National championship match with Maryland represents last opportunity for revenge, history
History and redemption are on the line when Syracuse faces Maryland in Sunday's national championship. Read more »
Writer archives: Sam Blum
Syracuse defense spurs offensive outburst in semifinals win over Virginia
Syracuse's defense was particularly stingy in its 16-8 win over Virginia on Friday evening, and helped the offense score 16 goals to bury the Cavaliers. Read more »
ON THEIR BACKS: Treanor, Murray lead Syracuse past Virginia, into NCAA championship game
Behind the scoring prowess of Tewaaraton Award finalists Kayla Treanor and Alyssa Murray, Syracuse cruised past Virginia 16-8 and into Sunday night's national championship game. Read more »
Syracuse offense prepares to counter Virginia's plan to lock down top threats Treanor, Murray
Syracuse's attack outside of Tewaaraton Award finalists Kayla Treanor and Alyssa Murray carried the Orange to victory on Saturday. The SU offense is preparing for the same scenario against Virginia in the national semifinals on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse head coach Gait, Virginia's Myers discuss Cavaliers' resurgence
No. 2-seed Syracuse will most likely face a much better team than it did on Feb. 23 when it squares off with No. 6-seed Virginia in the NCAA tournament semifinals. Read more »
Daley delivers all-action performance, showcases recovery in Syracuse's 11-9 quarterfinal win against Boston College
With the Orange's top-two scorers limited Saturday, Syracuse turned to a player who had been out injured until just a few weeks ago. Read more »
Syracuse rebounds from slow start to beat Boston College, advance to NCAA tournament semifinals
After an relatively slow start, Syracuse beat the Eagles 11-9 Saturday afternoon. The Orange now advances to face Virginia in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. Read more »
Syracuse hopes to continue improved communication at draw circle against Boston College in NCAA quarterfinals
Although Boston College got the best of Syracuse at the draw circle in February, the Orange is one of the best in the ACC in draw controls and hopes to continue that trend on Saturday in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. Read more »
Syracuse defense stifles Stony Brook, helps Orange win turnover battle
A suffocating performance helped Syracuse win the ball and keep it in the Orange's first-round romp against Stony Brook in the NCAA tournament Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse dominates draw circle in victory over Stony Brook
The Orange combined to control 14-of-19 draws in second-seeded Syracuse’s 13-6 win over Stony Brook at SU Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Read more »
Murray scores 4 straight goals to start game, powers Syracuse past Stony Brook into NCAA quarterfinals
Behind Alyssa Murray's four goals to kick off the game, Syracuse defeated Stony Brook on Sunday afternoon by a score of 13-6 and advances to the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. Read more »
Massa's warrior-like faceoff style transforming Bryant lacrosse
Kevin Massa is a former JV attack who was lightly recruited in high school. Now, he's the best faceoff specialist in college lacrosse. He and his grinding style have keyed Bryant to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances and threaten to derail Syracuse's championship ambitions. Read more »
New York Giants draft defensive tackle Bromley in 3rd round
The New York Giants selected former Syracuse defensive tackle Jay Bromley with the 10th pick in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Read more »
Syracuse hopes to mitigate turnover problems against Stony Brook in 2nd round of NCAA tournament
Syracuse hopes for a reversal of fortune in its turnover category when it hosts Stony Brook in the second round of the NCAA tournament at SU Soccer Stadium on Sunday at 3 p.m. Read more »
Stony Brook holds off Towson in NCAA tournament play-in game, advances to play Syracuse in 2nd round Sunday
Stony Brook flew out to a 9-0 lead at halftime and nearly coughed up its huge lead in the second half, but held on to defeat Towson. The Seawolves will play second-seeded Syracuse on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Read more »
Murray, Treanor qualify as Tewaaraton Award finalists
Syracuse attacks Alyssa Murray and Kayla Treanor are two five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, given to the country's best player. Read more »
Bromley's stock rises as NFL Draft approaches
Jay Bromley, who finished his Syracuse football career in December, has seen his NFL Draft stock skyrocket in recent months. Read more »
Murray hopes to help capture Syracuse's 1st-ever women's NCAA championship in her senior year
Now a senior at Syracuse, Alyssa Murray is in many ways like the player she dreamed of becoming. She’s scored 51 goals this year and is fourth in Syracuse history with 193. There’s only one thing missing from her resume, and her last quest for Syracuse’s first-ever national championship in any women’s sport begins at SU Soccer Stadium on Sunday. Read more »
Treanor named Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year
Kayla Treanor was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the first SU athlete to receive an ACC Player of the Year award in any sport. Read more »
Syracuse women earn No. 2 seed in NCAA tournament, will play winner of Towson, Stony Brook in 1st round
No. 2 Syracuse has earned the No. 2 overall seed for the NCAA tournament, and will host the winner of Stony Brook and Towson at SU Soccer Stadium on Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse wins game of momentum swings 14-12 in regular season finale against No. 11 Loyola
Syracuse took the last momentum swing in its double-overtime game of runs against No. 11 Loyola. Read more »
Syracuse defense looks to solve communication breakdowns that surfaced in ACC tournament
Syracuse allowed Duke and Notre Dame to find the cage a combined 30 times in its two ACC tournament games, and now has a nonconference game against Colgate to shake off the dust before the team dives into the NCAA tournament. Read more »
Maryland runs away from Syracuse in ACC tournament final
As the clock expired Sunday, No. 1 Syracuse was only left with what could have been in a 13-7 loss to the No. 2 Terrapins in the ACC tournament final. Read more »
Murray buries 5 goals in 1st half to lead Syracuse past Notre Dame, into ACC tournament semifinals
Alyssa Murray powered top-ranked Syracuse, scoring three of SU's first four goals, as the Orange jumped out to a quick five-goal lead. SU staved off No. 13 Notre Dame’s late comeback and held on for a 16-11 win in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Read more »
