Week in Sports: Dino Babers introduced, Syracuse falls in national semifinal and more
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Syracuse scores season-worst 54 points in loss to Arizona State
No. 19 Syracuse dropped to 6-3 on the season with a 61-54 loss to No. 24 Arizona State on Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Set pieces fuel Syracuse offense entering national semifinal
Syracuse's offense has been spearheaded by set piece conversions in the most important games in program history. Read more »
Liam Callahan links Syracuse's defense and attack in 3-1 win over Seattle
Liam Callahan assisted on both of Syracuse's first-half goals in the Orange's 3-1 win over Seattle on Sunday. Read more »
No. 25 Syracuse drops 57-55 see-saw battle to No. 4 Tennessee
No. 25 Syracuse almost picked up one of the biggest wins in program history, but missed shots down the stretch in a 57-55 loss to No. 4 Tennessee on the road. Read more »
Syracuse to rely on depth at guard to maintain fast-paced style of play
Syracuse will rely on its depth at guard this season to run a fast-paced style of play. Read more »
Syracuse rounds out 2016-17 recruiting class with signing of 4 guards
Syracuse announced its 2016-17 recruiting class with the signing of four guards slated to appear next season. Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 6 seed in NCAA tournament, will play winner of Hartwick and Dartmouth
Syracuse will play the winner of Dartmouth and Hartwick in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Read more »
On her feet: After 2 ACL recoveries in 2 years, Brittney Sykes is primed to play for SU
The emotional toll of a second ACL tear for Brittney Sykes was practically indescribable, but months later she's once again primed to suit up for the Orange. Read more »
Frank Howard leans on basketball IQ to pave way to Syracuse
Frank Howard's style of play is predicated on his knowledge of basketball, ingrained in him from a young age by his family. Read more »
Liam Callahan brings fierce personality to Syracuse
Liam Callahan has brought an outward intensity to the soccer field since he was 4 years old, and now hypes up his Syracuse teammates before each game with demonstrative speeches. Read more »
Syracuse tests depth in win over Wolfpack
Syracuse was without two of its top players on Friday night. But the Orange did the job with its reserves in the win. Read more »
No. 16 Syracuse shutout for 1st time this season in 1-0 loss to No. 4 Clemson
Syracuse lost 1-0 to No. 4 Clemson on Saturday night at SU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers scored in the 90th minute. Read more »
Heavy lifting: Ben Polk carries aspects from turbulent childhood into SU career
Ben Polk endured a turbulent childhood, living in two different countries before coming to Syracuse. He's been molded by an unstable home and ultra competitive youth soccer league to develop into a catalyst for the Orange. Read more »
Syracuse fall lacrosse: New starters, role players on focus in alumni game
Syracuse men's lacrosse featured many new starters in its alumni game. There is several new starters on the attack and midfield. Read more »
Syracuse turns to Hendrik Hilpert in mid-season goalkeeper switch
The preseason battle between freshmen goalkeepers Hendrik Hilpert and Austin Aviza was cut short after four days by an injury to Hilpert. Finally back at full health, Syracuse is turning to Hilpert as its starting goalkeeper. Read more »
Syracuse places in Top 25 rankings for 1st time this season
Syracuse men's soccer is featured in the latest Top 25 poll for the first time since the preseason. Read more »
Andreas Jenssen overcomes 'culture shock' as freshman midfielder
Andreas Jensen at time has looked the part of a freshman, occasionally looking out of place on the field. But quickly he's emerged as a reliable option for Syracuse to rejuvenate its midfield mid-game. Read more »
Ben Polk hat trick leads Syracuse to 5-0 win
Ben Pol led an Orange offensive outburst with a hat trick, the first three goals of his Syracuse career. Read more »
Syracuse to assess future of kiss cam
Syracuse is assessing the concerns outlined in a letter to Syracuse.com about the kiss cam, and did not show the video board feature during Saturday's SU-Central Michigan game. Read more »
Syracuse grooming inexperienced defenders on corner kicks
Syracuse is still working with its inexperienced defense to fine tune its setup on defending corner kicks. SU played a different type of corner defense against Louisville last Friday and was scored upon. Read more »
Syracuse partners with Uplifting Athletes to raise money for brain cancer research
The Syracuse chapter of Uplifting Athletes has partnered with SU to raise money for brain cancer research, donating money for each Orange touchdown scored against Central Michigan on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse defense successful in test against No. 23 Louisville
Syracuse's defense rose to the occasion in its 1-1 tie with Louisville. Read more »
Mariano Rivera III following in father's footsteps
After being drafted in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals, Mariano Rivera III found success in his first professional season as a relief pitcher, much like his father. Read more »
