests. If he is unable to suit up against St. Joe's, his next chance to return will come against Hofstra on Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The must-watch ACC player who Syracuse basketball fans will not see play in the Dome this season Duke freshman phenom Cameron Boozer will only face the Orange away from Syracuse.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, but plenty of future contenders loom.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset

Duke, North Carolina, and UConn all win close ranked games, Syracuse gets the upset, Braden Smith has the prettiest pass of the night and mo...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset

Donnie Freeman - 'Day-to-day' for Orange Freeman (foot) is "day-to-day" for Syracuse, per Aiden Stepansky of SB Nation.

Impact Freeman has missed the last four games for the Orange as he continues to rehab a foot injury. He's reportedly shed his boot, however, so his return appears imminent. He was dynamic in the first four games of the season, averaging 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Meithof - Scores 19 with seven boards Kingz finished with 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 62-60 win over Tennessee.

Impact Kingz posted his best scoring output of the season and also ended three boards shy of what would've been his first double-double. The senior guard has lacked consistency on a game-to-game basis, but he seems to be carving out a bigger role on offense for the Orange of late. He's averaging 9.4 field-goal attempts per game over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Syracuse's upset of Tennessee means so much to Orange basketball fans | Sporting News There's no other place like SU on a night like this.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

William Kyle's coach, teammates confident he'd come through at the line

Syracuse fans may have been holding their breath when 42 percent foul shooter William Kyle III stepped to the foul line with 13.8 seconds to go and the game tied at 60 against No....

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

William Kyle III makes a late go-ahead free throw and Syracuse takes down No. 13 Tennessee 62-60

Freshman Nate Kingz scored a career-high 19 points, William Kyle III made a go-ahead free throw with 13.8 seconds left, and Syracuse held off No. 13 Tennessee 62-60

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryce Zephir - DNP Tuesday Zephir (undisclosed) did not appear in Tuesday's 62-60 win over Tennessee.

Impact Zephir missed his first game of the season as Syracuse took down the Vols. It is unclear if the 6-foot-4 senior, who has seen an average of 7.7 minutes per game, was held out due to injury, or if he was just a reserve option for the contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Zephir - Not participating in warmups Zephir isn't participating in warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against Tennessee for undisclosed reasons, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact It's unclear why Zephir didn't participate in warmups, but it looks like he'll be inactive Tuesday against the Volunteers. Zephir is averaging 7.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is Donnie Freeman playing tonight? Syracuse star injury update is key vs. Tennessee | Sporting News The Orange forward is hurting.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Syracuse hosts Ament and No. 13 Tennessee

No. 13 Tennessee visits the Syracuse Orange after Nate Ament scored 20 points in the Volunteers' 81-76 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

More feasting: Marquee college hoops games continue the week after Thanksgiving holiday tournaments

Thanksgiving is a great time to be a college basketball fan with all the holiday tournaments and marquee matchups

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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Plotnikov's late 3 helps Hofstra beat Syracuse 70-69, Pride get second win against the ACC

Syracuse Orange to host Hofstra Pride Saturday

Last Night in College Basketball: Iowa State, Iowa Played a Wild Back-And-Forth

Syracuse and Hofstra meet in cross-conference game

Kyle III's double-double powers Syracuse past Saint Joseph's 71-63

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset

William Kyle's coach, teammates confident he'd come through at the line

William Kyle III makes a late go-ahead free throw and Syracuse takes down No. 13 Tennessee 62-60

Syracuse hosts Ament and No. 13 Tennessee

More feasting: Marquee college hoops games continue the week after Thanksgiving holiday tournaments