Tag: Men’s lacrosse
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 »
Gait talks Maryland’s additions, defense before matchup vs. No. 1 UMD
Gary Gait discussed Maryland’s new-look roster, lessons from last year’s Final Four loss and Payton Anderson’s health at his media availability ahead of Syracuse’s Friday matchup against No. 1 Maryland. Read More »
Syracuse’s Joey Spallina, Jimmy McCool sweep ACC Player of the Week honors
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina and goalie Jimmy McCool swept the ACC’s Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Tuesday. In the Orange’s 20-2 win over SJU, Spallina recorded nine points, while McCool posted 10 saves. Read More »
Syracuse’s offense typically stalls against Maryland. Will its fortune change?
Syracuse has lost eight-straight meetings with Maryland, but that can change in Friday’s marquee matchup at the Dome. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s consequential 2026 season
This week on The D.O. Sportscast, Zak Wolf, Mauricio Palmar and Nicholas Alumkal preview Syracuse's monumental 2026 season. Read More »
Syracuse rises to No. 2 in Inside Lacrosse’s Top 20 rankings
The Orange opened up their season with two dominant wins over then-No. 17 Boston University and unranked Saint Joseph’s. Read More »
Even without Payton ‘Bear’ Anderson, SU offense didn’t hibernate against SJU
Before Syracuse’s Saturday matchup against Saint Joseph’s, Payton Anderson was ruled out of the contest with an illness. But his absence didn’t hinder SU’s offense, which ignited for its most efficient performance under Gary Gait. Read More »
Jimmy McCool posts career-high 83.3% save percentage in blowout over SJU
Jimmy McCool recorded 10 saves, a career-high 83.3% save percentage and allowed just two goals in Syracuse’s 20-2 win over St. Joe’s Saturday. Read More »
Observations from No. 3 SU’s win over St. Joe’s: Hottle heats up, faceoffs
Freshman Bogue Hahn got his first career start in the Orange's rout of St. Joe's Saturday. Our beat writer has more observations from the win. Read More »
No. 3 Syracuse thrashes St. Joe’s 20-2 to set up marquee Maryland matchup
In its second game of the 2026 season, Syracuse dominated Saint Joseph’s 20-2. Finn Thomson scored his first four goals of the season, Joey Spallina added on nine points and Jimmy McCool made 10 saves on 12 SJU shots on goal. Read More »
Gary Gait floats later lacrosse season start, more games amid cancellations
Gary Gait advocated for delaying the start of the lacrosse season amid first-week game cancellations. Read More »
Beat writers agree No. 3 Syracuse men’s lacrosse will defeat St. Joe’s
After defeating No. 17 Boston University last weekend, Syracuse men’s lacrosse faces its second test of the season against Saint Joseph’s Saturday. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s matchup vs. Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse lacrosse opened its 2026 season with a dominant 13-6 home win over No. 17 Boston University, and looks to carry that momentum against St. Joseph’s Sunday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Hawks. Read More »
Before he leaves for Le Moyne, Donovan Chaney chases CNS championship berth
Donovan Chaney emerged as Cicero-North Syracuse lacrosse’s points leader last year. He’s fixated on securing its first sectional final berth. Read More »
John Mullen wins ACC Defensive Player of the Week award
Syracuse faceoff man John Mullen earned ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Mullen went 14-for-19 on faceoffs and scored a goal in SU’s win over No. 17 BU. Read More »
Against SJU, Syracuse will face another clearing test after struggles vs. BU
Despite beating No. 17 BU 13-6, Syracuse struggled to deal with the Terriers 10-man ride. Read More »
Payton Anderson, Wyatt Hottle total 4 goals in No. 3 SU’s win over No. 17 BU
Payton Anderson and Wyatt Hottle’s speed helped overcome No. 17 Boston University’s 10-man ride. They scored two goals each in No. 3 Syracuse’s 13-6 win Sunday. Read More »
Observations from No. 3 SU’s win vs. No. 17 BU: 10-man ride, Mullen locks in
Syracuse’s John Mullen carried over his dominance from last season, winning 73.7% of his faceoffs Sunday. Our beat writer has more observations from No. 3 SU’s 13-6 season-opening win over No. 17 Boston University. Read More »
Syracuse wants to win it all. It might have to burn a few boats to get there.
"There’s no Plan B, only ways through.” Syracuse is using a “burn the boats” mentality in its quest for a national championship. The Orange passed their first test Sunday, defeating No. 17 BU 13-6 to open the season. Read More »
Gary Gait talks No. 17 BU’s 10-man ride, defensive formula before season opener
“It’s just making sure that we know where the looks are and being organized.” Before Syracuse’s opener, Gary Gait discussed No. 17 BU’s 10-man ride proficiency and SU’s defensive formula. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Gait’s press conference. Read More »
ON THE BRINK: LACROSSE GUIDE 2026
Syracuse men lacrosse is on the cusp of a national title, and the women's team begins a new era under head coach Regy Thorpe. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 3 Syracuse handles No. 17 BU to start season
No. 3 Syracuse men’s lacrosse hasn’t lost its season opener since 2021. Our beat writers say that trend won’t change. Read More »
Beat writers predict how Syracuse men’s lacrosse will fare in 2026
Led by Tewaaraton Award favorite Joey Spallina, 2026 is likely Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s best shot at winning a national championship in over a decade. Read More »