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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A man who spent 16 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping writer Alice Sebold when she was a Syracuse University student has settled a lawsuit against New York state for $5.5 million, his lawyers said Monday.

Column: Cinderella tries to claim a title at March Madness

By PAUL NEWBERRYMarch 24, 2023 GMT

Cinderella is no stranger at March Madness.

From George Mason to VCU to Loyola of Chicago, there are some scintillating Final Four runs that keep hope alive for the little guys.

Boeheim bids Syracuse farewell at Autry’s introduction

By MARK FRANKMarch 10, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry on Friday, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding.

Reactions to the end of Jim Boeheim’s career at Syracuse

March 9, 2023 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Reaction to Jim Boeheim's tenure as basketball coach at Syracuse ending after a 47-year career that included one national championship, five Final Fours and 10 Big East regular-season titles.

Jim Boeheim’s long career at Syracuse ends, Autry takes over

By TIM REYNOLDSMarch 9, 2023 GMT

Jim Boeheim enrolled at Syracuse in 1962. Played there until 1966. Started coaching there in 1969. Took over the program as head coach in 1976.

Boeheim reflects as Syracuse heads to ACC tourney

By MARK FRANKMarch 7, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jim Boeheim smiled, eagerly took the microphone from former Syracuse great Gerry McNamara, cleared his throat and told the crowd of 25,000 packing the JMA Wireless Dome that he “just wanted to steal 30 seconds.”

Edwards’ 20-20 leads Syracuse past Wake Forest 70-63

March 5, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jesse Edwards celebrated his Senior Night with a 20-20 double-double and Syracuse defeated Wake Forest 72-63 on Saturday.

Edwards had 27 points and 20 rebounds (eight on offense) for the Orange.

N.C. State women dominate inside, top Syracuse 83-58 in ACC

March 2, 2023 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Jakia Brown-Turner and Camille Hobby scored 16 points apiece and eighth-seeded North Carolina State pulled away from ninth-seeded Syracuse 83-58 in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday.

Georgia Tech hits 18 3-pointers, beats Syracuse 96-76

March 1, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Kelly and Lance Terry each made a season-best seven 3-pointers and combined for 54 points as Georgia Tech rolled in a 96-76 victory over Syracuse on Tuesday night.

Kelly was 10-of-19 shooting and finished with a career-high 30 points.

Hinson hits 6 3s, Pittsburgh rolls past Syracuse, 99-82

February 26, 2023 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Hinson knocked down six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead six Pittsburgh shooters into double-figure scoring as the Panthers put on an offensive show in their final home game, a 99-82 win over Syracuse on Saturday night.

Duke rolls to 77-55 victory over Syracuse

February 19, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Filipowski had 14 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Roach scored 17 points and Duke beat Syracuse 77-55 on Saturday.

Filipowski collected the 12th double-double of his freshman season and Duke (19-9, 10-6 ACC) made 12 of 25 from 3-point range in winning its second straight.

Mintz helps Syracuse beat No. 23 NC State 75-72

By JAMES MCCLENDONFebruary 15, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Judah Mintz scored 20 points and Syracuse knocked off No. 23 North Carolina State 75-72 on Tuesday night.

“I think I’m getting better as the season goes on,” Mintz said. “Just knowing when to force it up and when to get my teammates involved.

No. 10 Notre Dame holds off Syracuse 73-64

By STEVE KRAHFebruary 13, 2023 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kylee Watson scored 15 points as No. 10 Notre Dame held off upset-minded Syracuse for a 73-64 home victory on Sunday.

Maddy Westbeld added 14 points while Olivia Miles had 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Irish (20-4, 11-3 ACC).

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Fair, Woolley spark 2nd half, Syracuse women beat No. 14 UNC

February 10, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Dyaisha Fair scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Georgia Woolley added 20 points and Syracuse used a big third quarter to beat No. 14 North Carolina 75-67 on Thursday night.

Edwards leads Syracuse to 77-68 victory over Boston College

February 5, 2023 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jesse Edwards scored a career-high 27 points and Syracuse pulled away late to beat Boston College 77-68 on Saturday.

Edwards made 12 of 15 shots from the floor and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Orange (14-10, 7-6 Atlantic Coast Conference), who snapped a three-game skid.

