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Observations from SU’s loss to Stanford: Free-position woes, draw success
Syracuse women’s lacrosse went 1-for-7 on free-position shots in its 8–6 loss to No. 3 Stanford Friday. Read More »
Looking back on Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s 2 thrilling games against Harvard
Both clashes between Syracuse and Harvard last year were decided by one goal. The Crimson won the regular-season game while the Orange downed them in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 1 Syracuse remains undefeated against No. 14 Harvard
No. 1 Syracuse will begin its six-game road stretch on Saturday against No. 14 Harvard. Despite splitting last year’s two contests, our beat writers predict the Orange move to 4-0 in Saturday’s ranked clash. Read More »
Previewing No. 13 SU’s bout with No. 3 Stanford, 2nd straight top-3 clash
No. 13 Syracuse’s first triad of opponents fill the Inside Lacrosse poll’s top three, including No. 3 Stanford, led by Tewaaraton Award contender Aliya Polisky. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Cardinal before they host the Orange. Read More »
Previewing No. 1 Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s matchup vs. No. 14 Harvard
For the first time since 2020, Syracuse is the No. 1 team in college lacrosse. Its first matchup bearing that distinction comes Saturday against No. 14 Harvard, which opened its season with wins over Providence and Colgate. Read More »
5 defining stats behind No. 1 Syracuse’s 3-0 start
Syracuse’s steady offense guided it to the top Inside Lacrosse ranking. With efficient possessions and an uptick in shots from Joey Spallina, the Orange are cruising. Read More »
No. 13 Syracuse flashed its promise in loss to top-ranked UNC
“I think that’s the sign of a team that’s got a lot of potential.” Syracuse women’s lacrosse suffered its second loss Friday against No. 1 North Carolina, but the defeat featured many encouraging signs for the team’s future. Read More »
SU’s Joey Spallina, Riley Figueiras sweep ACC Player of the Week honors
Joey Spallina and Riley Figueiras were named the ACC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week after Syracuse's 11-9 win over Maryland on Friday. Spallina scored four goals against UMD. Read More »
How Syracuse men’s lacrosse snapped its 17-year losing run against Maryland
Syracuse embarked on a five-goal run in under 10 minutes to build a lead it wouldn’t relinquish in its 11-9 win over Maryland Friday. Read More »
Syracuse rises 1 spot to No. 13 in Inside Lacrosse Week 2 Poll
Despite dropping to 0-2, the Orange went neck-and-neck with top-ranked North Carolina before a three-goal fourth-quarter burst put UNC ahead for good. Read More »
Syracuse earns No. 1 ranking in Inside Lacrosse Poll for 1st time since 2020
It’s the first time the Orange are the top-ranked team since 2020, which comes after their 11-9 win over then-No. 1 Maryland last Friday. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse lacrosse, basketball defend the Dome in 3-win weekend
Gallery: Syracuse lacrosse and basketball defended the JMA Wireless Dome with three wins in four games over the weekend. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from the matchups. Read More »
Wolf: SU’s win over UMD proved it’s No. 1. Now it must live up to that label.
Come Monday, the Orange will be ranked No. 1 for the first time since 2020. Now, it’s up to them to live up to that label. Read More »
Lacrosse’s best defender marked Joey Spallina. He exploded for 4 goals.
Joey Spallina exploded for four goals in No. 2 Syracuse’s 11-9 statement win over No. 1 Maryland Friday, silencing any negative narratives. Read More »
Observations from No. 2 SU’s win over No. 1 UMD: Spallina shines, hot Hottle
Syracuse midfielder Wyatt Hottle scored two goals for the third straight game in No. 2 Syracuse’s major win over No. 1 Maryland Friday. More observations from the Orange’s 11-9 victory over the Terrapins. Read More »
Syracuse vanquishes its Maryland demons with 11-9 win over top-ranked Terrapins
Joey Spallina erupted for four goals in No. 2 Syracuse's 11-9 victory over No. 1 Maryland Friday night. It was SU's first win over the Terrapins since 2009. Read More »
When UNC needed a savior, Chloe Humphrey delivered. What else is new?
Syracuse contained North Carolina’s offense to just five goals on 18 shots in the first half. But in the final 30 minutes, 2025 Tewaaraton Award winner Chloe Humphrey broke out for two goals and an assist, silencing SU’s comeback hopes. Read More »
Observations from No. 14 SU’s loss to No. 1 UNC: Draw deja vu, making progress
Although Molly Guzik was expected to be Syracuse’s full-time draw specialist this season, she struggled early, forcing Joely Caramelli to step in. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s narrow loss to UNC Friday. Read More »
No. 14 Syracuse’s upset bid falls short in 13-9 loss to No. 1 North Carolina
No. 14 Syracuse women’s lacrosse couldn’t pull off a stunning upset of No. 1 North Carolina Friday, falling 13-9. Read More »
Beat writers agree No. 2 Syracuse won’t overcome hump against No. 1 Maryland
Maryland is Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s kryptonite. No. 2 SU has lost eight straight games against the first-ranked Terrapins, including a Final Four loss last season. Read More »
Gary Gait developed as a Maryland women’s assistant. Now, he can’t beat UMD.
Gary Gait’s first coaching job was as an assistant with Maryland’s women’s program. By ushering in a free-flowing, player-driven offense, he helped UMD win seven-straight national championships. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse women’s lacrosse’s home matchup vs. top-ranked UNC
Syracuse women’s lacrosse hosts reigning national champion North Carolina Friday at the JMA Wireless Dome. Read More »
Previewing No. 2 Syracuse’s marquee showdown against No. 1 Maryland
Syracuse men’s lacrosse has lost its last eight matchups against Maryland dating back to 2009. The Orange will look to change those fortunes when they take on the top-ranked Terrapins in the JMA Wireless Dome Friday. Read More »
4 Syracuse men’s lacrosse players named to Tewaaraton Watch List
Four Syracuse men’s lacrosse players were named to the Preseason Tewaaraton Award Watch List Tuesday. The Orange’s Joey Spallina, John Mullen, Michael Leo and Billy Dwan III were included. Read More »