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John Tillman’s central New York roots shaped him into premier coach at Maryland

Maryland head coach John Tillman developed as a player and coach in central New York. Now, he looks to stay undefeated with the No. 2 seed Terrapins against No. 6 seed Syracuse in the Final Four. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:46 am


Finn Thomson’s return from mid-season injury fuels SU's national title chase

Since returning from a mid-season injury, Finn Thomson has helped Syracuse’s offense average 13.75 goals in its four postseason games. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:44 am


Jimmy McCool’s Gillette Stadium homecoming is Boston die-hard’s dream

Jimmy McCool helped Syracuse clinch a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2013. The Massachusetts native and lifelong Patriots fan will get a New England homecoming at Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:39 am


Beat writers split on whether Syracuse can upset Maryland in Final Four

The last time Syracuse men’s lacrosse beat Maryland was May 16, 2009, the same year SU last won an NCAA title. Our beat writers are split on if the Orange can end their seven-game skid to the Terrapins Saturday. Read More »

May 22, 2025 at 4:41 pm


Everything to know before Syracuse’s Final Four battle with Maryland

In its first Final Four appearance since 2013, Syracuse men’s lacrosse meets Maryland in a rematch of their battle in February. Our beat writer previews the Orange and Terrapins ahead of Saturday’s game in Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 22, 2025 at 4:40 pm


5 candidates to replace Kayla Treanor as SU women’s lacrosse HC

After Syracuse women’s lacrosse head coach Kayla Treanor moved to Penn State Wednesday, the Orange must choose a replacement. Our beat writer breaks down five potential candidates, from program legends to outsiders. Read More »

May 21, 2025 at 9:19 pm


Kayla Treanor accepts head coaching position at Penn State

Syracuse women’s lacrosse head coach Kayla Treanor has accepted the head coach position at Penn State, Inside Lacrosse’s Matt Kinnear reported Wednesday. Treanor accumulated a 59-24 record in four years with SU. Read More »

May 21, 2025 at 1:51 pm


What Gary Gait, John Tillman said before SU’s Final Four battle vs. Maryland

Syracuse looks to end a seven-game losing streak to Maryland Saturday in the Final Four. Here’s what both team’s head coaches said before the matchup. Read More »

May 20, 2025 at 3:11 pm


Late heroics define Jimmy McCool’s up-and-down showing vs. Princeton

Jimmy McCool’s late-game heroics, including denying Tucker Wade with less than 30 seconds left, helped SU clinch its first Final Four appearance in over a decade. Read More »

May 18, 2025 at 8:12 am


Gallery: Scenes from SU’s quarterfinals triumph over Princeton

Syracuse men’s lacrosse claimed its first NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance in 12 years by defeating Princeton Saturday. Here are the Daily Orange’s top shots from SU’s all-time classic versus the Tigers. Read More »

May 18, 2025 at 7:29 am


In homeland of Long Island, Joey Spallina delivers his signature moment

Joey Spallina caught fire when it mattered most, pouring in a team-leading eight points Saturday against Princeton to send Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 9:04 pm


Observations from SU’s win over Princeton: Wild shootout, stellar Spallina

Joey Spallina poured on eight points against Princeton, showing his most aggressive lacrosse of the year to spur Syracuse’s victory in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Our beat writer has more observations on SU’s win over the Tigers. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 6:07 pm


SU downs Princeton 19-18, seals 1st Final Four appearance since 2013

Syracuse sealed its first Final Four appearance since 2013 by beating Princeton 19-18 in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Owen Hiltz’s goal with less than four minutes remaining sent the Orange to Championship Weekend. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 6:03 pm


Emma Ward, Emma Muchnick earn Inside Lacrosse All-American honors

Emma Muchnick led Syracuse with 34 goals, and Emma Ward totaled a team-leading 76 points, leading the two to earn Inside Lacrosse All-American Honorable Mention nods. Read More »

May 16, 2025 at 12:55 pm


Opponent Preview: Everything about SU’s 2nd-round clash vs. Princeton

Syracuse men’s lacrosse hasn’t made the Final Four since 2013, but it can change that this weekend against No. 3 seed Princeton in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Here’s everything to know about the Tigers. Read More »

May 14, 2025 at 11:26 pm


Beat writers agree SU’s season will end against Princeton in NCAA Quarterfinals

After Syracuse’s stunning comeback victory over Harvard, it will face Princeton in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Our beat writers agree that the Tigers will ultimately end Syracuse’s season on Saturday. Read More »

May 14, 2025 at 7:09 pm


Syracuse totals 8 Inside Lacrosse 2025 All-American selections

Syracuse men’s lacrosse racked up eight 2025 Inside Lacrosse All-American selections, tied for the most of any program in the nation. Midfielder Sam English earned a First-Team nod to headline the group. Read More »

May 14, 2025 at 10:12 am


Film Review: How SU completed wild 4th-quarter comeback vs. Harvard

No. 6 Syracuse completed an improbable come-from-behind victory over Harvard Sunday, scoring six unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Here are some key plays from SU’s NCAA Tournament comeback. Read More »

May 12, 2025 at 11:43 am


Luke Rhoa’s 4 goals pace Syracuse in comeback win over Harvard

Syracuse midfielder Luke Rhoa’s team-high four goals propelled the Orange to their 13-12 overtime win over Harvard in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 11:05 pm


Observations from SU’s OT win over Harvard: Mullen dominant, 4th-quarter miracle

SU's John Mullen won 11 straight faceoffs in the fourth quarter and overtime to help it take down Harvard in the NCAA Tournament First Round. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 8:08 pm


SU overcomes 6-goal deficit to stun Harvard 13-12 in NCAA Tournament opener

At halftime, Syracuse trailed 8-2 to Harvard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. But the Orange rebounded in the second half, coming back from a six-goal deficit to win 13-12 in an overtime thriller. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 8:06 pm


Ashlee Volpe silenced in 2nd half en route to SU’s defeat to Yale

After scoring four goals in the first half to take a 5-4 halftime lead, Syracuse sophomore Ashlee Volpe was shut down by Yale’s zone defense in the second half. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 7:20 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to Yale: Volpe’s 1st half, Bulldogs break zone

Despite Syracuse’s zone defense holding Yale to four first-half goals, the Bulldogs’ Jenna Collignon broke through for three second-half scores to give them a 9-8 win. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 5:01 pm


Syracuse falls 9-8 to No. 7 seed Yale in NCAA Tournament 2nd Round

Despite leading for 24 minutes, Syracuse’s season came to an end with a 9-8 loss to No. 7 seed Yale in the NCAA Tournament Second Round. The loss ended star attack Emma Ward's career. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 4:53 pm