NY man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Greene of Georgia

February 2, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, federal prosecutors announced.

Joseph Morelli, 51, admitted to threatening to harm Greene in several March 2022 calls to her Washington, D.C., office, the U.S.

Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over ’Cuse

January 31, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jayden Gardner scored 17 points and made a jumper near the foul line in the final minute as No. 6 Virginia withstood a second-half surge by Syracuse to win its seventh straight game, 67-62 on Monday night.

Nance scores 21 as North Carolina survives Syracuse, 72-68

January 25, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Pete Nance scored 21 points, capped by a dunk with 19 seconds left that put North Carolina in front for good as the Tar Heels pulled out a hard-fought, 72-68 battle with Syracuse on Tuesday night.

Taylor, No. 13 Duke women turn back Syracuse 62-50

January 22, 2023 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Celeste Taylor scored 15 points, turning consecutive turnovers into late baskets and No. 13 Duke turned back Syracuse 62-50 on Sunday.

The Blue Devils were up by six when Reigan Richardson stole the ball and fed Taylor for a layup as the clock dipped under two minutes.

Gerard scores 28, Syracuse defeats Georgia Tech 80-63

January 21, 2023 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Girard scored 28 points, making six 3-pointers, and Syracuse defeated Georgia Tech 80-63 on Saturday.

The Orange returned to their winning ways, picking up their 10th victory in the last 13 games and bouncing back from Monday's 82-78 loss to No.

Omier’s double-double leads No. 17 Miami over Syracuse 82-78

January 17, 2023 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Norchad Omier had 16 points and 16 rebounds and No. 17 Miami overcame a double-figure deficit to beat Syracuse 82-78.

Harlond Beverly also scored 16 points for the Hurricanes (15-3, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), Nijel Pack finished with 15 points and Jordan Miller had 13.

Miles leads No. 7 Notre Dame to 70-58 win over Syracuse

By JAMES MCCLENDONJanuary 15, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 13 of her game-high 23 points during the second half of No. 7 Notre Dame’s 70-58 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.

After a back-and-forth opening three quarters, the Fighting Irish went on an 11-2 run to start the fourth quarter.

Bell, Mintz help Syracuse rally, beat Notre Dame 78-73

January 15, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Bell scored 17 points, Judah Mintz scored seven of his 14 points in the final 3 minutes and Syracuse overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Notre Dame 78-73 Saturday night.

New York eyes nixed COVID-19 vaccine rule for health workers

January 14, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Department of Health is “exploring its options” after a state Supreme Court judge struck down a statewide mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the agency said Saturday.

Syracuse’s balanced attack subdues Va. Tech 82-72

January 12, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard III scored 24 points and Syracuse reserves combined for 26 points and the Orangemen beat Virginia Tech 82-72 on Wednesday night.

It was Girard's 10th-straight game scoring in double figures.

Franklin leads No. 11 Virginia; Bennett becomes wins leader

By HANK KURZ Jr.January 8, 2023 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Tony Bennett spoke with reverence for Terry Holland, gratitude for all the players he's coached in his career at Virginia and called passing Holland as the winningest coach in Cavaliers history “a we award, not a me award.”

Girard scores 28, Syracuse edges Louisville 70-69

January 4, 2023 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Joe Girard III scored 28 points and Syracuse survived a frantic final eight seconds to edge Louisville 70-69 on Tuesday night.

Judah Mintz and Girard hit two free throws each to give Syracuse a three-point lead with 17.2 seconds left.

Hayes helps No. 6 N.C. State rally past Syracuse 56-54

January 2, 2023 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Madison Hayes hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:11 remaining and No. 6 North Carolina State withstood a second-half rally to beat Syracuse 56-54 on Sunday night.

Georgia Woolley of Syracuse had a chance tie the game with five seconds to go, but converted just one of two free throws to cut the deficit to a point at 55-54.

No. 4 Indiana women beat Nebraska 74-62 in overtime

By The Associated PressJanuary 2, 2023 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 22 points, Sydney Parrish sank the go-ahead 3-pointer and No. 4 Indiana bounced back from its first loss with a 74-62 overtime victory over Nebraska on Sunday.