Attack Rice, defender Mullins named to All-ACC team
Syracuse junior attack Kevin Rice and defender Brandon Mullins were named to All-Atlantic Coast Conference team on Wednesday. Read more »
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Jaquith contributes at midfield after missing sophomore year with torn ACL
After being forced to sit out her entire sophomore year with a torn ACL, Gabby Jaquith hasn’t missed a beat in her junior year for Syracuse. She’s ranked seventh in points — with 13 goals and nine assists — on the third-best scoring team in the nation. Read more »
Calm demeanor earns Weston playing time in 1st season
Nick Weston, a midfielder, is the only freshman on the Syracuse team to have seen action in every game this season. He’s scored just two goals this year, but has still had an affect on the program. Read more »
Year in Sports: Canadian crossing: 4 Syracuse players continue path from Ontario to Orange soccer
Since 2005, there have been 11 Syracuse players from Ontario. And with Syracuse’s move to the Atlantic Coast Conference, Canadian players are coming in greater numbers and bringing others with them. Read more »
His calling: Jason Benetti uses disability as motivation to achieve career success in announcing
Jason Benetti has become a renowned announcer calling Syracuse Chiefs games, and has taken lessons from and overcome cerebral palsy to do so. Read more »
Syracuse scores 8 unanswered goals to start game, cruises by Notre Dame 18-10
The Orange cruised to an 18-10 win over the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish in front of 2,657 at Arlotta Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
O'Hara loses 1st game, collects win in relief in game 2 of doubleheader
After throwing seven full innings in Syracuse’s 2-0 loss to Boston College in game one, Sydney O’Hara was asked to come in grab the win in the second. Read more »
Hard-shooting Walters provides rare skill set in practice, occasionally in man-up situations
Matt Walters possesses a rare gift that the team always has in its back pocket — even with him struggling to learn plays — and helps the Orange prepare for hard shooters in practice. Read more »
4-star 2015 guard Howard to make college announcement Monday night
Four-star combo-guard Franklin Howard will make his college announcement tonight at 10 p.m. on SportsTalk Live on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. Read more »
Syracuse defense stifles nation's top offense in decisive win over North Carolina
No. 1 North Carolina came into the Carrier Dome with the nation's most explosive offense. On Saturday, though, the Orange shut UNC down en route to a 12-9 win. Syracuse may take over the No. 1 spot in the nation after the win. Read more »
Syracuse prepares to face North Carolina in battle of nation's top 2 offenses
On Saturday, the country’s two top offenses will go head-to-head at the Carrier Dome at 3 p.m. No. 3 Syracuse (12-1, 4-1 Atlantic Coast) hosts defending national champion and top-ranked North Carolina (12-1, 5-0) with the top ranking in the ACC, and potentially the nation, on the line. Read more »
Coxswain Abraham excels as female on men's rowing team
Liz Abraham is an anomaly on the SU men’s rowing team. A senior, she is the coxswain for the varsity eight boat, the first time a female has held that position since the 1980s, she said. Read more »
Young brings physical style of play to Syracuse defense
Sean Young has picked up 10 ground balls and caused seven turnovers. His physical style of play has helped the SU defense immensely this season. Read more »
Syracuse routs Virginia Tech behind balanced scoring effort
Alyssa Murray had five goals and Kaya Treanor added four, as the Orange rebounded from a lackluster performance four days ago. Read more »
Richardson changes stance in net, finds success despite decrease in minutes
Kelsey Richardson has compiled a .380 save percentage this season while helping to captain a strong defense for No. 3 Syracuse (11-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast), which will look to continue its hot start at Virginia Tech (6-5, 0-3) on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse staves off feisty Albany in near comeback upset
Syracuse found itself in a dogfight with No. 18 Albany, but managed to slip past the Great Danes, 13-11, at the Carrier Dome on Tuesday night. Read more »
Ward uses golf experience as Syracuse's composed senior leader
Billy Ward didn’t develop his composure on the lacrosse field, but grew it as one of the top golfers in the area and uses that experience as he finishes out his collegiate career. Read more »
Timely run propels No. 3 Syracuse to 19-15 win over No. 8 Duke
It was a Murray feed to Kailah Kempney with 26 minutes to play that sparked a massive run for No. 3 Syracuse, as it was finally able to dust the No. 8 Blue Devils 19-15. Read more »
All-time draw leader Kempney continues impressive run for Syracuse
Kailah Kempney has won the most draws in Syracuse history. She's starred this season, and has helped SU to a superb start. Read more »
Good timing: NFL Draft hopeful Smith lowers 40 time at Syracuse Pro Day
“My numbers at the Combine were horrible,” former SU running back Jerome Smith said. “So I knew I had to come back here and re-do things. I re-did everything. I did well.” Read more »
Syracuse's season comes to close with 64-59 loss to Kentucky in Round of 32
Syracuse lost 64-59 to Kentucky in the Round of 32, ending the Orange's season. SU played without Brittney Sykes, who suffered a right-knee injury in Syracuse's win over Chattanooga. Read more »
Webster leads offensive charge in monumental win over Northwestern
After a slow start, Katie Webster rebounded to lead No. 3 Syracuse to an 11-7 win over No. 7 Northwestern at the Carrier Dome on Sunday afternoon. She picked up a team-high four points and recorded two goals to help get SU its first win over Northwestern in its last 12 tries. Read more »
Dayton hero Sanford brings slice of Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry to 3rd-round matchup
Sanford said he transferred from Georgetown because of a glut of talent already on the Hoyas roster, and to be closer to home. It seemed the rivalry with SU was done for Sanford, until now. Read more »
Hillsman prepares to face Chattanooga in 1st round of NCAA tournament
After Syracuse found out it would be playing Chattanooga in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Hillsman, SU’s head coach, guaranteed a win and is now preparing to achieve that. Read more »
