Daniels carries Syracuse into Big East tournament with standout Senior Day performance
At the onset of the day Syracuse’s goal was clear. A win would give the Orange a spot in the Big East tournament, and a… Read more »
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Next level: After breakout sophomore season, Carter-Williams bound for NBA Draft lottery
It was in his sophomore year of high school that Michael Carter-Williams started to blossom. That was when Mike Hart and Leo Papile, his two… Read more »
Sisterly bond carries Nandin, Watson through Syracuse careers
Morgan Nandin and Jasmine Watson stood side by side after a 16-15 loss to Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon. Although Syracuse’s gallant comeback effort had… Read more »
Daniels delivers all-around performance for Syracuse in Seton Hall series finale
Standing over the left side of the batter’s box in the bottom of the third inning, Shirley Daniels used the top of her bat to… Read more »
Kuwik's sterling pitching performances lead Syracuse to doubleheader sweep of Villanova
With three balls, two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning with the score tied, Corinne Ozanne stood 60 feet from… Read more »
Syracuse solving struggles at plate ahead of Big East crunch time
It was as if weeks of offensive struggle had become too much to bear. After going down 5-0 in the first inning against Georgetown on… Read more »
Dimon proves steady behind plate despite pitching struggles
Ashley Dimon has waited three years to fully claim her spot behind the plate. In her freshman season, she appeared in 22 games, starting 11.… Read more »
Syracuse drops doubleheader to DePaul as injuries take their toll, freshmen provide bright spots
The wear and tear of a long season is starting to take its toll on Syracuse. A 16-2 loss to DePaul at Skytop Softball Stadium… Read more »
Their game: Syracuse entered the 2002-03 season inexperienced, unranked but they ended it national champions
Hakim Warrick rising up to block Michael Lee’s last-ditch 3-point attempt. Jim Boeheim throwing his hands up in utter euphoria, a boyish smile on his… Read more »
Younger Daniels raising game with inspiration from older sister, former outfielder
Shirley Daniels let the first offering from Harvard’s Morgan Groom pass without a swing. She was sure it was a ball outside, but the umpire… Read more »
Contrasting styles of Kuwik, Larkin necessary to throw off potent Louisville offense
The only similarity between Stacy Kuwik and Lindsey Larkin is that they are both pitchers. Aside from that, they couldn’t be more different. Kuwik, a… Read more »
Syracuse's 3 captains carry Orange to 10th-inning win over Harvard
Veronica Grant stood 60 feet away from home plate and the winning run. With the game tied and Shirley Daniels at bat in the bottom… Read more »
Syracuse looks to Dome homecoming to change early-season fortunes
Twenty-three straight games on the road. This is how the Orange began its 2013 season, traveling to exhibitions and tournaments in Charleston, S.C., Palm Springs,… Read more »
Wambold fighting off sophomore slump after record-setting freshman year
No freshman in Syracuse history has hit more home runs than Julie Wambold did last season. On her way to winning the ‘Cuse Awards Female… Read more »
Long road trip continues for Syracuse in Orlando for Citrus Classic
When the 2013 regular season ends for Syracuse, it will have played 38 games. Only 10 of them will have been at home. The team… Read more »
Syracuse 2nd baseman Johnson offers versatility, leadership in freshman season
Curt Johnson has been coaching high school and travel softball in the Rochester, N.Y., area for more than 20 years. He enjoys the sport itself,… Read more »
Nandin goes from local standout to steady leader for Syracuse
When Leigh Ross started her career at Syracuse, the head coach looked for local talent to build her program. At the time, Morgan Nandin was… Read more »
Syracuse hopes to get back to pinnacle of Big East as it opens season in Cougar Classic
Syracuse softball won back-to-back Big East championships in 2010 and 2011, defeating Louisville each time. Looking for a three-peat in 2012, they went into the… Read more »
Syracuse seniors prepare for Big East Indoor Championships for final time
When asked about the near end of their collegiate careers, nostalgia set in for Lauren Penney and Griff Graves. As freshmen, it seemed like college… Read more »
After successful playing career at Syracuse, Caira provides guidance as pitching coach
One thousand strikeouts. It was a mark no pitcher had reached in the history of Big East softball, until Syracuse senior Jenna Caira tossed her… Read more »
Syracuse hopes to carry cross-country success onto the track
At the 2012 Big East men’s cross country championship, Martin Hehir was thinking about nothing but a team victory. Regardless, he crossed the finish line… Read more »
Freshman Harrison has lofty expectations as she adjusts to NCAA competition
For Shania Harrison, the day of a track meet is always the same. She wakes up and has eggs, a morning ritual she developed in… Read more »
Family first: Hardships brought Chennault back to Philadelphia, haven't escaped him since
When Tony Chennault was being recruited out of Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School in Philadelphia, Wake Forest and Villanova topped his list of potential schools. Chennault… Read more »
Gueye steps into void left by star graduate Eaton
In his three years as a hurdler for the Syracuse track and field team, Jarret Eaton enjoyed unprecedented success. In the spring, he became Syracuse’s… Read more »
